Ho'okipa Beach Park is a popular destination located along the scenic Hana Highway in Paia, Hawaii. This beautiful park is known for its stunning …
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Feb 27, 2025
Really fun opportunity to view basking turtles, as well as those coming up onto the beach and returning to the sea. A knowledgeable local pointed out the comings and going and artfully described “tur…Full review by sheryll a
Feb 17, 2025
Popular beach known as one of the premier wind surfing spots in the world. It's pretty cool to see these athletes in action but the real stars at the beach are the sea turtles that can be found sunba…Full review by TravelingSoccerLoon
Dec 12, 2024
So cool to see the turtles and watch the big waves, surfers, kite boarders and windsurfing. The park is well equipped with washrooms, and just be patient and parking will be available. AND, the turtl…Full review by Shannon S
Is it easy to park there and do you have to pay to park?
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There's a parking lot at the view point above the beach that had spaces (no charge) both times we visited (in March). There are spaces along the beach itself - but those spaces were full …
There's a parking lot at the view point above the beach that had spaces (no charge) both times we visited (in March). There are spaces along the beach itself - but those spaces were full when we visited. It is a very short walk from the overlook lot to the beach.
Well, if you want the sun totally behind you I would get there between 10am and 1pm. That way the sun is shining on the waves and brightens things up a bit for photos.
Great posts on turtles! Best time of day to see them?
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Turtles are there all day long. They haul out onto the beach to rest. If you don’t see them, take another look at the boulders strewn all over- those are turtles!
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