Best Puna beaches?

[Iju]

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Originally posted by csgray

... there was a huge monk seal sunbathing on the rocks on the Pahoa side of the cliffs at the end of Maku'u a few weeks ago. Very cool.

Carol

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I wonder it was the same one we saw on the 12th of last month. It was so cute I had to take some pictures.

[terracore]

Sorry, I should have said "within reasonable driving distance from Puna" to include anything on the easternish side. Have been to Hapuna etc on the west side but looking for something a little easier on the gas. Have been to Isaac Hale and Pualaa and all the parks in Hilo. I think we found Kehena but not an easy way down to it.

Appreciate the help

[dayna]

We drove to three beaches today, and they were all fabulous! I'm taking laurie back to one next week when Steves at work. It had warm ponds and there were lots of family type folks there.

Dayna

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[macuu222]

Green Sand Beach is the gem of the east side in my opinion (Kau beach). Hard to get to...but well worth the effort.

[missydog1]

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Originally posted by terracore

Sorry, I should have said "within reasonable driving distance from Puna" to include anything on the easternish side.

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Not at all. I was just teasing them for coming up with Hilo answers for a Puna question and not mentioning it was Hilo. Of course you would want all the options.

The path down to Kehena is pretty obvious, so you must have seen it. Yes, that is the way down, steep.

Lots of old topics here on the pros and cons of warm pond swimming. You guys do know the potential issues, right?

[dmbwest]

Terracore,

Why don't you check them all out for yourself ?! and tell us what YOU think.

[oldtoys87]

I read somewhere that you have to be careful in the volcanically heated pools for bacteria; any problems with this in Kapoho tide pools recently? We are staying at a rental near them for 4 nights in August. Anything I should know before I get here? Places not to go, etc. I don't want the locals mad at us; got worried reading some stuff on Puna that it has an off beat vibe, etc. Actually I think that sounds kind of cool and different, and the area sounds beautiful. How are the frogs lately?

KH

[hotinhawaii]

Kathy, re. Hookena, you can get a permit in person at the beach for camping on the day you arrive there on a first come, first served basis. The spots fill up fast so best to reserve online in advance. But, if you happen to be down that way and are looking to camp for the night, you can just stop in.

[terracore]

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Originally posted by oldtoys87

I read somewhere that you have to be careful in the volcanically heated pools for bacteria; any problems with this in Kapoho tide pools recently? We are staying at a rental near them for 4 nights in August. Anything I should know before I get here? Places not to go, etc. I don't want the locals mad at us; got worried reading some stuff on Puna that it has an off beat vibe, etc. Actually I think that sounds kind of cool and different, and the area sounds beautiful. How are the frogs lately?

KH

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I did see diaper-aged children in the pool so I'm sure you can draw your own conclusions.

[DanielP]

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Originally posted by oldtoys87

I read somewhere that you have to be careful in the volcanically heated pools for bacteria; any problems with this in Kapoho tide pools recently? We are staying at a rental near them for 4 nights in August. Anything I should know before I get here? Places not to go, etc. I don't want the locals mad at us; got worried reading some stuff on Puna that it has an off beat vibe, etc. Actually I think that sounds kind of cool and different, and the area sounds beautiful. How are the frogs lately?

KH

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