What to do and see in Kohala Coast, Island of Hawaii: The Best Nature & Parks

August 16, 2021 Ying Subia

Discover the best top things to do in Kohala Coast, United States including Kauna'oa Bay, Anaehoomalu, Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area, Puako Bay, 49 Black Sand Beach, Waikoloa Petroglyph Preserve, Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative.
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1. Kauna'oa Bay

Island of Hawaii, HI
Excellent
81%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
4%
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0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 27 reviews

Kauna'oa Bay

The number one beach in the United States.

2. Anaehoomalu

69-275 Waikoloa Beach Dr, Waikoloa, Island of Hawaii, HI 96738-5711 +1 808-464-0840
Excellent
48%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 745 reviews

Anaehoomalu

Reviewed By christinern - Vancouver, Canada

Go in the morning, before the waves and wind pick up. A long beach to walk, there are loungers close to the Marriott resort. Good for boogie boarding, some snorkeling and swimming. Lots of shade if you get there early. Beautiful sunsets from behind the fish pond looking towards the ocean. Walk down the beach past Lava Lava to spot turtles on the rocks and beach. Many feral and friendly cats live here.

3. Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area

Old Puako Rd, Puako, Island of Hawaii, HI 96743 +1 808-961-9540 http://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/parks/hawaii/hapuna-beach-state-recreation-area/
Excellent
74%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2,646 reviews

Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area

One of the nicest sand beaches on the Kohala coast.

Reviewed By Goatgirl194

Not far from Kona, this beautiful white sand beach is so family friendly when you have a 4 year old in tow! It was easy to park at the beach, clean bathrooms, outdoor showers to rinse off the sand and salt, right sized waves for boogie boarding, lovely vistas everywhere you look, outdoor food shack, lots of space on the beach to spread out. This was truly a winner for our family!

4. Puako Bay

Puako, Island of Hawaii, HI http://www.puakobay.com/
Excellent
67%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 176 reviews

Puako Bay

Reviewed By 160marciek

We rented kayaks while we stayed in Puako to go out into open water snorkeling and see the whales. The first part of Puako Bay is shallow and rocky with many fish including ray. Then once you get out past the rocks and work your way into the sea, there are places to tie up your kayak and drop in to snorkel. We took a guide the first time, to find the spots and then went back often. We saw whales as well-fairly close by. Beautiful area.

5. 49 Black Sand Beach

68-1107 Honokaope Pl, Waikoloa, Island of Hawaii, HI 96743-8604
Excellent
59%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 678 reviews

49 Black Sand Beach

Reviewed By Michael_WorldWanders - Waikoloa, United States

Great black (more like salt and pepper) sand beach within an exclusive gated community of multimillion dollar mansions. A limited number of beach passes are available to the publix each day. Early weekdays are the best time to go.

6. Waikoloa Petroglyph Preserve

250 Waikoloa Beach Dr, Waikoloa, Island of Hawaii, HI 96738 +1 800-555-1212 http://www.lovebigisland.com/waikoloa-petroglyphs
Excellent
40%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
4%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 191 reviews

Waikoloa Petroglyph Preserve

Reviewed By W1605QIkennethr

It's a very peaceful educational walk. Very, very interesting reading the wonderful very old petroglyphs. This area is very easy to get to as its well signed just to the North of the Waikoloa Shell gas station. The pathway is very well maintained so it would be easy for any wheelchair bound person.

7. Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative

63-3720 Lua Hoana Place, Waikoloa, Island of Hawaii, HI 96738 +1 808-494-2208 http://waikoloadryforest.org/
Excellent
50%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 10 reviews

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