Beach· Hawaii (Big Island)· Hawaii
Spencer Beach Park
20° 1.4′ N · 155° 49.3′ W
A shady county beach park at 'Ohai'ula Beach just south of Kawaihae, with soft white sand and a long shallow reef that keeps the water gentle; one of the calmest swimming beaches on the Kohala coast and a short walk from Pu'ukohola Heiau.
Practical
Coordinate from To-Hawaii.com's map pin. Address 62-3461 Kawaihae Road. Large picnic pavilion with tables and outlets, restrooms and showers, volleyball, basketball and tennis courts. Camping by Hawaii County permit only, with a gate that closes at night and reopens in the morning. Busy on weekends and holidays; arrive early for shade. Within walking distance of the South Kawaihae Small Boat Harbor.
Best for
Calm swimming and a picnic near the Kawaihae harbors
Season
Calmest in summer; check winter swell
Nearby
- Pelekane and Hale o Kapuni Shark Heiau0.3 NM away
- Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site0.3 NM away
- Kawaihae Harbor (North and South Small Boat Harbors)0.5 NM away
- Kawaihae Commercial Harbor Anchorage0.8 NM away
- Kawaihae Commercial Harbor0.9 NM away
- Seafood Bar (Kawaihae)0.9 NM away
- Kawaihae Marketplace and Da Fish House1 NM away
- Kohala Burger & Taco (Kawaihae)1 NM away