Entering the Mahai'ula Section of Kekaha Kai State Park.
The road servicing Mahai'ula and Ka'elehuluhulu beaches is really rough, but it is doable in a normal two-wheel drive car if you drive slowly.
The road servicing Mahai'ula and Ka'elehuluhulu beaches is really rough, but it is doable in a normal two-wheel drive car if you drive slowly.
The parking area for Mahai'ula and Ka'elehuluhulu beaches.
These folks chose to ignore the fact that dogs are prohibited in Kekaha Kai State Park.
The path to Makalawena Beach leaves from the north end of Mahai'ula Beach.
The path to Makalawena Beach leaves from the north end of Mahai'ula Beach.
To reach Makalawena Beach you have to cross this enormous lava field.
The path to Makalawena Beach; nudity may be a factor, but plenty of visitors wear suits as well.
Looking across the lava field toward Mahai'ula Beach.
The path to Makalawena Beach.
After leaving the lava field the path turns to sand.
Signs on a tree warn visitors away, but this is public land and a state park.
Camping is prohibited in the park, but perhaps these folks were just passing through.
The path to Makalawena Beach.
Makalawena Beach.
Makalawena Beach.
The fine sand at Makalawena Beach.
Makalawena Beach.
Makalawena Beach.
Makalawena Beach.
Some swell at Makalawena Beach.
The path to Makalawena Beach.
The surf is a little more consistent at the north end of the beach.
The waves at Makalawena Beach can be great for boogie boarding.