This beach is BEAUTIFUL. It's like Hanauma Bay but free! The sand is so nice and you don't get any of the Volcanic vog like some of the Kailua area beaches.
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This beach is BEAUTIFUL. It's like Hanauma Bay but free! The sand is so nice and you don't get any of the Volcanic vog like some of the Kailua area beaches.
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We used to drive into this beach before there was a road. It is just simply one of the most stunning beaches you will ever see!
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Be sure to go on weekdays or early on weekends to insure you get in. Bring every thing you need. Great sand & blue water!
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Beautiful! We weren't there long, but it was a perfect beach experience.
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Easy access, nice white sand, not much shade, and have to walk over lava rocks to get to beach. Beautiful beach.
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i was blown away just as i walked up to the beach on the amazing colors of this bay on a sunny day it will shock you on a cloudy day its still nice but not as blinding blue we came here a few times on are stay with are 2 children ages 3 and 8 the first day was...
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Gorgeous colors in the water, busy with people, little sand area. Kids love it, somewhat mellow waves for boogieboarding
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Manini`owali Beach (aka Kukio Beach) is a great place for a day trip, bbq, or just worshipping the sun. However, here is the TIP if you want to beat the crowd and enjoy the splendors usually reserved for the mega rich (i.e. Michael Dell, Lance Armstrong, Charles Schwab, Brittney Spears, etc. to name a few who vacation in Kona):
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Paved road, bathroom room & parking. Bring shade there are no trees and a lot of sun! The most amazing soft white sand & good water to swim & play in the surf. One of our favorite beaches this trip
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road in was terrible, but worth while once you walked 30 min and got to the amazing beach
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