Keokea Beach Park
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Keokea
Beach Park is located near the 27 mile marker on Highway 270 in North
Kohala. Swimming is very poor and limited to a small cover that was
created by a manmade bolder breakwater. The waves are usually large
and should be considered very dangerous. The powerful waves also hide
large bolders that are just under the surface of the water. Strong currents
are the norm. Good viewpoints provide the means to take great pictures.
Near Pololu Beach, the main advantages that this location has are the
easy access and full facilities which include picnic tables and restrooms.
Inherent Risks
It is the responsibility of each participant to evaluate the various risks that they may be exposed to if they decide to participate in this program. Some of the inherent risks include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Leptospirosis from swimming in contaminated water
- Drowning in the ocean
- Exposure to ocean conditions that could be life-threating
- Exposure to the sun, heat exhaustion, sunstroke and/or dehydration
- Falling or slipping while hiking down the park area especially in the rocky areas
- Broken bones, cuts, scrapes, blisters or bruises
- Transportation in vans to and from the park which normally takes over an hour each way
- Delays from being dropped off or picked-up from this remote location
- Any other injury due to motor vehicle accident or incident during transportation from and to the park
- Due to the normally severe ocean conditions, large waves, strong currents and lack of rescue personnel, participants should remain out of the water in this location.
Students are required to remain with the group during this program and not go on un-authorized selected activities or excursions without the group. If transportation is involved, participants must wear seat belts if available and are expected to return with the group.