• Question: What makes Hawaii's Big Island beaches unique?
  • Answer: Hawaii's Big Island is known for its unique and beautiful beaches, which range from popular attractions near Hilo to unique remote sites showcasing new black lava formations and world-renowned olivine, or "green," sands.
  • Question: Are there any significant archaeological landmarks near the beaches?
  • Answer: Yes, a number of beachfront sites contain significant archaeological landmarks, such as Holoholokai Beach Park and Kamakahonu Beach.

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1. Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area
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2. Ai'opio Beach ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ai'opio Beach
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3. Carlsmith Beach Park

Carlsmith Beach Park
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4. Coconut Island

Coconut Island
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5. Holoholokai Beach Park, Mauna Lani

Holoholokai Beach Park, Mauna Lani
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6. Honoka'ope Beach, Mauna Lani

Honoka'ope Beach, Mauna Lani
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7. Honoli'i Beach Park

Honoli'i Beach Park
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8. Kaimu Beach

Kaimu Beach
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9. Kamakahonu Beach, Kona

Kamakahonu Beach, Kona
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10. Kauna’oa Beach

Kauna’oa Beach
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11. Kehena Beach

Kehena Beach
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12. Kiholo Bay

Kiholo Bay
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13. Kolekole Beach Park

Kolekole Beach Park
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14. Makaiwa Bay

Makaiwa Bay
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15. Makalawena Beach

Makalawena Beach
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16. Manini’owali Beach

Manini’owali Beach
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17. Papakolea Beach

Papakolea Beach
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18. Punalu'u Beach

Punalu'u Beach
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19. Richardson Ocean Park

Richardson Ocean Park
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20. Samuel M. Spencer Beach Park

Samuel M. Spencer Beach Park
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21. Waialea Beach

Waialea Beach
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22. Wawaloli Beach Park

Wawaloli Beach Park
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