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Surfer at sunset on the beach in Waikoloa. Big Island. USA. Surfers in the coral and lava flank Anaeho'omalu Bay in Hawaii. Waikoloa Beach is an area located on the South Kohala coast on the island of Hawaii and is located in the census-designated place of Puako. It can be confused for Waikoloa Village, a CDP in the same 'ahupua_a' and is also known as 'Waikoloa'. The area is home to many notable cultural and geologic features of the ancient Hawaiian culture including aquaculture fishponds, anchialine ponds and petroglyphs. It is the location of the Lavaman Triathlon, one of the qualifying events for the Ironman Triathlon World Championships.[5] Also there is a water sport shop to rent snorkeling equipment & tours, a glass bottom boat, paddle boards,kayaks, and hydro bikes. It is also the home of the waikola canoe club. Anaeho_omalu, also known as 'A Bay' is best known for its sunsets, snorkeling and its historical significance in Hawaiian culture. Waikoloa Beach is in Anaeho_omalu Bay at the southernmost point of the Waikoloa area. (Photo by: Sergi Reboredo/VW Pics/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)