Park at the end Maikai Blvd. Bring plenty of water and sunscreen and wear good hiking shoes. From where you'll park your car it is about 2 1/2 miles down to the ocean. On foot, follow the old 4 wheel drive road towards the ocean, you can't miss it and there is only one way to go, down.

The terrain is covered with lava flow and is beau... Moretiful in an other-worldy sort of way.
Walking on cinder for those who have not done it, is sort of like walking on gravel, except that the cinder is slick, and if you step on a pile of cinder, expect it to slip. SO be sure to be sure footed and aware of wear you step. Also, not only is the cinder slick like glass it also can be sharp like glass and a fall will almost always result in the cinder cutting your skin. Just go slow and steady.Less

The hike down is fairly easy but takes up to a couple hours. The landscape seems like a moonscape almost. Lava rock covers the whole area. There are collapsed lave tubes scattered along the way.

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Last time we were here there was a Kapu sign across the road. "Kapu" means keep out. It reads "permit access only" which is referring to the campsites on the lagoon, for which you will need a permit. You don't need permit to go a beach in Hawaii, all beaches are public. Locals often put signs up to keep their beaches more private. It is illegal to ... Moreblock public access to beaches in Hawaii, so you don't have to head the sign. But take from the sign how much the locals care for their beaches and their land and proceed only with the utmost respect for both. Anything that you carry in, be sure to take out with you. There is no trash service down here and the beach is pristine. Also if you encounter any locals, be respectful. If they don't want you hear, you will feel it. We have never had a problem and the few times we did see other people we found them to be friendly and as in awe of this special place as we were.Less

The first stretch of ocean that you will come to is a beautiful little bay lined with coconut palms. There is a freshwater lagoon, an out-house, a couple fire pits and a campsite area. This is a great place to rest on the picnic table, soak your feet in the lagoon and try your hand at coconut cracking. You will be tempted to stay here but the sand... Morey beach and final destination is just a little ways ahead, so keep going, it will be worth it. Also, as you are going to be hiking along the cliffs above the sea, this is a good time to scan the ocean for sea life. We've seen spinner dolphins, whales and sea turtles.Less

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You've made it! This is the real deal, a beautiful, deserted, unspoiled white sandy beach that chances are, you will have to yourself. We have always seen people coming and going but have never been on the sand at the same time as anyone else.
There is a little hut at the entrance to the beach and it seems to be a smoking area. You will fin... Mored in the hut a bench and usually there are a couple beach chairs that someone has left for others to use. But walk a few more feet to the soft sand find a nice spot underneath the coconut palms, but look out for falling coconuts!Less

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On the return trip, shortly after walking away from Pohue Bay you will encounter a fork, you can go to the left which will take you back to the lagoon, in case you need to use the out house or just want to see the lagoon again. If you veer to the right, I think you may save 10 minutes or so on the walk back.

Keep in mind on the walk ba... Moreck that you are now going up hill and it is slow going, You are probably tired and the way back will be considerably longer than the way down. For us, it is usually about an hour and half down and a little over two hours back up. you are climbing almost two thousand feet in elevation. Hopefully you have reapplied your sunscreen and have saved enough water for the walk back. Upon your return, you will feel like you've had a work out but you will also be in awe of this unbelievably beautiful place. Every time I go, i feel as if I have seen something that very few others have ever seen and I always feel so blessed for having had the opportunity to see this spiritual and profoundly splendid place.

On a side note- This area has been in the cross hairs of developers for decades. Developer after developer have tried to come in and create a sprawling mega resort. This is the last stretch of undeveloped coastline on the island, almost 70 miles of undisturbed beauty. This ecosystem is very fragile and the waters on this side of the island, because of the small human footprint and lack of any rivers or creeks, are the cleanest waters in the state. Luckily a few miles north of here is an Authentic Hawaiian fishing village called Milolli, the fishermen here have been able to stop all development schemes for this place. The fishermen to survive, need this coastline to remain undisturbed. Also this area although largely unexplored by archeologists is the likely landing area of the very first Hawaiians. So this is indeed a special place on many different levels. I read recently, that the latest in the line of developers who want this place, may have enticed the Milolli villagers into giving their blessing and a green light for the development plans to move forward. So unfortunately, this area in just a few years might likely be an upscale Kona type resort, with golf course, hotel rooms, shops and condos and tragically a marina.

So you indeed lucky to have found this beach now!

Please do not forget to take all of you trash with you when you leave!

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