Historic beautiful state preserve. Great for snorkeling and swimming in the reef-protected lagoons. All pets must be leashed at all times. State law. Full review by marieaB7592VE
Dec 31, 2023
While searchimg for the Petroglyph Trail wecame upon this beach which shares the same parking area. I love this beach for the natural setting of coral rocks,lava slopes, turtles, secluded. Maybe not … Full review by nobaddays55
Nov 8, 2023
This listing looks like it documents any beach access in Puako. I’ll join in I’m not sure if you go to Puako to swim, but if you want to snorkel or sit on the beach there are lots of options. We… Full review by 222kurtc
Puako is on the Big Island of Hawaii. From Honolulu it is about an hour plane ride from Kona on the Big Island north to Honolulu. The cost for the plane ride is about $100-150.
Is this bay safe for snorkelers who are not particularly strong swimmers? for children?
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No, at no time should a person who does not know the area swim at a beach that does not have life guards. Rip tides, sharp coral, sharp lava rocks, strong currents are elements of …
No, at no time should a person who does not know the area swim at a beach that does not have life guards. Rip tides, sharp coral, sharp lava rocks, strong currents are elements of the big island's coastal waters. Even experienced Hawaii swimmers can get caught up in a rip tide that will take them out to sea and only the strongest swimmers can survive. Always walk up to the life guard station and ask the lifeguard the current conditions for that day. Tides change during the day and that means swimming conditions change as well. Hapuna Beach has numerous life guard stations there to protect you and your family, and it is one of the most loved beaches in the world. The big island is a new island with newly forming beaches. Do not swim alone and do not risk a family's day at the beach by swimming, snorkeling and paddle boarding without a life guard close by. There are there for a reason, to keep you safe. -This is from a parent and former lifeguard who has had to pull too many people from near drowning in Hawaii's waters
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