Rate Ka ena Point State Park
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Outdoor recreation consists of a diversity of coastal and wildland recreational experiences, including picnicking, camping, lodging, ocean recreation, sightseeing, hiking, and pleasure walking. The park program protects, preserves, and interprets excellent examples of Hawaii’s natural and cultural history. The exceptional scenic areas are managed for their aesthetic values and developed for their superb views.
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About this location:
State Park
Hours
Daily During Daylight Hours
Entrance Fee
- None
About
Relatively remote wild coastline with picnicking opportunities and shore fishing. Large sandy beach at Keawa’ula Bay with board surfing and bodysurfing for experts and swimming only during completely calm conditions in the summer; lifeguard services.
Additional Info
- Long family hike (2.7 miles one-way) along volcanic coast with tide pools, small natural stone arches and fine views of Makua coastline.
- Early morning dolphin sightings from point near Kaluakauila stream mouth.
- Viewing of the large sea cave, Kaneana, legendary home of Nanaue the shark man.
- Hot, dry area with little shade.
- No drinking water.
Activities
- Beachgoing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Wildlife Viewing
Facilities
- No Drinking Water
- Restroom
- Showers
- Trash Cans
Hazards
- Falling Rocks
- Dangerous Shorebreak
- Strong Current
Prohibited
- No Motorized Vehicles/ATV’s
- No Animals/Pets
- No Alcoholic Beverages
- No Camping
- No Smoking
- No Driving on Beach
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