Isaac Hale Beach Park
Isaac Hale Beach Park
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staci l
5 contributions
Apr 2021 • Couples
We asked the lifeguard about entering the thermal pools, he said it was fine unless you have an open wound because the bacteria levels are higher. We enjoyed the warm pools. The LG also said they lost their sand in March 2021 but he hopes it will return this summer. Definitely recommend to anyone over age 5
Written 20 April 2021
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Mike H
Phoenix, AZ2,016 contributions
Jan 2020
The beach has been totally changed by the lava flows that happened. The lava is 15 to 20 tall at the place where the beach was. Now a new beach is further to the south. The boat ramp is now isolated fromt he ocean bt 300 feet of black sand beach. Mother Nature can change things quickly.
Written 7 June 2020
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msa23_2000
Chino Hills, CA1,455 contributions
Apr 2022 • Solo
It was not crowded so I was able to sit quietly and listen to the waves crash. There was a life guard on duty, which I found odd because the beach is so rocky and the waves crashed right on the rocks, I couldn’t imagine how anyone could swim there. This is a place more to just sit and meditate and listen to the waves, not go play in the waves.
Written 9 April 2022
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orswitz
Portland, OR46 contributions
Oct 2021 • Family
Since the 2018 eruption, not much to do or see here.
New black sand beach is cool but no swimming, dangerous surfing and no boating makes it a long drive.
Beautiful no doubt but features, not many.
New black sand beach is cool but no swimming, dangerous surfing and no boating makes it a long drive.
Beautiful no doubt but features, not many.
Written 1 November 2021
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Leslie M
Kailua-Kona, HI24 contributions
Mar 2020
The Isaac Hale Beach Park is a marvelous example of the power of nature, specifically the 2018 volcanic eruption of Kilauea volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii. This beach park was only barely spared by the lava flows, with one flow coming into the park from the left side about 20 feet tall, and the former boat launching site being closed off into a pond. There is a new black sand beach which is quite beautiful, and it is semi-circular on the entire ocean side of the park. To get there, go South from Pahoa on Highway 130, and then left onto Highway 137 along the coast. You will pass. over three high volcanic flows, with the road being rebuilt;t to go over each of the volcanic flows. It is truly amazing!
Written 5 March 2020
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Tiffany R
Henderson, MN98 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
Interesting park, neat to see the geological change. Hot springs were fun to experience. The smaller ones were hotter than the bigger ones. Cannot swim in the ocean due to rocky shoreline, however lifeguards were present. The road was long and sometimes narrow to get the the park. No water facilities at the park, but port a potties available.
Written 27 December 2023
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ChrysalisTravel
California215 contributions
Oct 2020
Big Island's newest black sand beach. Fine black sand, pounding surf, and thermal pools make this a very interesting beach indeed. The boat ramp is untouched from the lava flow, but is unusable for boat traffic. Lava has covered access roads, so plan for longer drives. As of October, there were no facilities. No fresh water = only port-a-potties at the beach.
Written 7 November 2020
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escapewhenIcan
75 contributions
Jun 2023 • Solo
No facilities here, bunch of hippies hanging out. Was not sure if they were hot springs but looked like just standing pools of water with nothing circulating so did not look inviting for me to want to go in. Lot of bugs flying around. If you walk out to the beach and then hike over the rocks on the left, there are 2 more pools where people are hanging out. Again, looks like just standing pools of water and did not want to go in. If you to the second one that is farthest, it is clothing optional just so you know. Other black sand beaches on the island that are more accessible and beautiful. If you still want to go, make time to be able to stop at some of the other beaches on the road to get here. They looked nicer and some had some pools for soaking that did look like they get refreshed by ocean water during high tide.
Written 23 July 2023
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Cindy H
Alameda, CA1,518 contributions
Feb 2020
This is the newest most recent black sand beach made by the latest volcanic eruption in 2018. It's a little out of the way place and there are signs that warn you to park at your own risk, but that wasn't an issue. The walk out to the ocean on this area is really nice. It can be very warm with all that lava around and the sun reflecting off of it but it is a very interesting place to see. Looks like they've planted some palm trees that are growing along this way. As you walk out to the ocean, you can see the power of the lava all around and how it spared this little community. It's not a beach that you can go into the water with. It's very rough and unpredictable but worth seeing. There's also a little area that's like an outdoor fair where you can buy different kinds of food and it looks like an area set up for entertainment for the locals and tourists alike although nothing was happening when we were there.
Written 28 February 2020
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Relax05626988339
3 contributions
Jan 2020
Park now closed from all Lava damage in 2018. Guard posted at gate. Nearby MacKenzie Park, a possible for pulling in at sunset, and beating feat in the am. Closest area to Uncle Roberrts, fun wednesday night music scene.
Written 11 February 2020
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No entry fee , free parking .
Written 4 April 2020
こんにちは。８月にlavaの溶岩ボートツアーを予約しています。
集合場所のアイザックヘイルビーチパークのPohoikiボートランプへの詳しい行き方を教えてください。
目印などわかりやすいものを教えていただけると大変助かります。レンタカーでカイルア・コナ方面から向かいます。
お昼から夕方にかけてのドライブです。あとツアーの受付場所はわかりやすいですか？よろしくお願いします＾＾
Written 8 July 2017
The correct way of pronouncing my great great grandfathers last name is not hail its Ha' le Ha lei
Written 30 November 2018
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