Mahukona Beach County Park

Mahukona Beach County Park is one of my favorite places to go snorkeling.

Mahukona Beach County Park Sign

Driving north on 270 along the Kohala coast, Mahukona Beach County Park is about 12-13 miles north of Kawaihae on the west coast of The Big Island. 

As you approach, you’ll see a few abandoned buildings and warehouses. Mahukona was once a port from which the Kohala Sugar Co shipped its goods. 

Is it a shack in the shade, or is it a treehouse?

rusted out water tank

Panorama view of Mahukona Beach County Park

There is still a pier with a hoist. 

The pier with a hoist at Mahukona

 Yes, there is a ladder to get in and out of the water.

The harbor is filled with industrial debris which makes for some good underwater exploring.  

There is no sandy beach here.  Snorkeling the offshore reef is rewarded with an abundance of sea life. I just love snorkeling here and looking at the colorful variety of fish.  Click the link to see some of the colorful reef fish of Hawaii. 

rocky beach 

some lucky horses at a nearby ranch with an ocean view

An old abandoned vehicle in a nearby field

For more facts about Mahukona click the link:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahukona,_Hawaii

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Mahalo for visiting.