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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/25/2022
The County of Hawai'i had placed O'oma Beach near the top of land it was trying to acquire for years to preserve from commercial development. The county purchased the beach land in 2014 and much effort has been made to rehabilitate it to its natural state
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/25/2022
The beach is sandy, but with many lava rocks, particularly along its north side where the beach is mostly lava shelf.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/25/2022
Historical building structures can be found around the beach.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/25/2022
The roads to access the beach are sand and gravel, however the entrance on the north is very steep terrain, requiring most visitors to enter on foot from this side.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/25/2022
Tide pools at O'oma Beach.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/25/2022
O'oma has some of the only rock jumping around, though the tides ensure that only the brave attempt it.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/25/2022
Historical structures at O'oma Beach.

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