Honoka'ope Beach, also known as 49 Black Sand Beach, is a secluded beach within Hawai'i's Mauna Lani Resort area, located along a shoreline populated by luxury and resort homes. The quaint salt-and-pepper-colored beach is open to the public between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm and offers prime opportunities for snorkeling during calm water conditions. Nearby spectacular lava cliffs make for dramatic backdrop scenery and are accessible from a trailhead embarking at the beach. Visitors should note that beach access is restricted to a limited number of visitors each day, with beach access passes available at the resort's entrance gate. Only 20 parking spaces are available at the beach, so visitors are advised to arrive early in the day to secure access.

Honoka'ope Beach, End of Honokaope Place, Puako HI 96743


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