Locals of the Big Island of Hawaii used to have the most awesome place to hang out and relax. Located just south of Pohoiki, it was lovingly referred to as the “Warm Pond” by many. We will never forget that wonderful place. It had so many unique features, such as how it was connected to the ocean, so the waves would flow in. It was also pretty big in size, like a large swimming pool. Its size made it into a large swimming hole. It had a big tree that many people, especially keiki, would jump off of, into the warm pond. It was a well-known place, especially for features like how the fish would nibble on your toes… or how the temperature of the water was just right, like a warm bathtub.
Sadly this magical place was taken away by the 2018 eruption of Kilauea. The lava came in and snatched away our lovely little warm pond. Now the location is nothing but dried lava. Luckily, there is another small set of “Hot Ponds” that many people love almost as much. They are a little smaller and a little bit hotter… but they are very enjoyable none-the-less. Located in Pohoiki, just north of where the warm pond used to be, these hot ponds are also a great place to sit back and relax. They are also very close to the beach. However, nothing will ever compare to the big wonderful warm pond that was gone too soon.
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