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 (808) 323-4322
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82-6039 Puuhonua Rd, Captain Cook, HI 96704
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Small, rocky beach that can be great for snorkeling.
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• Facilities: Bathrooms
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• Facilities: BBQ Grills
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• Facilities: Picnic Tables
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• Facilities: Showers
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• Type: Shady
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• Parking: Poor / Few
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• Good For: Scuba Diving
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• Good For: Snorkeling
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Napo'opo'o Beach Park is located at the southern end of Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park. This is where Captain Cook (see The History of Captain James Cook and Captain Cook Monument) set foot on the Big Island in 1779. There is also an ancient Hawaiian temple site, Hikiau Heiau behind the beach that is accessible by a trail.
This beach is surrounded by green cliffs. With a rocky shore and only a small amount of sand, this beach is great for swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving.
The problem with Napo'opo'o Beach is that it's mostly boulders and rocks now. Back in 1992, Hurricane Iniki hit this area just enough to essentially remove the sandy beach that once stood here and replace it with rocks and boulders.
So, without a sandy beach it's not the best option for most beachgoers. So, not the best place to hang out on the beach and water entry can be difficult here.
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