Take Highway 130 south from Pahoa. When it dead ends at Highway 137, turn right. This Park is on the left, near Mile Marker #11.
Isaac Hale Beach Park, also known as Pohoiki is an oceanfront park, boat launch and surf location along Pohoiki Bay in the Puna district of the Big Island of Hawaii.Pohoiki Bay is known for its strong currents and although the park is known for good snorkeling, conditions are usually not ideal. Grass and shadey areas, picnic tables, picnic pavillion, restrooms.

From Hilo, drive north on Hawaii Belt Road for about 10.5 miles (16.9 km). A sign marks the turnoff to the park on the right.
Kolekole Beach Park is a popular beach park with beautiful scenery, spacious grassy areas and facilities. Great place for picnic and fishing. Swimming in ocean not recommended due to rough conditions. No lifeguards.

From Hawaii Belt Road (Hwy 19), turn onto Laupahoehoe Point Road (near mile marker 27). Follow the road for about one mile (1.6 km) to the ocean.
Laupahoehoe Point Beach Park is scenic peninsula on the Hamakua Coast. It is a nice spot for a picnic and picture taking, fishing. But when it comes to water activities, the options are limited. Facilites: showers, restrooms, picnic tables, pavilion with electricity, county-maintained boat ramp, parking. No lifeguards.

From Pahoa, take Highway 130 south. At the dead end at Highway 137, make a right turn. Highway 137 turns into Pahoiki Road for 2 miles and then Highway 137 turns left. Follow the highway until you see the park on the left after Mile Marker #137.
MacKenzie State Park is part of King's Highway, an ancient Hawaiian trail, is located here. Beautiful landscape and ocean views. Swimming is not safe in this area due to very strong currents. Good shoreline fishing but don't too close to the edge of the cliffs. Facilities: restrooms, pavilion, picnic tables, camping area, parking. No lifeguards.