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Waialea Beach
or "Beach 69"
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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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OVERVIEW |
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Here’s where
you can enjoy a lazy weekend away from the
tourist-packed Kohala streets. Waialea Bay
Beach is one of the few white sand beaches
on the Big Island, and arguably one of the
most peaceful. The shore is tucked into a
private neighborhood but has a public access
trail, so it’s never too crowded but still
conveniently close. If you’re looking for a
fresh change in scenery, Waialea is the
place to go.
The summer months are mostly calm and
perfect for swimming and snorkeling. The
drop is very gradual and reaches around 30
feet just out of the bay. At the shallow
end, you’ll find several coral colonies
artfully built around large underwater
rocks. Lots of colorful fish live in the
area and make an amazing show for divers.
The water is less friendly in the winter,
but some surfers do try their luck. Humpback
whales frequent the bay during this season,
so keep your eyes peeled. From December to
April, they usually swim close to shore and
can be seen even from a distance.
The beach itself is sparsely equipped, but
there’s lots of natural shade and open
space. There are no shops or restrooms
nearby, so plan ahead and pack everything in
advance if you want to spend the day. Parts
of the beach are enclosed by private
property, so stay away from the edges to
keep out of trouble. |
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ACTIVITIES &
AMENITIES |
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Swimming: |
Yes |
Bathrooms: |
Yes |
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Snorkeling: |
Yes |
Picnic
Benches: |
Yes |
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Scuba
Diving: |
No |
Showers: |
No |
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Surfing: |
Yes |
BBQ
Pits: |
No |
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Windsurfing: |
No |
Water
Fountain: |
No |
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Kiteboarding: |
No |
Lifeguard: |
No |
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Bodyboarding: |
No |
Camping: |
No |
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DIRECTIONS |
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Turn left
off of Highway 19, before mile marker 69,
onto Puako Rd. towards Hapuna Beach. Travel
a mile past Hapuna, parking is on right.
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PLEASE NOTE |
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While
Hawaii's beaches can bring much enjoyment,
it is always a good practice to use common
sense while visiting them. Please be aware
of the wave & wind conditions before going
into the water. Mornings are usually best
for swimming, snorkeling or diving. Have
respect for the strength of the waves and be
aware that high surf can come up at any
time. NEVER turn your back to the ocean.
Be careful when exploring any rocky
shorelines. Waves can crash on the rocks and
knock you over easily, and the rocks may
also be sharp when walking on them.
When snorkeling or scuba diving, please have
respect for ocean life, and remember that
the coral reef is alive too. Avoid standing
on or touching if at all possible. |
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