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Mahukona
Mahukona Beach Park
 Mahukona
is a small exposed bay located about 10 miles north of Kawaihae
harbor in the North Kohala District. Mahukona is an abandoned
port, once the main port for the shipping of Kohala Sugar.
Today, the clear waters offers a nice SCUBA diving site and an area
to launch small boats. The underwater visibility is excellent;
there is a vibrant coral reef and abundant marine life and a
shipwreck to explore. Make sure you check the water conditions
prior to entering - on rough sea days, the waters can be unsafe and
there can be strong currents. On calm days, it is very
enjoyable.
 There
is no sandy beach here, and the shore is dominated by rocks and the
wharf. However, this park is scenic, with fantastic views of
the island of Maui - a mere 30 miles away. If the weather is
clear you can see Maui and the Haleakala volcano.
This park offers water
activities such as swimming, snorkeling and boating, as well as
camping (by permit only). Facilities include barbeque pits, bathrooms,
and showers.
Directions: Take
Highway 270 north from Kawaihae. Take the road to the ocean between
Mile Markers #14 and 15. Located in the North Kohala District.
View map.
Nearby Beaches:
Lakapahi State Park.
Courtesy
google maps
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