Hapuna Beach
Hilo, Hawaii
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Landscaped beach park with swimming during calm seas, bodysurfing during periods of shore breaks, sunbathing and other beach-related activities, picnicking and shelter lodging opportunities. Dangerous rip currents and pounding shore breaks during periods of high surf! Waves over 3 feet high are for experts--all other should stay out of the water and away from the shoreline! Lifeguard services. Hiking opportunity along the coastal trail.
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Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area - Hawai’i | Hawai’i State Parks
Welcome to Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area, a stunning coastal gem on the Big Island of Hawaii. Here, nature takes center stage, offering visitors a pristine and idyllic setting to unwind and connect with the beauty of the Pacific.
https://www.hawaiistateparks.org/parks/hapuna-beach-state-recreation-area
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Hilo, Hawaii
- Head southwest on Mohouli St toward Kumukoa St (0.3 mi)
- Turn left at the 2nd cross street onto Komohana St (0.8 mi)
- Turn right onto Puainako St (4.6 mi)
- Continue onto Kaumana Dr (1.6 mi)
- Continue onto Saddle Rd (33.7 mi)
- Slight left onto Daniel K. Inouye Hwy (9.7 mi)
- Turn right onto HI-190 (2.9 mi)
- Turn left onto Waikoloa Rd (11.9 mi)
- Turn right onto HI-19 (5.9 mi)
- Turn left onto Hapuna Beach Rd (0.4 mi)
- Turn left onto Old Puako Rd (312 ft)
- Turn right (210 ft)
- Turn left (0.1 mi)
- Turn left (482 ft)
On Queen Ka'ahumanu Highway (Highway 19), 2.3 miles south of Kawaihae.
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