Kapaa Beach Park, Big Island

If you like your beaches small and private, you’ll love this quiet rocky beach on the Big Island’s northwestern shore. However, the shoreline here is rocky and the beach is not good for swimming. Kapaa is mainly visited by picnickers and fishermen. In the summer, the nearshore fishing conditions are good, but in the winter, heavy surf and strong currents make entering the ocean dangerous.

In the old Hawaii, this remote area was well-populated and up until today, many habitation ruins surround the beach, such as yard walls, platforms and enclosures. Many of them are hidden under thick vegetation.

Camping is allowed on the beach and is popular among backpackers. The park has fairly good facilities, including restrooms, showers, picnic tables, barbecue grills and a pavilion.

Kapaa Beach Park in Bullet Points

• Remote beach on the Big Island's northwest coast
• Poor swimming conditions due to rocks and low sea cliffs
• Good fishing in the summer months
• Snorkeling and diving possible when the ocean is calm
• Good place for a picnic and for sunset watching

Kapaa Beach Park Facilities (top)

• Showers
• Restrooms
• Pavilion
• Picnic tables
• Camping area
• Parking
• No lifeguards

Kapaa Beach Park Water Activities

• Fishing
• Snorkeling and diving (when the ocean is calm)

Kapaa Beach Park Driving Directions / Location

The beach is located 1.25 miles (2 km) north of Mahukona Beach Park, off Hwy. 270.

Address: Kapaa Park Rd., North Kohala, Hawaii 96719

Kapaa Beach Park Map (top)

Kapaa Beach Park Weather (top)

Now 83°F Windchill: 83°F Partly Cloudy

Location: Hawi, HI, US Wind: 18 mph E Humidity: 47% Visibility: 0.1 mi Pressure: 30.05 in falling Sunrise: 6:33 am Sunset: 6:35 pm

Tue Hi: 80°F Low: 70°F Partly Cloudy

Wed Hi: 81°F Low: 70°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.