Mo'omomi Beach and Dunes

Wild and Rugged Hawaiian Coastal Preserve

Description

The largest preserved beach area in the Hawaiian Islands, Mo'omomi Beach and Dunes is wildly scenic. The dune system stretches several miles inland from the coastline, and some of the dunes are almost 40 feet high. A summer sanctuary for ancient Hawaiians who fished at the beach in preparation for lean winters, the beach is accessed by a rutted dirt track best navigated with a four-wheel drive vehicle. The water is too rough and the winds too high for bathers in the winter months, and swimming is not advised in summer months, either, as the beach is remote and there are no lifeguards or facilities.