Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area is a state park on the Kohala coast of Hawaiʻi Island, run by the DLNR Division of State Parks. The beach is white sand, and the name Hāpuna means spring in Hawaiian. State Parks describes swimming during calm seas, bodysurfing when there is shore break, sunbathing and picnicking, and lists snorkeling and fishing too. The park has lifeguard services, restrooms, showers, a water fountain, picnic tables and a picnic pavilion. High surf brings dangerous rip currents and a pounding shorebreak. State Parks says waves that big are for experts, and everyone else should stay out of the water and back from the shoreline. The Ala Kahakai coastal trail can be reached from the park, and Waialea Bay is next door. Pets, alcohol, smoking and driving on the beach are not allowed. State Parks posts closures, including for camping and cabins and for the Waialea section, on its notices page, so check it before you go.
Swim in calm seas; stay out of the water in high surf.
