Map

Ho'okipa Beach Park vs Akaka Falls State Park

Akaka Falls State Park and Ho'okipa Beach Park are both endorsed by travel writers. Overall, Akaka Falls State Park is the choice of most writers compared to Ho'okipa Beach Park. Akaka Falls State Park scores 86 with praise from 4 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Afar Magazine.

Ho'okipa Beach Park
Ho'okipa Beach Park
8 / 10
Hana Highway, Paia, Maui, HI 96768
From $0 /night
Frommer's Frommer's
"The wild north shore beach of the same name is certainly hospitable to wave riders... it’s among the world’s top spots for windsurfing and kiting." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"To see some of the world's finest windsurfers, hit this beach... also one of Maui's hottest surfing spots." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Hoʻokipa is to daredevil windsurfers what Everest is to climbers. It reigns supreme as the world’s premier windsurfing beach." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"For some inexplicable but astounding reason, over a dozen sea turtles bask on the sand at Ho‘okipa Beach Park at sunset." Full review
Akaka Falls State Park
Akaka Falls State Park
8 / 10
End of Akaka Falls Road, Island of Hawaii, HI
From $0 /night
Frommer's Frommer's
"One of Hawaii's most scenic waterfalls... down to an observation point. You'll have a perfect view of 442-foot Akaka and nearby Kahuna Falls." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"An easy, meandering 10-minute loop trail... takes you to the best spots to see the spectacular cascades of Akaka." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Akaka Falls resides in the appropriately named Akaka Falls State Park, which is just a short car ride from the town of Hilo on the Big Island." Full review
Where Where
"A 0.4 mile paved loop walks you through lush tropical vegetation to two scenic vista points." Full review
Atlas Obscura Atlas Obscura
"These picturesque Hawaiian falls are home to a rare species of fish that uses a special sucker to climb up cliffs. " Full review
Show All Reviews