Hamoa Beach
Hāmoa Beach
A crescent-shaped grey-white sand beach just south of Hāna town, backed by cliffs and palm trees, and hailed as one of the most beautiful beaches in the Pacific.
Hāmoa Beach lies about 3 km south of Hāna town. This crescent of grey-white sand, roughly 300 meters long, is backed by green cliffs and palm trees. Writers Mark Twain and James Michener both praised it as one of the most beautiful beaches in the Pacific. The water is clear, and in summer, when the surf is small, it is good for swimming and bodyboarding. In winter, big waves and rip currents are common, so do not enter the water when no lifeguard is on duty. The beach is free to access. Park along Haneoʻo Road and walk down the steps. The neighboring resort sets out lounge chairs, but they are for guests only. It can be combined with nearby Koki Beach and Waiʻānapanapa Black Sand Beach in one day, and continuing south leads to the Seven Sacred Pools at ʻŌheʻo.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Hāna
- Waiʻānapanapa State Park
- Pools of ʻOheʻo & Pipiwai Trail
- Keʻanae Peninsula
- Road to Hana (Hana Highway)
- Haleakalā National Park (Summit Sunrise)
- Twin Falls
- Aliʻi Kula Lavender