Honomalino Bay

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Honomalino Bay

Honomalino Bay is a secluded Big Island gray-sand beach reached by trail from Milolii, known for palms, calm-condition swimming, snorkeling and no facilities.

Honomalino Bay, Big Island

This secluded gray-sand beach on the Big Island's southwestern shore is a real gem. Fringed by coconut palms and kiawe trees, Honomalino Bay offers good swimming and snorkeling conditions when the ocean is calm. The beach is fronted by a shallow sandbar, which drops off sharply further out.

The small bay is accessible via a 20-minute walk along a trail that begins at neighboring Miloli'i Beach Park.

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Walter whittenstein

Fri Jul 25, 2014

This place sad to say..is not what it once was...the quietude and beauty of this place is now forever gone..and it is full of criminals and meth amphetamine addics..whateve u do..don't waste the time going here.

Dan

Wed Mar 06, 2013

My wife and I had a great time at this Beach. Camped the night. locals were cool but not threatening. One bad thing, the camp ground seemed to have a dozen or so long term permanate campers that were alternately rude and moochy. There was also a pudgy drunk guy who walked around in ratty underwear and raved how much he loved his mandalin late into the evening.

Wendy

Fri Nov 30, 2012

This beach is beautiful! Quiet, not too crowded, interesting shoreline, and the grey sand is cool. Water looked calm (we didn't go in). Camping available too. FYI: Ho'okena Beach Road is narrow and winding; remember to not take your half out of the middle because of the blind turns.

auntie Barb

Wed Mar 28, 2012

I'm a "local", and love this beach! It's small, compared to the huge man-made beaches up north by the resorts, but it's very friendly to visitors!, great for boogie boarding and body surfing, average for snorkelling, and sometimes, the swimmer dolphins come into the bay to feed and rest in the morning! Great restroom and shower facilities and a new concessionnaire rents snorkel gear and kayaks.

Location, Parking and Directions

Honomalino Bay is located off Milolii Road near Captain Cook, HI 96704, on the Big Island's southwest shore. The trail begins at Milolii Beach Park between the yellow church and the restrooms. Follow the coastal trail and stay on the path. If the trail forks, go right to avoid crossing private property.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Honomalino Bay located?

Honomalino Bay is located off Milolii Road near Captain Cook on the Big Island's southwest shore.

How do you get to Honomalino Bay?

The source page says the trail begins at Milolii Beach Park between the yellow church and the restrooms and follows the coast for about 20 minutes.

Is Honomalino Bay good for swimming?

Swimming can be good when the ocean is calm, but the shallow sandbar drops off sharply farther out and there are no lifeguards.

Can you snorkel at Honomalino Bay?

Yes. Snorkeling is one of the listed activities and is best when the water is calm and clear.

What facilities are available at Honomalino Bay?

The source page lists no facilities at Honomalino Bay.