West Hawaii Beaches
As it rains, snows and snow from now until May of next year, imagine yourself lying under blue skies of heaven washed by solar healing on a warm golden sandy beach, playing in water with water and diving among bright tropical fish and calm but amazing sea turtles. Sounds too good to be true? In the West of Hawaii, this soothing day dream is our daily reality. Lying in the rain shadow of two intense volcanoes, reaching from sea level to almost 14,000 feet in the sky, the weather of the year around on the western shores of the Big Island is gorgeous everywhere, reliably warm, indescribably delightful. Our beaches range from wide, miles of golden sands bounded by turquoise waters on one side, and on the other hand palm trees and mangroves, tiny patches of white sand dropped in the middle of the city, where everyone gathers to cool down in the afternoon and see the incredible sunsets. West Hawaii. Let me quickly explore the simply stunning, romantic, relaxing, beautiful beaches of Western Hawaii. Our journey begins in the northern part of the coast of Kohala and goes south to the southern part of the coast of Kona.
Hapuna Beach
Always rated at top 10 American beaches, Hapuna Beach is the premiere beach destination on the island of Hawaii. Long, wide and phenomenally sandy, it has everything that Hawaii dreams of on the beach: abundant sunshine, surfing, clean, clean and calm underwater water, shade and well-kept facilities. There are lifeguards, several pavilions, a barbecue, picnic tables, toilets, showers and a small cafe. The center of the beach well adapts them to the game on the waves and the gods, the northern and southern bays are quieter, contribute to scuba diving or swimming.
Wailea Beach (Beach 69)
The perfect crescent of golden sand, resting on a rich shade at the edge of the beach, makes this an ideal, albeit little-known, family beach. At about 10 o'clock in the morning and on windy days, the water in the bay is a bit gloomy, which makes it ideal for scuba diving, but most visitors to this beach do not seem to mind. A chain of tiny islands and peaks leads north to crystal water and a long coral reef for some of the most outrageous snorkeling and coastal diving anywhere in the state. The trail over the northern cape leads to a secluded (often wholesale) bay, and then to the Hapuna beach. Despite the fact that most of the coast is completely free from currents, only experienced snorkelers who are strong swimmers will want to swim around the northern end of Vialea, past the bay and the reef, past the sea arch and up to Hapuna - long but useful to swim with some of the most incredible underwater perspectives available for scuba diving in the world. Take the Puaco Road exit from the highway and turn north towards Hapune. Near the pole 71, an obvious new asphalt road and a parking lot indicate the beginning of a short path to the beach. Relaxation rooms, picnic tables, water and shower rooms complete the job.
Anaeho-omalu bay
The most photographed sunset view on the island of Hawaii is Anahoho-omalu Bay — an icon that most visitors consider Hawaii to be like before they get ... walking palm trees, a clean beach that goes to a warm, safe, floating ocean and hordes of cheerful boys on the beach with large tropical drinks with such funny names as "Malahini Wahine Wahoo". Here, in the bay, you can rent equipment for scuba diving or surfing, register for sailing trips, walking with a snorkel, windsurfing or scuba diving, order food and drinks or just enjoy your time in Nialalu (shade of coconut palms). Named after ancient ponds behind the beach from the words anae (“bulletlet”) and ho malu (“for protection”), Anaeho & omalu Bay is known as “A” -Bay by the locals. In addition to swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, windsurfing and simple walks, the area around A-Bay is also rich in archaeological sites, including the Ala Ali site (King’s trail), fish ponds, gay men and petroglyphs. A walk along the trail south of A-Bay to Kapalaoa Beach will take not only the perspectives of incomparable beauty and wildness, but will also show numerous rarely visited petroglyphs. In the furthest southern pocket of sand on Kapalaoa beach there is good snorkeling. You can trace this tail a few miles south to Pueo Bay and Ke-ava-iki beach along lava flows and the coastline, but this is a long, hot trip without drinking water. A walk north along the path (shoes required) over sand, lava and coral, to the Hilton Waikoloa resort is an unforgettable sunset walk and a good acquaintance with the wild beauty of the Kohaly coast. There are numerous tidal waters, a couple with a resident of Gonu, Hawaii "Green Sea Turtles." Follow the Mauna-Lani road to the left turn. Clear the marked Anaeho-omalu Bay, turn and proceed to the end of the road. Services and facilities are available at A-Bay and within the resort.
Kiholo Bay Area
Scuba diving, the history of country music, ancient fish ponds and medical science ... what else can you ask for? This wonderful, beautiful and sadly popular area is accessible in two ways; firstly, by a gravel road going into the ocean from the highway, directly to the south from the overhead departure, at mile 82. This road is open only from 8 am. until 6 pm, but access to the southern part of the bay, a pebble beach, ending in a severe stream to the south. The round house on the beach was built by the country and western singer Loretta Lynn, but was convicted and captured by the state when he created the beach park. Swimming and boogie boarding here are excellent in low or medium surf conditions, but beware of current and surgical interventions; if surfing is high, don't go. The trail south below the large mansion on the cape leads about three-quarters of a mile to a tiny black sand beach with an amazing coral garden. This little beach is my favorite secret of scuba diving on the island. The 4WD road / trail continues north along a black pebble beach and cliff to Kihololo Bay itself. This part of the Kiholo district can also be accessed via the newly restored dirt road, which leaves the parking lot just south of kilometer 81. On the 4WD road on the side of the mauka there is a freshwater source and a pond in the lava tube (Keanalele Waterhole), an excellent place for rinsing after swimming or hiking on the beach. Please rinse out the excess solar window in the ocean before enjoying this refreshing pool. There are also several mansions along this part of the beach, first of all the Balinese house (oh, you will find out when you see it) and the house of Count Bakken, the inventor of the billionaire, the creator of the tempo. Believe me, there are no signs of the invasion that you see here. Full of turtles, beautiful to swim and a great place to learn how to surf, there is everything in Kiholo Bay itself. In addition, the sweat needed to achieve this has the added benefit of cutting unwanted. North of Qiholo Bay is a beautiful turquoise brackish lagoon, all that remains of a 2-mile long fisherman, certified by Kamehameha the Great around 1810, which was destroyed by a 1859 Mauna Kea lava flow.
Kua bay
The site of the newest beach park Kona is a beautiful white sandy beach. Although there is no shadow to talk about, swimming and boogie boarding in crystalline waters is primo. Strong currents and large waves require respect, here; if surfing up, do not enter. Also, sometimes in winter, surfing removes sand in the sea, leaving a rocky shelf that is less fun than frolicking than a sandy beach. Behind the beach on the north side is a small, attractive freshwater pool. Do not be tempted to rinse here - it is shrouded in dirty quicksand and very unpleasant if you jump. In the north of the beach there are sacred, Hawaiian sites and ruins; please do not disturb them. A small hike brings him to the top of Pu, for example, a 342-foot oven cone, going south of the access road. Pu & uu offers a romantic spot to watch sunsets and whales, with a majestic view of the Kohaly coast. At the time of this writing, a mountain bike along the Pu-Pu trail was approved by the State Department of Land and Natural Resources. The ride is short, but sweaty, but the explosive work is worth it. However, one must be careful to stay on the path and be careful not to tear fragile plants; the erosion that inevitably follows such abuse will quickly destroy this wonderful little pu. Because of the actions of some inattentive, ignorant, and careless mountain bikers and off-road motorcyclists, access to horse riding on this slag cone may soon be curtailed, so keep this in mind when you go on trails. Access to the Bay of Kua is via a newly laid road open to the public. The park includes parking, picnic tables, toilets and water. Wild goats are common in this area.
Macaluvena Beach
To be honest, one of the last, largest, deserted beaches in Polynesia, Macalavena is the most beautiful beach for swimming and snorkeling on the island and the most beautiful beach area for shoes. This is a stunning beach that you flew right before you landed at Kona International Airport. This beach includes a series of coves, a refreshing shade, large sand dunes and a pleasant freshwater rinse pond. This beach gets either along the (extremely) 4WD road, which raises the highway from the distance between marks 88 and 89, or hike about 15–20 minutes along the easy path from Kekah Kai Park. The trail runs through a rough pahueha, and the knee breaks, so we need shoes. This land overlooking the beach belongs to the authorities of Bishop Estate / Kamehameha Schools and is planned to be turned into development of condominiums and resorts; Vigilance and protest by locals and visitors are the only ways we can keep this last, wild beach Kona wild.
Kekhaha Kai State Park
There is a superbly wonderful set of beaches laid out on one of the Hawaiian islands in the park of the gay park Kekakhakai; the northernmost and most beautiful beach is named Mahai, while the smaller, more southern, less shallow beach is called “Elhuluh Beach”. Water is great for swimming and boogie boarding, but can be a bit muddy for a perfect snorkeling experience. There are many small springs all over the beach, which makes the seaside water a bit cold. The mansion of the original owners, the Magun, can still be seen on the northern edge of the beach. Mansion tours have become scanty to sporadic in recent years; If you are interested, contact the Kona Historical Society. Turn the dunk on the State Park sign, between marks from 90 to 91; the road is disgusting when dry and impassable when it is wet. Amenities include public toilets and picnic tables, but no drinking water.
Beach honl
This small beach on the outskirts of the old town of Kailua is a favorite place for surfers and boogie boarders, but also has very good snorkeling and is a great place to watch the sunset and picnic. Remember, when you go into the water here, in the north there is a pretty strong current, so stay on a shallow reef near the beach. Parking is on both sides of Ali Drive, but can be tense here during a good surf, and Ali crossing. The drive can be painful and dangerous at certain times of the day. Recently, a new bathroom was built with running water on the side of the mac (mountain).
Kahalu beach
Loll in the sand and the sun under swaying palms, watching humpback whales dancing in an exotic sunset Kona, diving among rainbow fish on a protected reef or surfing, where the kings of Hawaii defined sport a thousand years ago! Kahalu is the choice of destination for Kona County beach parks. Kahalu - the most popular beach with scuba diving on the island of Hawaii, I am not without reason; protected from the open ocean by sea water, the reef is also protected from fishing in the aquarium. Snorkeling in calm, shallow water; there is an abundance of fish of intense diversity ... sometimes the best show on the island. Dozens of Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles call this bay home, eat limo and snorkelers care. Numerous freshwater sources and small water bathers make coastal scuba diving unpleasantly cloudy, but at about 100 feet from the shore the water becomes crystal clear, and the display of corals and bright fish is nothing short of amazing. Outside the seacoast is an excellent surfing break, which is designed for medium or top surfers and boogie boarders. From the bay and along the coast there is a fair current north. Swimmers used in this course should relax and swim with the current, rushing to the ground. On most days, there is a van selling sandwiches, hamburgers, razor ice and cold drinks at reasonable prices, and the seller rents snorkeling equipment and boogie boards.
Two-storey beach / Honauunu bay
Some of the best protected snorkeling and coastal diving on the island are located on a two-story beach, next to the Place of Refuge National Historical Park. The wonders of turtles, corals and fish, with frequent morning visits of dolphins, this underwater experience should not be missed. There is no swimming in the park as a measure of respect for the sanctity of the place for refugees; However, the two-story beach offers a convenient place to enter Honauunu Bay. You can enter the bay, just walking along the ramp of the boat or retreating from a short cliff into the water. The two-story beach takes its name from this short jump. Near the central edge of the lava beach there are two protrusions that serve as steps down to the ocean. At low tide, it’s a simple question to lower these steps: “1-2 OCEAN!” At low tide, you just lean on the bottom edge and an inch. Out, one just goes to the steps, puts his hands, palms down, and waits for the incoming wave to float to the bottom step - the process is more intuitive and physically easier than it seems. Resist the temptation to put your fingers in the small holes and pockets in the rocks to pull yourself out - they are often filled with spiny sea urchins. Always put your hands on the rocks with your fingers, do not use your fingers. The best scuba diving along the edges of the cliff and shallows. Remember that you cannot get out of the water within the park. Remember that you should not disturb or approach dolphins or sea turtles; they are protected by federal law.
Ho. Beach County Park. Brilliant scuba diving, decent boogie boarding, passive gathering of shells and wonderful camping. This is amazing beach Noah, which is not popular among visitors. This beach, located along the ruins of the village of Ho-Oden, is a great place to spend your morning or weekend. Populated with dolphins, filled with pelagic and reef fish and turtles, with crystal clear, warm and calm waters, Ho-Auden is an unsurpassed beach for swimming lovers and divers, as well as sea kayakers. Going south over hills and through cow fields bring in one of the many small sandy pocket beaches where current ocean conditions make shell assembling possible. Going north, you will find the remains of the once thriving village of Ho-Oden, which was the main rival of Kailua for the shipping company, but now all lost all the destruction from the tsunami, earthquake and over time. In the winter months, female humpback whales and their children frequent the water from this bay. A wonderful beach camp, new showers and toilets, picnic tables and abundant fresh water make this district park a gem. Camping on permission only on the principle of "first come, first served."
Honamalino Bay
The true gem of West Hawaii, and rarely screaming, Honamalino Bay will reach a 20-minute trek from the southern end of Milile Beach Beach County. The hike begins between the bathrooms and the yellow church and is always along the right fork of the path, in and out of the surf line, to avoid private property. Snorkeling is very interesting on the north side of the cliffs when surfing is low. The water, although very clear, is sometimes rather cold due to spring discharge in the sand on the beach.
So ... now that you are armed with all this information, and you had the best mid-winter day dream on the beach that you have for many years, I just have to ask ... what are you sitting in in the cold, wet, winter misfortune? C to the west of Hawaii and soak up your fair share of rays!
