Parts of the Big Island Hawaii

- KOHALA
- HAMAKUA
- KONA
- HILO
- VOLCANO
- KAU

Black sand of beach in The Big Island Hawaii

Punaluu Beach: It is not a fantastic place for swimming or snorkeling because of the cold fresh water that is piped in from underwater springs. Snorkeling here is interesting though, because more likely than not you will come face to face with a turtle. They are almost always around and aren't shy about people.

Kikaua Point Beach in The Big Island Hawaii

Kukio Bay runs in a long white ribbon of sand from its southern tip at Kikaua Point at the Kukio Point Park up to the tip of the 1801 lava flow at the Hualalai resort. At its southern border, Kukio beach is located at the end of the grounds of the Kukio oceanfront residential community. As with many resorts along the west Hawaii coast, there is a gated entrance.

Anaehoomalu Bay Beach in the Big Island Hawaii

This expansive beach of golden sand mixed with black lava grains fronts the Waikoloa Beach Marriott and is perfect for swimming, windsurfing, snorkeling, and diving. It's a well-protected bay, so even when surf is rough on the rest of the island, it's fairly calm here. Snorkel gear, kayaks, and boogie boards are available for rent at the north end. Graceful coconut palms line the beach.

Spencer Beach Park in The Big Island Hawaii

With its shade trees, picnic tables and gentle surf, this is a great place for family outings or afternoon naps. It is a quiet neighborhood beach just outside of Kawaihae.

Honaunau Place of Refuge in The Big Island Hawaii

One of the most accessible, interesting, and enchanting cultural sites in the State of Hawaii is the Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park. Translated, the "Place of Refuge at Honaunau" is the most complete restoration of an ancient Hawaiian religious sanctuary in Hawaii. On the black lava flats of the southern Kona Coast, Pu'uhonau o Honaunau is a preserved ancient Hawaiian village. This National Park is located adjacent to the excellent snorkeling spot of Honaunau Bay.

Kahaluu Beach Park in The Big Island Hawaii

Kahaluu Beach Park is a tiny sheltered cove on the west side of the Big Island right in the town of Kailua Kona. It’s one of only a handful of beaches in Hawaii with such a large tame fish population. Kahaluu Beach is not a marine preserve, yet for having no fishing limitations, it rivals and sometimes surpasses the quantity of fish you’ll see at a dedicated marine sanctuary.