Honoli'i Hideout Traditional Cache
wholagal: As much as I enjoy this park, I believe the groundskeepers are aware of the cache and don't want it there. Taken too many times. Maybe later on I'll find a better spot. Aloha!
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Honoli'i Beach Park is popular among the local surf crowd. Unlike most surfing beaches on the Big Island, Honoli'i sees action all year round. In the summer, the waves are relatively calm and ideal for beginning surfers. Winter is the season for the pros, where the surf gets higher and more challenging. The beginning surfers/paddle boarders area is by the mouth of the stream, the more experienced surfers and paddle boarders in the middle section and the boogie boarders on the far right. A county lifeguard is on duty (0800 - 1600) to keep an eye on the surfers.
Pro-Am surfing contests are held here. Surfers of all ages compete - keiki to adult.
Rip currents are common on this beach, and the nearshore ocean bottom drops off quickly, so Honoli'i is mainly frequented by surfers, rather than swimmers. The beach itself is a mix of black sand, coral rubble, rocks and beach glass. Fishermen also frequent this beach, as do spectators, who often stand on the road above to watch the surfers.
The shore is a nice spot for picnics and relaxation. A dense grove of native trees grows along the area, providing lots of shade and privacy. The trees are lined up beside a small stream, a lesser-known, but equally beautiful attraction.
At the northern end of Honoli'i Beach, there is a pond at the mouth of the stream. The pond is a better area to swim than the rest of the beach itself, however, it is quite deep and drops off abruptly.
This is a very popular beach park, so extreme stealth is required! Also, beware that no one is watching you from above! The cache is not in a plant, so please don't hurt them!
Parking is anywhere next to the guard rail on the makai (ocean) side of the road. Do not leave valuables in your car.
Congratulations to RTUMIN and brycelauder for the FTF! :D
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