This local gathering place is great for picnics on summer days when you may see outrigger canoes clubs practicing, community events taking place, or people just enjoying the grassy lawn and black/brown sand beach created by eroded lava. Hana Bay is typically very calm as it is relatively well protected from the open sea, making it nice for swimming. Hana Pier is located on the right side of the bay along with a small boat harbor.
Great For: Swimming, outrigger canoe paddling, surfing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, kayaking, fishing, picnics, community events.
Highlights: Local families often gather in this area on weekends for picnics and celebrations. The northern end of the bay is sometimes good for surfing.
Need to Know: Despite the typically calm swimming conditions, make sure to monitor the ocean closely and do not go in the water during times of high surf, strong currents, or rough ocean.
Lifeguard: No
Facilities: Restroom, pavilion, picnic facilities, snack bar.
Access: From the center of Hana town you will see the signs pointing to Hana Bay.