Sugar Cottage - South Kona Trip Report

[Aquanomad]

Yeah, Green Sand is beautiful and well worth the trip. You don't have to hike—local rednecks will drive you out in their 4X4s for a fee. Even so, probably not worth trying to dive there—conditions are often rough and it's a steep climb down to to the beach after you're dropped off. I believe a diver was lost there a couple of months ago.

I live down at South Point and know all the folks that shuttle. Not really "redneck". Just local guys earning a living and getting tourists in and out safely with a little aloha along the way. I located the guy who drown there a few months back for search and rescue. He was not diving. It is a dangerous beach and not much to see without a dpv. Mostly sand until you get out past bay where currents pick up quick. Also its unlikely youll get a guide to take your gear out due to space and safety.
Great report and pics op. Glad you enjoyed yourself and maximized that bottom time. Solid!

 

[grantwiscour]

The Miloli'i Pier is easy to miss. There is a right turn into an alley that gets you to the pier. When headed South the turn is before the church. You'll see the pier and a beach entry area and can backtrack to get to the pier.