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Big Island Beaches, Kohala

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	Anaehoomalu Bay Famous for breathtaking sunsets. Good swimming. Sea turtles often swimming in the shallows, especially at the South end of bay. Please don't disturb them! ● Parking ● Restrooms ● Showers ● Picnic Tables

	Hapuna Beach Long and wide sandy beach with usually excellent swimming. Complete facilities, clear water and gorgeous scenery. Snorkeling great at the south end of the beach. Beware of rock hazards, strong current and surf. High tide may erode most of the sand beach area. Obey all posted warnings. ● Lifeguard, sometimes ● Restrooms and showers ● Picnic pavilion and tables ● Concessions ● Swimming, snorkeling, boogie boarding

	Honokaope Beach Small salt and pepper beach. Swimming and snorkeling fair when surf is calm. Visibility is often poor. ● No facilities

	Kapanaia Bay One of the best kept secrets in North Kohala. Not much sand and murky water, but very scenic and a great place for picnics. Access requires a 4WD vehicle.

	Kapa'a Beach Park Beautiful sunsets. Usually clear water. Good snorkeling and scuba diving. Beach area is rocky. ● No lifeguards ● Restrooms ● BBQ Grills ● Picnic Tables

	Kaupulehu Beach Lovely white sand beach yet to be discovered by most. Clear water, great snorkeling and fantastic view. Access via Kona Village Resort. ● Restrooms ● Parking ● Shady areas

	Keawaiki Beach Small, secluded beach. Never crowded. Salt and pepper sand.

	Keokea Beach Park Scenic cliffs, great spot for picnics. Surf is often rough with poor swimming. ● No Lifeguards ● Rocky Beach ● Restrooms, Showers ● Picnic Pavillions ● BBQ Grills

	Kiholo Bay Beautiful bay, mixture of fresh and salt water, lava island in the center. Fantastic tide pools scatter the bay when the tide is out. Great for snorkeling and swimming when surf is calm. Stay off private property surrounding the bay!

	Kikaua Beach One of the prettiest, family friendly beaches on the Big Island. Pristine white sand beach, surrounded by large groves of shade trees and lava rock. Kukio Beach, another white sand, crescent shaped beach, is 100 yards north. ● Showers, restrooms ● Water fountains ● Parking with 5 minute walk to beach

	Kukio Beach Long, crescent shaped, white sand beach surrounded by shade trees. Snorkel or swim at the opening in the rocks towards the south end of the beach. Green Sea Turtles swim here and bask on the beach. Please do not disturb them! ● Restrooms, showers ● Water fountain ● Paved path from parking area

	Lapakahi State Historical Park Scenic beach, snorkeling. Never crowded. Replicas of native Hawaiian cultural items such as huts and ruins of building foundations. Game area where visitors can try spear throwing, ‘ulu maika (disc rolling) and konane (checkers).

	Mahukona Beach Park Actually an abandoned harbor used by a sugar company. Calm, clear water, great for snorkeling and diving. Old mill equipment and a shipwreck under water. ● No lifeguards ● Restrooms, showers ● No drinking water ● Camping with permit ● BBQ Pits

	Mauna Kea Beach (Kaunaoa Beach) One of the best beaches on the island. Perfect crescent shape, extending for almost 1/4 mile. Natural rock reef provides some protection from the surf. Located in front of the Mauna Kea Resort. Swimming, boogie boarding. Snorkeling, especially around the rocks on the left side of beach. ● Restrooms, showers ● Volleyball court

	Mauumae Beach A hidden gem, pretty and secluded. Usually quiet during the week. Nice place for picnics. Walking trail to Mauna Kea Beach. Snorkeling marginal. Access through Mauna Kea Resort. Sometimes frequented by nudists. ● No facilities

	Pololu Beach Excellent view of Kohala Mountains and the coastline. Twenty minutes of walking down steep steps to the beach area. No swimming or snorkeling due to high surf and strong currents. ● No lifeguards ● No facilities ● Small amount of roadside parking ● Strenuous hike to access beach

	Puako Bay Six accesses to this beach. Not much sand but great tidepools and reef. Good snorkeling along the outer edges of reef, but use caution and check ocean conditions before entering the water. ● No lifeguards ● No facilities

	Spencer Beach Park Protected by harbor breakwater and large reef. Water usually calm for swimming, but slightly cloudy due to the harbor nearby. ● Restrooms, showers ● Picnic tables ● Picnic Pavillions

	Waialea (Beach 69) Small sandy beach, usually almost deserted. Great swimming when there is calm surf. Secluded cove to the north of the main beach. High surf occasionally strips the sand from the beach. ● Restrooms, showers

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