Mokuleʻia Beach Park


The beach itself is a nice sandy stretch, but the rocky seabed makes for poor swimming. When waters are calm and flat in summer, snorkelers swim out along the shallow reef. Keen windsurfers and kitesurfers often congregate on this part of the shore, taking advantage of the consistent winds. The park has a large grassy area with picnic tables, restrooms and outdoor showers, but there aren’t any lifeguards.


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