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Beaches in Big Island
| Name | Category | Location |
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Ahalanui Park
There's nothing like swimming in this natural, geothermally heated... |
Beaches | Puna |
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Anaehoomalu Bay
Also known as "A-bay," this expansive stretch of white sand fronts... |
Beaches | Kohala Coast |
Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area
One of Hawaii's finest white-sand beaches, Hapuna is a half-mi-long... |
Beaches | Kohala Coast |
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Honolii Beach Park
One of the most consistent places on the east side to catch a... |
Beaches | Hamakua Coast |
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Hookena Beach Park
The 2½-mi road down to this quiet, out-of-the-way beach... |
Beaches | Kona Coast |
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Kahaluu Beach Park
This salt-and-pepper beach is comprised of ground lava and coral... |
Beaches | Kailua-Kona |
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Kamakahonu Beach
This is where King Kamehameha spent his final days—the... |
Beaches | Kailua-Kona |
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Kapoho Tide Pools
Snorkelers will find tons of coral and the fish who feed off... |
Beaches | Puna |
Kaunaoa Beach
Hands-down one of the most beautiful beaches on the island, Kaunaoa... |
Beaches | Kohala Coast |
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Kekaha Kai State Park
It's slow going, down a 1½-mi, narrow, bumpy, gravel road... |
Beaches | Kohala Coast |
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Keokea Beach Park
Not a beach per se, this shallow rocky inlet is a great place... |
Beaches | Kohala Coast |
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Kiholo Bay
The brilliant turquoise waters of this stunning bay are a cooling... |
Beaches | Kohala Coast |
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Kolekole Beach Park
This lush park is tucked away under a high bridge that crosses... |
Beaches | Hamakua Coast |
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Kua Bay
This lovely beach is on the northernmost portion of the stretch... |
Beaches | Kohala Coast |
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Leleiwi Beach Park and Richardson Ocean Center
You'll find plenty of sea life, from sea turtles to reef fish... |
Beaches | Hilo |
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Mahukona Beach Park
Snorkelers and divers will find excitement in the clear waters... |
Beaches | Kohala Coast |
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Napoopoo Beach Park
The shoreline is rocky with only a sliver of beach but don't... |
Beaches | Kona Coast |
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Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area
This beach hugs the coast adjacent to the runway that served... |
Beaches | Kailua-Kona |
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Onekahakaha Beach Park
Shallow, rock-wall-enclosed tide pools and an adjacent grassy... |
Beaches | Hilo |
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Papakolea Beach
Tired of the same old gold-, white-, or black-sand beach? Then... |
Beaches | Kau |
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Pololu Valley Beach
On the North Kohala peninsula, this is one of the Big Island's... |
Beaches | Kohala Coast |
Punaluu
A great stop on a south southeast-bound trip to the volcano... |
Beaches | Kau |
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Reeds Bay Beach Park
Safe swimming, proximity to downtown Hilo, and a freshwater-fed... |
Beaches | Hilo |
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Spencer Beach Park
This white-sand beach is popular with local families because... |
Beaches | Kohala Coast |
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White Sands Beach
Towering coconut trees provide some shade and lend a touch of... |
Beaches | Kailua-Kona |
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