Kaihalulu (Red Sand) Beach

A favored haunt of nude sunbathers, Kaihalulu (Red Sand) Beach on the south side of Ka'uiki Head owes its sand to the red cinder hill and its turquoise waters to Hana's pollution-free remoteness. The cove is partly protected by a lava outcrop, but the currents can be powerful when the surf is up. Water drains through a break on the left side, which should be avoided. Your best chance of finding calm waters is in the morning.

The path to the beach is at the end of Uakea Rd beyond the ballpark. It starts across the lawn at the lower side of the Hana Community Center, where a steep 10-minute trail continues down to the beach. En route you'll pass an overgrown Japanese cemetery, a remnant of the sugarcane days.