The beach is central to any vacation in the Hawaiian Islands, and first-time visitors may be a little perplexed when they first arrive on the Big Island. On first glance, tourists would be forgiven for thinking that there are no ‘real beaches’ on the island. The good news is, beaches are here – you just have to know how to find them.
Finding the best Big Island beach depends a great deal on what you value. Some vacationers prefer facilities over seclusion, while others are willing to hike two or three miles just to escape the crowds.
Big Island Beaches
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Napoopoo Beach
This quiet bay is still the home to several local families. The rocky shoreline...
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Puuhonua O Honaunau
Known to most as the City of Refuge, this oceanfront park is one of...
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Richardson Beach Park
Located at the very end of Kalanianaole Avenue in Keaukaha is Hilo’s closest black...
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Kahaluu Beach Park
Big Island’s western side is world famous for its pristine coastal waters. Indeed, there...
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Honoli’i Beach Park
Just north of the city limits Hilo surfers get their fix at Honoli’i, east...
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Punalu’u (Black Sand Beach)
For those that have never seen a black sand beach, Punalu’u is an eye-opening...
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Kawa’a Beach
Kawa’a Beach is a hidden beach in Ka’u that sits between Punalu’u (black sands)...
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Pohoiki (Isaac Hale Beach Park)
The Puna coastline is vast and rugged. With rocky cliffs and crashing waves, there...
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Whittington Beach Park (Honuapo)
Located just north of the small town of Naalehu in Big Island’s Kau district...
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Coconut Island Park
Just offshore from Hilo’s famed Lili’uokalani Gardens sits Mokuola, known popularly today as Coconut...
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