This uncrowded beach is easily accessed via a 1 1/2 mile long rugged semipaved road that winds through old lava fields. This park is also known as Kekaha Kai State Park.

There are two beaches located here perfect for swimming and limited water sports. Many freshwater springs bubble up through the sand and sometimes form small pools.

Legend states that in 1801 the goddess Pele came to the village that once was built around this bay. Pele presented herself as an old, hungry woman.

The village chief refused to give her any food and sent her away. A kind villager, however, offered her something to eat. She blessed his kindness. That night she sent the fiery fury of her volcano to destroy all of the village except for the house of the generous villager! Many such tales are told throughout the islands - so always be kind to others, you never know when Pele may be walking the earth.

Tips and Information

• Good swimming
• Fair snorkeling due to cloudy water from the numerous springs
• Picnic tables
• Porta-potties
• Shade
• "Salt & Pepper" sand beach
• Rugged access road
• Occasional strong currents - monitor ocean conditions carefully
• No lifeguards

Direction

Take Highway 19 north from Kona. Turn left at the semi-paved road between Mile Marker # 91 and 90. Drive the rugged road for 1 1/2 miles to the beach.