Kolekole Beach Park, County park in Hawaii, United States
Kolekole Beach Park sits where Kolekole Stream flows into the ocean, offering black sand beaches and enormous round lava boulders beneath a tall highway bridge. The stream creates a natural meeting point between freshwater and saltwater along the shore.
The site was originally part of a sugarcane railway line that was destroyed by the 1946 tsunami. The county later rebuilt and repurposed the infrastructure as a modern highway crossing.
The name Kolekole comes from the Hawaiian language and means raw or scarred, reflecting the natural features you see along this stretch of coast.
The park provides picnic areas with grills and portable toilets, along with camping facilities available through permits. Visitors should know that drinking water is not available on the grounds.
A waterfall from Kaahakini Stream drops directly into Kolekole Stream near the ocean, creating a spot where fresh and saltwater meet in an unusual way. This natural convergence often surprises visitors who explore the area.
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