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Anaehoomalu Beach -: At the south end of 'Anaeho'omalu Bay, adjacent to The Royal Waikoloan Hotel, Queen Ka'ahumanu Highway. Swimmers should be alert to motor boat traffic at the north end of the beach and high-speed windsurfers at the south end of the beach. There are no lifeguards.
Green Sand Beach -: Near South Point. Follow South Point Road to Kaulana Boat Ramp. The beach is 2.5 miles east of the ramp over an unimproved dirt road. There are no lifeguards or any other rescue assistance nearby.
Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area -: Queen Ka'ahumanu Highway, South Kohala. State Recreation Area is located between the ridge and south point of the beach, and the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel . Lifeguards are on duty every day of the year. Check with them before going into the water.
Kaunaoa Beach -: Fronting the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. One of the most beautiful white sand beaches on the Big Island. Beach attendants do double duty as lifeguards when necessary. Check with them before going in the water if you have any doubts about the safety of the water conditions.
Makalawena Beach -: Makalawena Beach is approximately four miles north of Keahole Airport and one mile from Queen Ka'ahumanu Highway. This is a remote undeveloped site with no lifeguards.
Maniniowali Beach -: Approximately seven miles north of Keahole Airport along Queen Ka'ahumanu Highway in Kekaha Kai State Park. Caution, there are no lifeguards at this beach.
Polou Beach -: At the end of Highway 270, North Kohala. The northernmost of seven coastal valleys on the north side of Kohala Mountain. This is a remote, isolated beach that is exposed to high surf throughout the year. Strong longshore and powerful rip currents are a constant danger to all swimmers. There are no lifeguards or any other rescue assistance nearby. Do not swim in the ocean if the conditions are rough or if the surf is up.
Road to the Sea -: Shoreline adjoining Humuhumu Point, Ka'u. subdivision. This is a remote, wilderness site, where there are no lifeguards or any form of rescue assistance nearby. Be sure to bring sunscreen and drinking water. This beach is not recommend for the tourist.
Waipio Beach -: At the end of Highway 240, North Hamakua. It is a remote, isolated beach that is exposed to high surf throughout the year. Do not swim in the ocean if the conditions are rough or if the surf is up. There are no lifeguards. This is not a beach for the tourist.

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