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Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area

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Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area

Parks Directory of the United States / State Parks / Hawaii

Location:On Queen Kaahumanu Highway (Highway 19), 2.3 miles south of Kawaihae.
Facilities:A-frame shelters with pavilion and comfort stations (cold showers and restrooms), picnic areas, food concession, beach, trails.
Activities:Swimming, bodysurfing, other beach activities.
Special Features:Hapuna is a landscaped beach park offering a variety of beach activities, but visitors are cautioned to be aware of dangerous rip currents and pounding shore breaks during periods of high surf. The site also offers access to the historic coastal trail, Ala Kahakai.
Address:c/o Hawaii District Office
PO Box 936
Hilo, HI 96721
Phone:808-974-6200
Web: www.hawaii.gov/dlnr/dsp/hawaii.html
Size: 62 acres.
See other parks in Hawaii.
Parks Directory of the United States, 5th Edition. © 2007 by Omnigraphics, Inc.
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