Hawaiʻi Island · Big Island

Beach map

Every lifeguard tower, restroom, shower, parking lot and fee around the island, plus wheelchair-friendly beaches and where your dog can go. Tap a pin for the details.

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Lifeguards

12 towers on the island, staffed 9:30 AM–4:45 PM by Hawaiʻi Fire Department Ocean Safety. Most beaches have no lifeguard, so check Ripwise before you swim.

State park fees

Hāpuna and Kekaha Kai (Kua Bay, Mahaiʻula) charge non-residents $5 a person plus $10 a car, card only. Hawaiʻi residents are free with ID.

Dogs

County beach parks and state park beaches don’t allow dogs, even on a leash. Honokōhau Beach in Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park allows leashed dogs.

Updated Oct 9, 2026 from the County of Hawaiʻi, Hawaiʻi State Parks, the National Park Service and the Hawaiʻi Department of Health lifeguard list. Facilities and closures change, especially after storms; check posted signs. A blank field on a pin means we haven’t confirmed it yet.