Beaches in Big Island

Sights Overview

Name	Category	Location

Ahalanui Park There's nothing like swimming in this natural, geothermally heated...	Beaches	Puna

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

Honolii Beach Park One of the most consistent places on the east side to catch a...	Beaches	Hamakua Coast

Hookena Beach Park The 2½-mi road down to this quiet, out-of-the-way beach...	Beaches	Kona Coast


Kahaluu Beach Park This salt-and-pepper beach is comprised of ground lava and coral...	Beaches	Kailua-Kona

Kamakahonu Beach This is where King Kamehameha spent his final days—the...	Beaches	Kailua-Kona

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

Kekaha Kai State Park It's slow going, down a 1½-mi, narrow, bumpy, gravel road...	Beaches	Kohala Coast

Keokea Beach Park Not a beach per se, this shallow rocky inlet is a great place...	Beaches	Kohala Coast

Kiholo Bay The brilliant turquoise waters of this stunning bay are a cooling...	Beaches	Kohala Coast

Kolekole Beach Park This lush park is tucked away under a high bridge that crosses...	Beaches	Hamakua Coast

Kua Bay This lovely beach is on the northernmost portion of the stretch...	Beaches	Kohala Coast

Leleiwi Beach Park and Richardson Ocean Center You'll find plenty of sea life, from sea turtles to reef fish...	Beaches	Hilo

Mahukona Beach Park Snorkelers and divers will find excitement in the clear waters...	Beaches	Kohala Coast

Napoopoo Beach Park The shoreline is rocky with only a sliver of beach but don't...	Beaches	Kona Coast

Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area This beach hugs the coast adjacent to the runway that served...	Beaches	Kailua-Kona

Onekahakaha Beach Park Shallow, rock-wall-enclosed tide pools and an adjacent grassy...	Beaches	Hilo

Papakolea Beach Tired of the same old gold-, white-, or black-sand beach? Then...	Beaches	Kau

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

Reeds Bay Beach Park Safe swimming, proximity to downtown Hilo, and a freshwater-fed...	Beaches	Hilo

Spencer Beach Park This white-sand beach is popular with local families because...	Beaches	Kohala Coast

White Sands Beach Towering coconut trees provide some shade and lend a touch of...	Beaches	Kailua-Kona
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