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Manini'owali Beach (Kua Bay)


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 80 attractions in Kailua-Kona
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Attraction type: Beach
Address: Hwy. 19, dirt road N. of mile marker 88 Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI

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5 of 5 stars
nursesar   166 contributions
Cincinnati
Nov 1, 2009

Most beautiful beach I've seen in Hawaii. Like a Caribbean beach. The water is crystal clear and soooo blue!!. The most white sand I've seen in Hawaii. I'm so glad that the state paved the road down to Kua Bay since our last trip to Hawaii. The road is across from the West Hawaii Veteran's cemetery. We were there in... more

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5 of 5 stars
FlipperGirl   83 contributions
SoCAL
Aug 23, 2009
3
people found this review helpful

The Big Island is often pushed aside and described as not having very many gorgeous and easily accessible beaches like you find on Maui, however, I think that some of the best beaches in the State can be found here and this is one of them! I thought Mauna Kea (Kauna'oa) Beach (sometimes in the top 10 list of US... more

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5 of 5 stars
bjmack   17 contributions
North Carolina
Dec 8, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

Fine white sand beach (a rarity for the big island) and clear water. Kua Bay Beach is a favorite spot for the locals. Parking tends to fill up after 11am. Great for boogie boarding or sun bathing. Decent snorkeling on calm days on the north side. more

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5 of 5 stars
sf213   329 contributions
Dallas, Texas
Jul 24, 2008
4
people found this review helpful

I didn't know a beach like this even existed on the Big Island. The sand was white and finer than sugar. The water was a completely clear turquoise. We heard about this beach from some locals and ended up going there twice on our 5-day trip. We tried to go back a 3rd time, but it was Wednesday, and the... more

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5 of 5 stars
nuves9   5 contributions
San Jose, CA
Mar 27, 2008
4
people found this review helpful

This beach was awesome and gave us the true experience of relaxation on the beach! The drive was not bad at all from our hotel in Kailua-Kona (about 20 mins) and a previous reviewer gave directions that took us there without getting lost. Definitely, look to your right as you are driving along and when you see the Veteran's Cemetary... more

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5 of 5 stars
JIsurfer   25 contributions
Goose Creek, SC
Dec 3, 2007
6
people found this review helpful

This was THE most beautiful beach I've ever seen. Looked like something out of a magazine. Be mindful of the locals though, this is their beach, but they willingly share it with you. Keep it beautiful by cleaning up your trash. more

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5 of 5 stars
suisenvacances   6 contributions
California
Aug 26, 2006
14
people found this review helpful

Manini'owali is a beautiful beach on the Big Island with CLEAN FINE WHITE SAND and CLEAR TURQUOISE WATER. It is about 4 miles north of the Kona Airport. If you are going north on Queen K Highway (Hwy 19) watch for a sign that says "Kakaha Kai State Park, Manini'owali Section". It is right across from the West Hawaii Veterans... more

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4 of 5 stars
まさしげ   23 contributions
大阪
Oct 23, 2009

とても綺麗な海です。のんびりできます。小さな駐車場と簡易トイレがあり着替えるところ、シャワーなどはなかったような気がしま... more

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5 of 5 stars
ゆりゆり   30 contributions
神戸
Sep 27, 2009

一度行こうとしたらビーチのクローズの日でゲートがしまっていていけませんでした。翌日に行きました。大きな道からはずれて細い... more

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4 of 5 stars
ryosan012000   30 contributions
西宮
Aug 27, 2009

ハワイ島通の方のブログをみて行きたくなりレンタカーで行きました。少しわかりにくい入り口ですが進んでいくと目の前にとてもき... more

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Manini'owali Beach (Kua Bay) Address

Hwy. 19, dirt road N. of mile marker 88, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI