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Holoholokai Beach
Hawaii is famous for its beaches. The sea beaches in general are seductive, but what makes the Hawaiian sea beaches even more attractive is their unique setting in the middle of Pacific. The tropical sun keeps the environment warm and the trade wind never lets the warmth in the air go beyond toleration. The reefs protect the crystal clear water that becomes the home of variety of marine life. The Big Island beaches are also no exception; they are beautiful and attractive. But their comparatively younger age accounts for certain unique features. Sands here not always white…they can be black and even green. The continuous lava flow results in formation of new beaches most of which also disappear after some time.
The Holoholokai Beach Park and surroundings
Holoholokai Beach is one of the beautiful, but often lesser known beaches of Big Island. Thw two words that are sufficient to define Holoholokai Beach are quiet and peaceful. The Holoholokai Beach Park is located behind the Orchid at Mauna Lani. The Mauna Lani Resort is on Mauna Lani Drive, 25 miles north of Kailua-Kona off Queen Kaahumanu Highway. However, it is a public beach and separated from any hotel; though you may find the mention of Holoholokai Beach Park in one or two hotels’ amenity list.
It is a secluded beach with a rugged look with black lava rocks around. The beach was born out of black-lava formations and white-coral clinkers over a vast expanse along sea shore. The beach is not all black and rocky though. The adjacent grass and trees render the place a soothing contrast.
The Holoholokai Beach is so beautiful; it is hard to believe that it is actually dangerous. But even expert swimmers sometimes get into trouble in high surf, and rock outcroppings. The waters surrounding Holoholokai Beach are full of lava rocks. The surfs are also huge. This makes swimming in this sea extremely risky except when the sea is totally calm. In the absence of life guard, it is always recommended that always watch the surf before jumping into the sea. However, clear blue water makes it a good spot for snorkeling, but again in the calm sea condition. However, during any kind of water sports, obey the warning signs posted in the surrounding areas.
Recreational facilities offered at the beach
In addition to the wild view, this beach offers a range of facilities. Pavilion and picnic tables are available. To add to the fun of your picnic, you can also take the facility of BBQ offered by the beach park. Restrooms with showers are also available for the convenience of the tourists; so no problem for planning a whole day long picnic out here.
This beautiful beach has another attraction; if the too rough sea waves refrain you from swimming or enjoying snorkeling in the beach, you can take a ride to the past. A path across the parking lot of Mauna Lani from the beach leads straight to the Puako Petroglyphs. The Puako Petroglyphs is famous for having more than 3000 collections of petroglyphs which is among one of the largest collections of ancient lava carvings in Hawaii.
The beach park is open from 6:30 am to 7pm. However you can not enter there with your pets. Camping is also prohibited. Follow the instructions properly so that you are not forced to do that by the security guards patrolling the area constantly.