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Manini'owali Beach (Kua Bay)

Hwy. 19, dirt road N. of mile marker 88, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI
Ranked #2 of 69 attractions in Kailua-Kona
4.5 of 5 stars 75 Reviews
Type: Beaches
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2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012

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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Hawaii
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

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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Boston Burbs
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

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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Santa Fe, New Mexico
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Beautiful! We weren't there long, but it was a perfect beach experience.

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Kailua Kona, HI
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

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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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012
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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... More

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Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

Gorgeous colors in the water, busy with people, little sand area. Kids love it, somewhat mellow waves for boogieboarding

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Da Nang, Vietnam
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012
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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): Go... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012 via mobile

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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Toronto
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

road in was terrible, but worth while once you walked 30 min and got to the amazing beach

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