This legendary windsurfing spot doubles as an unofficial overnight stop for overlanders running the Hana Highway. The beach park has restrooms and showers, plus a large grassy area where vans and rigs park for the night alongside hardcore windsurfers. Dawn brings world-class wind and waves — it’s a proper spectacle even if you’re not into watersports. Gets crowded with day-use crowds by 10am.
Access is right off Highway 36 with no permits required, though it’s technically day-use only. Rangers rarely enforce overnight restrictions on self-contained rigs. Park on the grass away from the beach to avoid sand and salt spray. No potable water on-site, but Paia town is 2 miles east for resupply.
World-class windsurfing and roadside beach camping
Place Details
| Type | Point of Interest |
|---|---|
| Street address | Hookipa Park, Kuau, Hawaii 96779 Get directions → |
| Nearest town | Paia, HI |
| Miles from pavement | 0 mi |
| Minimum vehicle | Any vehicle |
| Access road surface | Paved |
| Cell service | Partial |
| Cost (USD/night, 0 = free) | Free |
| Reservation required | No |
| Stay limit (nights) | 0 nights |
| Best season | Year-round |
| Land manager | County |
| Permit required | No |
| Amenities | Showers, Toilets, Trash service |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
| Find on Google | Search on Google → |