HAMAKUA HAWAII

hamakua hawaii
The Hamakua coast is where the ocean current hits the island, there are few beaches here. This is called the emerald coast, 52 miles of rural coastal hawaii without resorts and with plenty of B&Bs. Lush and tropical, this part of Hawaii is spectacular! This is small town life on the big island. Here people live by raising flowers, macadamia nuts, papaya, and marijuana (the number one cash crop). Scenic, affordable, and easy on the budget, the Hamakua coast never disappoints!

Towns: Waipie, Kukuihaele, Kapulena, Kawela, Haina, Honoka'a, Ahuloa, Pa'auhau, Pa'auilo, Milo Village, Ookala, Kukui, Niu, Laupahoehoe, Papa'aloa, Weloka, Ninole, Honohina, Hakalau, Wailea, Honomu, Pepeekeo, Andrade, Kawainui, Onomea.
Natural Wonders: Waipio Valley Lookout, Hamakua Forest Reserve, Kalopa State Recreation Area, Scenic Valley, Akaka Falls, Onomea Falls, Hilo Forest.

Activities: Camping, snorkeling, scuba, mountain biking, surfing, hiking, wind surfing, golf (Hamakua Country Club).

Attractions: Macademia Nut Factory, Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden.
Beaches: (clockwise) Laupahoehoe, Kolekole.
Resorts: None

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