2 curated experiences
Hoʻokipa
Clifftop view over the Pavilions surf break, the windsurfers and the turtles on the sand below.
Hoʻokipa
The world capital of windsurfing and kitesurfing — on a strong trade wind afternoon, 30–50 world-class riders transform the bay into an open-air performance that no arena seat can replicate. Watch from the upper lookout before descending. The beach itself is not for swimming (powerful shore break and rip current), but May through September the right side of the bay calms enough for snorkeling, and Hawaiian green sea turtles regularly haul out on the sand to bask. A 45-minute stop with a very high payoff-to-effort ratio.