Paia Turtle Beach

Ho'okipa Beach Park

www.co.maui.hi.us
4.7/5
(1.6K) · Park in Paia, United States
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Ho'okipa Beach Park

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4.7/5 · 1,639 reviews
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Mar 21, 2025
We drove to hookipa beach and stood on the bluff to watch the big wave surfers. Makes me wish i had grown up here, or at least learned to surf. So beautiful to watch. Then a short walk down the hill …Full review by Jane M
Mar 12, 2025
Awesome day. Surf was high. The turtles floating in the surf were terrific to watch. On the beach was a male munk seal along with st least 42 sea turtles.Full review by W3491HZcarolynd
Feb 27, 2025
Really fun opportunity to view basking turtles, as well as those coming up onto the beach and returning to the sea. A knowledgeable local pointed out the comings and going and artfully described “tur…Full review by sheryll a
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Is it easy to park there and do you have to pay to park?
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There's a parking lot at the view point above the beach that had spaces (no charge) both times we visited (in March). There are spaces along the beach itself - but those spaces were full …
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There's a parking lot at the view point above the beach that had spaces (no charge) both times we visited (in March). There are spaces along the beach itself - but those spaces were full when we visited. It is a very short walk from the overlook lot to the beach.
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Answer by Hrothmir · Apr 14, 2024
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How big are the waves here
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Really depends the day i was there was 4 foot waves.
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Best time of day to watch the surfers?
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Well, if you want the sun totally behind you I would get there between 10am and 1pm. That way the sun is shining on the waves and brightens things up a bit for photos.
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Answer by Michael B · Mar 25, 2022
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What are bathroom facilities like here? Are showers available? Is it toddler friendly?
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Sorry, we were there only briefly—just to see the green sea turtles so I did not use any of their restrooms or bathroom facilities.
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Great posts on turtles! Best time of day to see them?
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Turtles are there all day long. They haul out onto the beach to rest. If you don’t see them, take another look at the boulders strewn all over- those are turtles!
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