Big Island · Beaches

Hapuna Beach State Park, Big Island

1 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Hapuna Beach’s wide white sand and turquoise water under coconut palms, South Kohala.

Great For: Bodyboarding, bodysurfing, snorkeling, surfing, swimming, sunbathing.

Highlights: Hapuna Beach State Park is a favorite beach of many kids for its great boogie boarding and clear water as long as the surf is not too large.

Need to Know: The south end of Hapuna Beach is more protected than the northern end of the beach. A walking trail runs along the cliffs behind the beach with some nice overlook spots, and the island of Maui is visible on clear days.

Lifeguard: Sometimes

Facilities: Restrooms, showers, paved parking, picnic tables, picnic pavilion, food concession, equipment rental, state cabins available.

Access: Turn left off Queen Kaahumanu Hwy. (Hwy. 19) just before Mile Marker 69.