Big Island Beaches

Kohala Coast

Good swimming year round thanks to offshore reef protection.

Kohala Coast

This small but picturesque man made beach fronts the Fairmont Orchid hotel.

Kona Coast

This beach front the four seasons resort. Limited swimming.

Kohala Coast

One of Hawaii's premier beaches with clear water and beautiful golden sand.

Kona Coast

Very good snorkeling and a nice surf break to the right of the bay.

Puna

Kehena Beach, one of the few nude beaches on the Big Island

Kona Coast

This beautiful beach is a 5 minute walk north of Kekaha Kai State Park main beach

Kona Coast

A beautiful man made beach fronting a protected bay.

Kona Coast

A long beach with many turtles, but rocks and murky water make it less suited for swimming and snorkeling.

Kohala Coast

A great place to stop for a swim or snorkel with very clear water

Kohala Coast

Good snorkeling and diving and a pretty beach

Kona Coast

One of a small handful of beaches in the state with fine white sand.

Kona Coast

One of the few beaches in Hawaii resembling a Caribbean beach with it's beautiful white sand.

Kohala Coast

One of of the island's best beaches with good swimming, snorkeling, and sometimes boogie boarding.

Kohala Coast

One of the more secluded beaches on the island with good swimming when the ocean is calm.

Kona Coast

A popular picnic site, the beach and ocean here are less interesting.

Kohala Coast

Beautiful scenary and a nice area to walk, but strong currents and a lots of rocks

Kau

Punaluu beach is Hawaii's most famous black sand beach

Kohala Coast

Popular with locals, the beach offers safe swimming but poor snorkeling due to cloudy water.

Kohala Coast

Excellent snorkeling when the ocean is calm. Crowded on weekends but suprisingly quiet during weekdays.

Kona Coast

Featuring a large tide pool perfect for children.

Kona Coast

Good boogie boarding when the ocean co-operates.