Holoholokai Beach Park Photos
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Holoholokai Beach Park, Big Island
Holoholokai Beach Park on the Big Island is not your typical picture-perfect white-sand beach. This rocky strip of coastline boasts something completely different, but just as fascinating: a walk through prehistoric Hawaii, told in the words of ancient art. The beach is connected to the Malama Petroglyph Trail, the largest collection of petroglyphs in the state. With a good eye, you can spot more than 3,000 of these age-old drawings etched onto larger-than-life boulders.
Of course, the beach itself is not to be missed. In fact, most visitors to the trail visit this beach to spend the rest of the day. There is more rock than sand, and the first few steps into the ocean can be pretty sharp. Besides the rock outcroppings, the occasionally high surf can make it dangerous even for experienced swimmers. But on calm days, the water is fun to swim in and the rocks allow you to sit in the water and catch some sun. There are no lifeguards around, so it’s up to you to stay out of the danger areas.
In the park area you’ll find picnic tables, BBQ grills, lots of trees and grassy areas for ball games. Restrooms and showers are also conveniently located in the park.
Holoholokai Beach Park Overview
- Rocky beach located near ancient Hawaiian petroglyphs (rock carvings)
- Nearshore lava rocks make swimming dangerous except when the ocean is very calm
- Good beach for picnics (has tables and BBQ grills)
Location: Holoholokai Beach Park Rd., Kamuela, Hawaii 96743 Directions: From Kona take Highway 19 north. Between Mile Markers #73 and 74, turn left into the resort area. Then turn right at the first major intersection. Bear left at the "Y" in the road. Then take the next right and follow the road to the end. A parking lot is located there.
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