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2 reviews for Honoli'i Beach Park
You'll like this beach if you surf or bodyboard. You'll also like this beach if you don't value the use of your feet.
This is one of the rockiest beaches in existence. Sure, the surf's pretty good here. You just have to run the gauntlet on your way out to the water. If you're willing to risk it however, Honoli'i is actually a nice place. Just watch your step.
Pros: secluded spot, good surf, grassy area for laying out or chillaxin', lifeguard on duty, and (duh) you're in Hawai'i.
Cons: one way in/one way out entrance/exit, no real parking lot, hiking it to and from the beach, and (duh) lotsa rocks.
I still think Honoli'i is worth a check if you're visiting the Big Island.
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When I lived on the Big Island, I used to frequent this 'beach' to body board. OK, 'beach' is a loose term to describe this place, because there isn't really sand there - it's mostly a rocky beach.
If you plan to surf there, I'd recommend going during the Winter season, AND with a local to just OBSERVE first, because some locals can be pretty territorial.
I used to surf 'Mids', and this was a pretty safe spot to be in. The more experienced surfers surf 'Point', which tends to have bigger waves and is closer to a rocky shore/cliff. If you end up drifting with the current, you'll end up at 'Tombstones' - this spot lines up with the cemetery up above near the highway.
The current can be strong at some times, so this isn't a place for beginners to jump in. There is a lifeguard shack, so if you do get in trouble, you're covered.
No shark attacks...well, except for that one time a little shark chomped on a sea turtle, BUT no surfers were ever hurt.
Check out these pics: ://http://www.filmbigisla...
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