BeachHidden gem

Kehena Beach

Pahoa, Hawaii

Black sand beach below a steep stair, where dolphins sometimes swim in the bay.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
2 hours
Kehena Beach
Thomas Tunsch · CC BY-SA 3.0

A small beach with black sand and big swell reached via a steep path from the roadside. Spinner dolphins often visit. Strong currents mean you should stay cautious about swimming.

Good to know

  • Currents can be strong
  • Clothing-optional beach, and the steep path down is slippery
Getting there
Roadside parking, steep walk down
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
No dogs

The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.

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