This beach is a fantastic place to go snorkeling. The southern side of the beach boasts a remarkable lava rock wall that prevents bigger waves from crashing in. On the other hand, the northern side of the beach has waves that are perfect for surfing, but the shore is rocky, making it less ideal for boogie boarding.
While there is sand on the beach, it is not the soft, white type that is ideal for building sandcastles. Instead, it is more gray and crunchy, as it contains a significant amount of pulverized lava rock.
To navigate the slippery and sharp lava rock between the beach and the water, reef shoes are recommended. Once you're in the water, however, you'll be in for a treat! Be sure to bring your goggles and fins to witness the incredible sea life that awaits you, including morays, coronetfish, butterflyfish, tangs of all types, wrasse, and many more.
There are lifeguards on duty, as well as bathrooms and an outdoor shower to rinse off. There is also ample parking available in a small lot and a larger lot. Additionally, a reef safety nonprofit is present to offer reef-appropriate sunscreen to those in need.