Big Island Sights

Laupahoehoe Point Park

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Laupahoehoe Point Park Review

Come here to watch the surf pound the jagged black rocks at the base of the stunning point. This is not a safe place for swimming, however. Still vivid in the minds of longtime area residents is the 1946 tragedy in which 21 schoolchildren and three teachers were swept to sea by a tidal wave.

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  • Address: On northeast coastline, Hwy. 19, makai side, north of Laupahoehoe, HI | Map It
  • Phone: 808/961-8311
  • Cost: Free
  • Hours: Daily 7am--10 pm
  • Location: Hamakua Coast

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    Pretty, but unswimmable beach

    Rocky beach with dangerous waves, but pretty enough to stop by and take a picture if you're passing by.

    by Golnarsarge, 5/8/07

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