Kehena Beach

Nude beach · Puna Coast
Confirmed by 1 person
Illustration, not this spot.
⚖️ Customary / tolerated Clothing-optional 💧 Ocean (black sand) 🗓️ Year-round ☀︎ First-timer friendly
⚠︎ Status uncertain. Access and legality have changed over time. Verify locally before you go.

What people found

11 reports from people who have been. Reviewed before they appear.

Trashed×2 Heads up×2 Busy×2 Felt unsafe Still there Parking full Water looks bad Cold water

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A black-sand cove on the Big Island's Puna coast reached by a short, steep path down from Highway 137. Customary clothing-optional; Sunday drum circles.

☀︎ First-timer tip: Swimming can be very dangerous, so avoid swimming if locals are not in the water.

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Swimming here can be very dangerous. Every year idiots drown here. If the locals aren't swimming, you shouldn't either !

PuaMana ·

Etiquette

Towel down before sitting · ask before photos · no staring or sexual behavior · pack out what you pack in.

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Naturism here is non-sexual. There's no nudity in the app; everything is moderated. 18+.

Written up from bigislandguide.com. Last confirmed by a member on Aug 21, 2026.

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