Spencer Beach Park

Spencer Beach Park is located on Spencer Beach Park Road on the Island of Hawaii and is approximately 40 minute's drive from Kona International Airport. The beach park is located south of Kawaihae Harbor and has parking available to the north and south ends of the beach. This is one of the few white sandy beaches found on the Big Island and is a popular place for families.

The beach park is named after Samuel M. Spencer, who as chairman of the Hawaii County Board of Supervisors was responsible for developing the north Kohala Coast. There are numerous activities for visitors to enjoy at the park with the calm and shallow waters here making it ideal for families with small children. The water conditions are also good for swimming and snorkelling as the shallow reef offshore keeps out the high waves.

The park has a large pavilion with tables and electrical outlets making this a good site for a picnic. Overnight camping is permitted here too but only for permit holders. Nearby there are some ancient sites worth visiting including Pu'ukohola Heiau and the temple site of Mailekini Heiau, which is located on Pelekane Beach.