Big Island Beaches

Hapuna Beach

Big Island, HI

Just off Queen Kaahumanu Highway, south of the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel, lies this crescent of gold sand -- big, wide, and 1/2 mile long. In summer, when the beach is widest, the ocean calmest, and the crowds biggest, this is the island's best beach for swimming, snorkeling, and bodysurfing. But beware of Hapuna in winter, when its thundering waves, strong rip currents, and lack of lifeguards can be dangerous. Facilities include A-frame cabins for camping, pavilions, restroo...

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Swimming: Yes

Snorkeling: Yes

Children: Yes

Lifeguards: Yes, but not in winter

Restrooms: Yes

Showers: Yes

Parking: Yes

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Love hapuna beach

Posted by sunny from LA, CA on November 4, 2009

Hapuna beach is my favorite beach on the big island. take a look at the photos and you'll see why it's so wonderful. but locals warn of many injuries at the beach because of a strong shore break so talk to lifeguards to understand if it's safe.

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One of the best in hawaii

Posted by duke from moreno valley, CA on June 6, 2007

We were in the big island last year, went to all of the swimming beachand hapuna is the best on the island, big, clean and the water was very clear.

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