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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/25/2022
Visiting Honokohau Beach requires a walk to reach - it is .4 miles from the nearest parking area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/25/2022
Part of the trail to Honokohau Beach is along the historical paved Ala Kahakai Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/25/2022
The last portion of the walk in brings visitors to the shore, to walk along the sand and rocks.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/25/2022
This stretch of shore was traditionally used to catch fish, as the fish would visit at high tide, leaving themselves vulnerable to trapping.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/25/2022
The area is still frequently visited by sea turtles eating the grass from the shallow pools.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/25/2022
Honokohau Beach is a narrow crescent sandy beach beside the 'Aimakapa Fishpond.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/25/2022
The beach gets far less visitors than the nearby Alula Beach.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/25/2022
Honokohau Beach.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
04/25/2022
Walking to the beach is worth it for the proximity is brings visitors to turtles eating from the pools.