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Swimming Holes in Hana, Hawaii
4 natural swimming holes
If Hana is home base, you're spoiled for choice: 4 natural swimming holes appear in our listings for this area. Plan around Year-round — that's the best season named in most local listings. Worth a first look: Hana Beach Park (Hana Bay), plus Red Sand Beach (Kaihalulu) nearby. They all fall in Maui County. The local flavor is pure ocean cove: every one of the 4 is a ocean cove.
Swimming holes in Hana
- Hana Beach Park (Hana Bay)
Hana Beach Park (Hana Bay) is a protected black-sand bay with calm swimming in the heart of Hana town.
- Red Sand Beach (Kaihalulu)
Red Sand Beach (Kaihalulu) is a hidden cinder-cone cove with rust-red sand and protected swimming.
- Venus Pools (Waioka)
Venus Pools (Waioka) are freshwater pools in a lava-rock gorge near Hana, filled by a stream and the ocean.
- Wai'anapanapa (Pa'iloa Beach)
Wai'anapanapa State Park's Pa'iloa black-sand beach offers swimming in the protected cove, plus a freshwater cave pool and sea arches.
Frequently asked questions
How many swimming holes are in Hana, HI?
Our directory lists 4 natural swimming holes in and around Hana, Hawaii, across Maui County. New spots are added as they're verified.
What kinds of swimming holes are in Hana?
The 4 listings cover 4 ocean coves. See each listing for details on access and conditions.
Which swimming hole near Hana should I try first?
Hana Beach Park (Hana Bay) is a well-documented local listing. Hana Beach Park (Hana Bay) is a protected black-sand bay with calm swimming in the heart of Hana town. Full details, maps, and safety notes are on its page.
When is the best time to swim near Hana?
Local listings most often name Year-round as the best season. Spring runoff can make rivers and creeks dangerously high — check local conditions before you go.