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Kapaa Beach Park
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PHOTOS |
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Click on a thumbnail to
see a larger version of the photo |
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FACTS |
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Activities:
No beach, but swimmable and good
snorkeling, but both only when the
water is calm. Fishing |
Nearest Store,
Gas, Dining:
In Hawi, 5.5 miles north. |
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Bathrooms:
Yes, Restrooms |
Parking:
Yes, close by |
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Best Time To Go:
All year, this is the sunny side of
the island. |
Time Allowed:
Summer months: 1 week
Rest of year: 2 weeks |
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Other Facilities:
Covered pavilion with picnic tables,
outdoor grills |
Water Available:
No, bring your own in. |
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Nearby:
Mookini Heiau |
Type of Camping:
Tent & vehicle only |
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Costs/Permits:
* Adult (18 years old & over):
$5.00 per day plus a $1.00
transaction fee per day for a total
of $6.00 per day
* Junior (13-17 years old):
$2.00 per day plus a $.25
transaction fee per day for a total
of $2.25 per day
* Child (12 years old & under):
$1.00 per day |
Directions:
From Hilo, take Hwy. 19 north
through Waimea to Kawaihae. Turn
right on Hwy. 270 and watch for a
sign, about 15 miles from Kawaihae.
From Kona, take Hwy. 19 north. At
Kawaihae, bear left along the coast
on Hwy. 270. Proceed another 15
miles, watching for a sign. |
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More Information/Obtain Permits:
Click Here |
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OVERVIEW |
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If you like your beaches small and private,
you’ll love this quiet rocky beach on the
North Kohala Coast. Kapaa Beach is
conveniently hidden despite being in a
cultural hotspot, making it an ideal stop
for tourists on the go. The beach is perhaps
best known for its views of Maui, the Big
Island’s closest neighbor, which looks
simply spectacular in the sunset.
But there’s more to Kapaa than just lovely
sunsets. It’s also an excellent snorkeling
spot, offering sparkly clear waters and
beautiful underwater views. The cove is
naturally protected by reefs, keeping the
water calm for most of the year. There are
lots of interesting rock formations and
colorful fish, some of them among the
biggest on the island. In the summer, there
is some good fishing just a few meters
offshore.
A short walk from the shore will take you to
the Mookini Heiau, the largest temple in
Hawaii. Built over 1500 years ago, the
temple is about the size of a football field
and is dedicated to the Hawaiian war god Ku.
Also nearby is the Kamehameha Akahi Aina
Hanau, the alleged birthplace of Kamehameha
the Great. It is said that the king was born
here in 1758 as Halley’s Comet flew
overhead. |
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