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Makena State Park
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Makena State Park

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Bodyboarding, bodysurfing, fishing, snorkeling, surfing, swimming. Makena State Park consists of two beaches that are popularly known as Big Beach and Little Beach. Big Beach, a white sand beach approximately 3,300 feet long and 100 feet wide, is bordered by fingers of lava to the southeast and by Puʻu OlaʻI, a volcanic cinder cone, to the northwest. Big Beach has a steep foreshore, the result of high surf that periodically strikes the beach.

Little Beach is a small cove with a wide, white sand beach between two lava points on the seaward side of Puʻu Olaʻi. The ocean bottom fronting the beach is a shallow sandbar with a normally gentle shorebreak. A short foot trail leads over the lava point that separates the two beaches. The lone amenity in the 160-acre park is a paved parking lot that is open during daylight hours only.

amenities

Free Parking

Free Parking

Picnic

Picnic

Restrooms

Restrooms

Showers

Showers

Snack Shack

Snack Shack

activities

Snorkeling

Snorkeling

Surfing

Surfing

Swimming

Swimming

prohibitions

No Alcohol

No Alcohol

No Camping

No Camping

No Cliff Jumping

No Cliff Jumping

No Dogs

No Dogs

No Fire Pits

No Fire Pits

No Smoking

No Smoking

hazards

Heavy Shore Break

Heavy Shore Break

Jellyfish

Jellyfish

Sharp Coral

Sharp Coral

Strong Currents

Strong Currents

Swim at your Own Risk

Beaches and oceans are dynamic natural environments.  Crowd conditions, currents, waves, wild animals, and other water and beach conditions can rapidly change. The risks and conditions shown on this site are informational only and not always real-time.  Actual conditions may differ.  Lifeguards are not always on duty or available.  Always remain aware of your surroundings and exercise due care for your own safety and the safety of others around you. 

Always check for water warnings or check with a lifeguard before you swim.