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1. Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area

Category: Activities & Fun Outdoors
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2. Ai'opio Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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3. Carlsmith Beach Park

Category: Activities & Fun Outdoors
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4. Coconut Island

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5. Holoholokai Beach Park, Mauna Lani

Category: Activities & Fun Outdoors
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6. Honoka'ope Beach, Mauna Lani

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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7. Honoli'i Beach Park

Category: Activities & Fun Outdoors
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8. Kaimu Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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9. Kamakahonu Beach, Kona

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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10. Kauna’oa Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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11. Kehena Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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12. Kiholo Bay

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13. Kolekole Beach Park

Category: Activities & Fun Outdoors
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14. Makaiwa Bay

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15. Makalawena Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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16. Manini’owali Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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17. Papakolea Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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18. Punalu'u Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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19. Richardson Ocean Park

Category: Activities & Fun Outdoors
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20. Samuel M. Spencer Beach Park

Category: Activities & Fun Outdoors
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21. Waialea Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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22. Wawaloli Beach Park

Category: Activities & Fun Outdoors
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

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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