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.
Services at the Beach: Restrooms, picnic pavilions, picnic tables, lodging,
trash cans, drinking water, payphone, lifeguard services.
Hapuna Beach is probably the most famous beach on the Big Island, and regularly
voted one of the prettiest beaches in the world. In Big Island standards, it's
also one of the largest beaches on the island. The shore has a sandy bottom, and
the sand shelf extends a good ways out. The shallow shore is great for kids, but
keep an eye on the waves. Often, especially in winter months, the waves can be
significant. You'll often see many people here body boarding and body surfing.
The beach is manned by lifeguards, and they will post markers that indicate the
condition of the water and waves.
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Hapuna Beach is one of the
Best Beaches in
the United States. Dr. Beach(Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman) once named this beach the best in America.
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