Photo of Puakō Beach with gray sand & rocks surface

Photo of Puakō Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Puakō Beach with spacious shore

Photo of Puakō Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

6.2

Pleasant

Puakō Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Puakō Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Puakō Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Manuela Malasada Co is the closest place located 2400 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Puakō Beach?

There are 522 places to stay in the Puakō Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Puakō Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8253449&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Kulalani at Mauna Lani #405</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9174890&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">BLUE LAGOON Single Level 4BR KaMilo Home with Pool and Cottage</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9179026&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">SEA GLASS Stunning 3BR KaMilo Home with Heated Pool and Best View</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9174888&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">ENDLESS SUMMER Elegant KaMilo Home with Heated Pool and Guest Cottage</a></li></ul>

Puako Beach

Puako, United States

#265 out of 282 in Hawaii

6.2

Pleasant

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Good for Sup surfing Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

Puako • 0.4 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Manuela Malasada Co

9 - Excellent 2.3km

Brunch Restaurant juice 101

2.6km

Restaurant ORCHID COURT

8.4 - Very good 2.8km

Restaurant Brown's Deli

7.2 - Good 2.9km

Restaurant BINCHOTAN BAR & GRILL

8 - Very good 2.9km

Restaurant HALE KAI RESTAURANT

8.2 - Very good 2.9km

Bar Luana Lounge

9 - Excellent 2.9km

Restaurant Browns

2 - Very poor 2.9km

Bar Kahakai Bar

2.9km

Hiking Area Puako Beach Public Access

600m

Park Puakō Bay

1.2km

Park Beach 67

2km

Hiking Area Malama trailhead

2.5km

Park Holoholokai Beach Park

2.5km

Park Puakō Petroglyph Park

2.6km

Park Turtle Pointe

2.8km

Park Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area

2.9km

Park Camp Drewes Memorial Marker

2.9km

Grocery Store Foodland Farms Mauna Lani

3.7km

Ice Cream Shop Shaka Shaved Ice and Coffee

8.6 - Excellent 7.6km

Convenience Store Minit Stop Kawaihae - Fried Chicken, Convenience Store and Gas Station

6 - Pleasant 7.6km

Ice Cream Shop Anuenue Ice Cream & Shave Ice

9.2 - Excellent 7.7km

Tourist Attraction Mauna Kea Beach

4.1km

Tourist Attraction Eva Parker Woods Cottage

8.6 - Excellent 4.2km

Tourist Attraction Waikōloa Kings' Nine

8.4 - Very good 6.3km

Tourist Attraction Buddha Point

9.2 - Excellent 6.8km

Tourist Attraction Dolphin Quest

7km

Tourist Attraction Legends of Hawaii Luau

7.2km

Tourist Attraction Kohala Coast Fine Art

10 - Exceptional 7.4km

Tourist Attraction Genesis Galleries

8.6 - Excellent 7.5km

Tourist Attraction Harbor Gallery

8.8 - Excellent 7.7km

Historical Landmark Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site

6.4km

Historical Landmark Waikōloa Petroglyph Reserve

7.2km

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About

Puakō Beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 265th place out of 282 beaches in the Hawaii region 256.5 km away from its center, the city of Honolulu. It is one of the beaches of Puako settlement, just 0.4 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and gray sand & rocks cover, so it is highly recommended to wear special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Puakō Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

8 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Hapuna Beach, which has a rating of 8.9.

Puakō Beach is located in Hawaii within Puako, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the coast of the Hawaii, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+26 ^o C +25 ^o C

Air temperature

4.2 M/S

Wind

+26 ^o C

Water temperature

0.8 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Puako • 0.4 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Manuela Malasada Co

9 - Excellent 2.3km

Brunch Restaurant juice 101

2.6km

Restaurant ORCHID COURT

8.4 - Very good 2.8km

Restaurant Brown's Deli

7.2 - Good 2.9km

Restaurant BINCHOTAN BAR & GRILL

8 - Very good 2.9km

Restaurant HALE KAI RESTAURANT

8.2 - Very good 2.9km

Bar Luana Lounge

9 - Excellent 2.9km

Restaurant Browns

2 - Very poor 2.9km

Bar Kahakai Bar

2.9km

Hiking Area Puako Beach Public Access

600m

Park Puakō Bay

1.2km

Park Beach 67

2km

Hiking Area Malama trailhead

2.5km

Park Holoholokai Beach Park

2.5km

Park Puakō Petroglyph Park

2.6km

Park Turtle Pointe

2.8km

Park Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area

2.9km

Park Camp Drewes Memorial Marker

2.9km

Grocery Store Foodland Farms Mauna Lani

3.7km

Ice Cream Shop Shaka Shaved Ice and Coffee

8.6 - Excellent 7.6km

Convenience Store Minit Stop Kawaihae - Fried Chicken, Convenience Store and Gas Station

6 - Pleasant 7.6km

Ice Cream Shop Anuenue Ice Cream & Shave Ice

9.2 - Excellent 7.7km

Tourist Attraction Mauna Kea Beach

4.1km

Tourist Attraction Eva Parker Woods Cottage

8.6 - Excellent 4.2km

Tourist Attraction Waikōloa Kings' Nine

8.4 - Very good 6.3km

Tourist Attraction Buddha Point

9.2 - Excellent 6.8km

Tourist Attraction Dolphin Quest

7km

Tourist Attraction Legends of Hawaii Luau

7.2km

Tourist Attraction Kohala Coast Fine Art

10 - Exceptional 7.4km

Tourist Attraction Genesis Galleries

8.6 - Excellent 7.5km

Tourist Attraction Harbor Gallery

8.8 - Excellent 7.7km

Historical Landmark Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site

6.4km

Historical Landmark Waikōloa Petroglyph Reserve

7.2km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.9 (Very good)

What to do in Puakō Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

If you like outdoor activities, the Puakō Beach can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!

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Nearest Beaches

520m 7 min walk

Puako Bay Beach Puako Bay Beach

6.6 Good

1.8km 24 min walk

Waialea Beach Waialea Beach

7.9 Very good

2.4km

Holoholokai Beach Holoholokai Beach

6.3 Pleasant

2.9km

Hapuna Beach Hapuna Beach

8.9 Excellent

3km

Fairmont Orchid beach Fairmont Orchid beach

8.7 Excellent

3.9km

Mauna Lani Beach Mauna Lani Beach

7.8 Very good

4.2km

Kaunaʻoa / Mauna Kea Beach Kaunaʻoa / Mauna Kea Beach

8.8 Excellent

4.5km

Mauna Lani Club beach Mauna Lani Club beach

8.1 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Puako • 450m

Main locality of province

Honolulu • 256.5km

Transport

Airport

WKL • 6.8km

Bus Station

Hele-On Mo'oheau Bus Terminal • 83.9km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Puakō Beach?

The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gray color. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Puakō Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Puakō Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

The Puakō Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Sup surfing (Sup touring)

Is the Puakō Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is very rocky, so it is highly recommended to use special shoes. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.

The waves in the Puakō Beach are usually strong.

There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Puakō Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Puakō Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Puakō Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Puakō Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Manuela Malasada Co is the closest place located 2400 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Puakō Beach?

There are 522 places to stay in the Puakō Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Puakō Beach include:

Kulalani at Mauna Lani #405

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Puakō Beach from parking?

The Puakō Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Puakō Beach?

There are 2 attractions near Puakō Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Mauna Kea Beach located in 4.1 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Puakō Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Puakō Beach is September. Its average value reaches 27°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 28°C. The coldest month is February with air temperature 25°C and water 25°C. See more details in weather section.