but a big WNW swell in winter can transform the southern edge of the bay into a spectacular left-hand point-break. Easy. Straight off the highway with parking at Hapuna Beach Park.

Hapuna Beach – Hapuna means "spring of life" in Hawaiian – is one of the most loved Hawai'i beaches, by both visitors and locals. Located on the South Kohala coast, it boasts soft, white sand ...

Seasoned veterans can explore the bay's rockier areas for hours and witness ... Of course, it's important to note that Hapuna Beach has a "private" area that can only be accessed by resort guests.