Mau'umae Beach

Mau'umae Beach, Big Island

Located in the Big Island's South Kohala district (northwestern shore), Mau'umae Beach (view panorama) × is tucked away behind shady trees and features protected waters. It is less popular than the neighboring beaches Mauna Kea Beach and Spencer Beach Park. The swimming conditions are good when the ocean is calm. Due to its seclusion, the beach is sometimes frequented by nudists who like to sunbathe in a smaller separate cove on the right (north) end of the beach.

Key Features of Mau'umae Beach

• Secluded setting: A lesser-known beach on the South Kohala Coast (view panorama) × , often quiet and uncrowded.
• White-sand beach with shade: Backed by trees that provide natural shade - perfect for picnicking.
• Calm waters: Protected cove offers gentle waves for swimming when ocean conditions are favorable.
• Fair snorkeling: Some reef fish can be seen, though water visibility may be reduced depending on currents.
• Access via Mauna Kea Hotel gate: Public access is allowed with a beach pass obtained at the guard gate.
• Location: Kohala Coast, near Mauna Kea Resort, HI 96743

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Reviews and Comments:   Beach is known as dog friendly by locals and residents, not a doggie beach. Very little shade. No facilities. Calm water and lovely sand. Ingrid, Sun Apr 17, 2016   It is unfortunate that this has become a doggie beach. Used to be a very pretty beach but now there is almost always a few dogs swimming. People don't seem to care that signs are posted that clearly state NO DOG! Karen, Fri Apr 08, 2016

Location: Kohala Coast, HI 96743

Directions: From Queen Ka'ahumanu Highway, turn onto the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel access road near mile marker 68. Tell the guard at the entry gate that you would like to visit Mau'umae Beach. You will be given a beach pass. After leaving the entry gate, take the third right turn. Proceed until you cross 2 wooden bridges. Avoid the paved road and wooden gate (this is a private residence). Parking is available along the road at telephone pole #22 and not past telephone pole #21 (parking area is unpaved and rough in some spots). Proceed down the path to the north end of the beach. Avoid the foot bridge and property at the south end of the beach. Do not leave any valuables in the car (car break-ins have happened here).

• No facilities
• No lifeguards

• Swimming

Beach near Mauna Kea Beach Hotel

Nice beach for a picnic

Scenic and secluded

North Kohala beach

Secluded Big Island beach

White-sand beach

Sign at the entrance

Scenic trail leads to the the beach

Nearby scenery

Beach trail

Warning signs