Waimea Bay beach
Waimea Bay is the legendary classically beautiful archipelago beach. It is famous for ideal conditions for sporting events. In winter, 20- and 30-foot waves reign here. In summer, the ocean becomes gentle and calm, a wide beach with deep sand accepts family vacationers, swimming becomes accessible even to children.
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Beach description
A real beach paradise, which is served by vigilant lifeguards from 9.00 to 17.30. There are no coastal reefs and flooded cliffs, but the bottom from the coast quickly deepens. The bay is considered the deepest on the North Bank. It is better to stick to the central part of the beach, where the most favorable conditions for swimming. Rescuers indicate the relevant areas with warning flags.
On the right side of Waimea Bay, the river of the same name flows into the ocean. This place, especially after rains, can also be potentially dangerous. Water currents, like a strong surf, can drag an inexperienced swimmer to the depths.
The steep and slippery 30-foot cliff rises to the left of the beach, from which brave divers jump down. Near her on the shore there are also many warning signs, for such an activity is not only fun, but also dangerous.
From November to February, waves at Waimea were put at the disposal of the bravest surfers in the world, spectacular competitions are held here. Winter waves sometimes reach not only boulders off the coast, but even flood the road higher. This leads to the temporary closure of the beach itself, and sometimes the passage near it.
Visitors to the summer pool of the bay are provided with the following amenities:
- Free parking.
- Convenient restrooms and showers.
- Except under the sun, you can sit on the grass in the shade of trees.
- A park with picnic tables.
- Rescuers on duty.
- There are surf schools.
Gear rental points.
When is the best time to go?
To lay off on the beaches of the mainland, it is best to come in the summer, when a sufficiently warm temperature is settled for swimming. Places like Florida or the Hawaiian Islands are comfortable all year round.
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Infrastructure
A lot of fashionable hotel complexes have been built near the popular beach. The busiest place on the island is equipped with a variety of entertainment venues. Waimea is not only an acquaintance with tropical flora and fauna. The active day ends beautifully at a concert of a local or visiting music group, in one of the nightclubs.
A stay at Waimea Plantation Cottages, 3*, will remind you of the time when there was no mass tourism. Vintage style, comfortable atmosphere, helpful staff. A quiet holiday at the same time as close to good restaurants and shops. On the territory there is a pool, kitchenettes, barbecue, the bar serves excellent food. An authentic cottage stop, the roar of the ocean nearby allows vacationers to feel exactly in Hawaii.
Local culinary traditions have been enriched over the centuries by Polynesian, Asian, African recipes. Manapua, local fast food stuffed with chicken, sausages, seafood, eaten on the run. A popular breakfast is Loko-Moko, a dish of several ingredients, which includes rice, meat or fish cutlet, and fried eggs. All this is laid out on a plate with a pyramid.
The restaurants masterfully cook fish and seafood, coconut pie, banana bread. Sweet tooth will definitely appreciate the guava pastries where passion fruit and lime are present. In the heat, everyone is cooled with the help of a shave ice: the ice crumbs are poured with chocolate syrup, local fruits and vanilla are added.
There are a lot of carnivals and holidays: traditional american, local, christian, chinese new year. A lot of art performances, processions, festivals. Everything is celebrated on a grand scale; most events are free.
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- From the city closest to Waimea, following Route 83, you can easily reach the beach following the signs.
- Swimming enthusiasts, families with children should choose the summer months for relaxation on Waimea, when the ocean waves subside, it becomes safe as a lake. From September to April, his character changes dramatically. Powerful waves and reverse currents can drag even a strong swimmer and a real sportsman to the depths. Security services always evaluate the conditions and give recommendations to vacationers.
What to do besides visiting the beach:
- Visit Coca National Park.
- Combine this visit with admiring early morning Waimea Canyon.
- With children, you can climb Mount Tantalus, which does not require special skills.
- View the waterfalls and the jungle.
- Explore the ancient temple of Puomahuka-Heyau.
- Explore the interiors of the Iolani Palace.
- Visit the Polynesian cultural center with an ethnographic museum.
- Take a tour of the Pearl Harbor Memorial.