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Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area
Ai'opio Beach
Carlsmith Beach Park
Coconut Island
Holoholokai Beach Park, Mauna Lani
Honoka'ope Beach, Mauna Lani
Honoli'i Beach Park
Kaimu Beach
Kamakahonu Beach, Kona
Kauna’oa Beach
Kehena Beach
Kiholo Bay
Kolekole Beach Park
Makaiwa Bay
Makalawena Beach
Manini’owali Beach
Papakolea Beach
Punalu'u Beach
Richardson Ocean Park
Samuel M. Spencer Beach Park
Waialea Beach
Wawaloli Beach Park
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. A number of beachfront sites contain significant archaeological landmarks, such as Holoholokai Beach Park and Kamakahonu Beach.
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