The correct pronunciation is "ha-lay". I contacted the Hawai'i Visitors Bureau for clarification. They replied "The park is named in honor of Isaac K. Hale. During the Korean War, Hale served in the United States Army's... More

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RonInKelowna

Kelowna, Canada

377101

Reviewed April 4, 2018

Another great spot

Great scenery, all of the spots are so unique. Really enjoyed watching the waves come crashing in. Enjoyed walking around the area and watching the ocean.

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wvlivingston

Brevard, North Carolina

426121

Reviewed March 31, 2018

Good restrooms and picnic tables if traveling along Hwy 132

I wouldn't suggest making a journey here, but if traveling along Hwy 132, which is well worth the excursion if you have the time, this park offers good restrooms, picnic tables and nice views of the surf.

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spomer1977

Buena Park, California

112

Reviewed February 9, 2018 via mobile

Nice lawn, loud waves, don't go on the weekend

Camped here on a Friday while driving around the island. Got a permit last minute. The ocean views were nice and there's a nice lawn with picnic tables to pitch your tent. Feral cat colony but they didn't bother us other than jumping into the...More

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Nocilantro52

Oregon City, Oregon

32449

Reviewed January 24, 2018

Snorkeling at the boat ramp

It's great to have family living on the island because they took us to places we normally might not have found. It's pretty popular to snorkel at the boat ramp -- you just have to move aside when a boat comes through! But it was...More

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bestatthebeach

Albuquerque, New Mexico

7445

Reviewed January 18, 2018 via mobile

Watch the surfers

Pretty palm lined lava rock bay. Jet ski towed a surfer out so I️t was like wake boarding. Thought he would bring him in to catch the shore surf but gave up before that happened

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Peter C

Vancouver, Canada

25764

Reviewed December 6, 2017

Very beautiful

Small park but beautiful views. It's fun to watch the waves and people paddle boarding and surfing. Pack a lunch and make it a relaxing outing.

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Kate C

Timbuktu, Mali

21985

Reviewed November 5, 2017

WOWEEEE

Went down here to catch the lava tour, spent the day and so glad I did. Had a snorkle and a soak in the hot springs. A good safe place to snorkle with the kids, or round the corner to body board or surf.

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Susan T

Reviewed October 29, 2017

Beautiful views

The last couple of miles to reach this park are on a one-way road but it wasn't hard to pull over and let oncoming cars pass. It was a rainy day when I went and the surf was up which made for beautiful waves to...More

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rich764

Hilton Head, South Carolina

215

Reviewed October 21, 2017

Rough seas and local people.

It's the only harbor for miles, and way off the main road, but the only place to launch a boat for miles.

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timo167

Toowong

Reviewed September 24, 2017

Not a swimming beach

A good surfbreak, but not much to offer for swimmers. Obviously popular with locals, partly due to the lack of beaches available. Lots and lots of rocky shorefronts in the area.

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