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Hapuna Beach State Park at a Glance

Hapuna Beach Park is one of the real gems on the Big Island. Conde Nast Traveller, a prestigious travel magazine, has repeatedly voted it the best beach in the U.S. Golden white sands and clear, deep blue waters make this beach a popular spot for weddings, photo and video shoots and beach parties.

The white-sand beach is 0.5 miles (800 m) long and about 200 feet (60 m) wide and is surrounded by a beautifully landscaped park, coconut palms and many public facilities. Beaches like Hapuna are rare on the Big Island, where most beaches are made up of lava rock, pebbles, black sand and sea cliffs, instead of soft white sand.

The ocean bottom drops off gently here. At the northern end of the beach is a shallow, sand-bottomed cove with calm water that’s ideal for small children. At the southern end of the beach, there are some sea cliffs from where some people like to jump into the ocean. The snorkeling conditions here are also best because there is a small coral reef in this area. Boards and snorkeling gear can be rented from one of the beach shops on the shore. Both ends of the beach are marked by large rocks that serve as lookout points during sunset and sunrise.

Always check the weather conditions before stepping into the water. While the area is generally safe during the calmer summer months, high surf is common during the winter months, which makes entering the ocean unsafe. Lifeguards are only on duty from time to time, so use the general rule of thumb: “If in doubt, don’t go out.”

Hapuna Beach State Park in Bullet Points

  • Scenic beach with good swimming conditions
  • Beautifully landscaped beach park with many public facilities

Hapuna Beach State Park Facilities (top)

  • Showers
  • Restrooms
  • Picnic tables
  • Pavilion
  • Equipment rental
  • Food condession
  • Paved parking
  • Lifeguard (sometimes on duty)

Hapuna Beach State Park Water Activities

  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling
  • Bodyboarding
  • Scuba diving

Hapuna Beach State Park Driving Directions / Location

From Kona, take Highway 19 north. Make a left turn at the access road just before Mile Marker #69. Drive to the end of the road, make a left turn and then take an immediate right. Follow this road to the parking area.

Address: Old Puako Road, Puako, Hawaii 96738

Hapuna Beach State Park Map (top)

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Hapuna Beach State Park Weather (top)

Now
68°F
Windchill:
68°F

Fair
Location: Waikoloa, HI, US
Wind: 0 mph N
Humidity: 68%
Visibility: 0.1 mi
Pressure: 29.98 in rising
Sunrise: 6:28 am
Sunset: 6:35 pm
Sat
Hi: 80°F
Low: 70°F
Partly Cloudy
Sun
Hi: 81°F
Low: 71°F
Partly Cloudy

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Safety Tip
Whatever beach in Hawaii you visit, please have in mind that the ocean can be very dangerous. Never turn your back against the waves and watch out for underwater currents and always check the surf conditions. Pay attention to signs posted on the beach. If you are not sure about the conditions, ask the lifeguards (if any on the beach). Please click here to read more about ocean safety in Hawaii.


 

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