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    Manini'owali Beach (Kua Bay)

    1,221 Reviews
    #2 of 84 things to do in Kailua-Kona
    Nature & Parks, Outdoor Activities, Beaches
    Closed Now: 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
    Hwy. 19, Paved Road With Sign, Near Marker 88, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI
    Open today: 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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    “Clear blue water, a gorgeous beach!”

    Beautiful beach with calm waves on days we visited! Wear supportive shoes to traverse the lava... read more

    Reviewed 5 days ago
    julierS6486EN
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    San Diego, California
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    “One of Hawaii Island’s Most Beautiful Beaches”

    Access to this beach on the western side of the Big Island is quite easy. Parking is limited so... read more

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    LauraM12549
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    Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
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    Hwy. 19, Paved Road With Sign, Near Marker 88, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI
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    Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile
    Clear blue water, a gorgeous beach!

    Beautiful beach with calm waves on days we visited! Wear supportive shoes to traverse the lava rocks to get to beach. Easy parking with restrooms and showers. Some of the clearest water you will see.☮️🌊

    Thank julierS6486EN
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    One of Hawaii Island’s Most Beautiful Beaches

    Access to this beach on the western side of the Big Island is quite easy. Parking is limited so early arrival is recommended. Bathroom facilities are available here but you should bring your own umbrellas for shade and your own food and beverages. The water...More

    3  Thank LauraM12549
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    another day at the beach

    We were checking out beaches farther up and away from Kona because the Volcano Smog was so awful while we were there.

    Thank Mepps W
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Great beach

    The drive off of the main road is rough but the beach is worth it.Once you park you have a little walk down a gravel road that leads to the beach.There is usually a turtle or 2 in the shallow water near the shore.Plenty of...More

    Thank cster43
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Stunning beach and now very accessible!

    I planned on going to this beach but was a bit hesitant since a lot of TripAdvisor reviews mentioned that it's hard to get to and requires a trek over volcanic rock from the highway that can be tricky. This is NOT true! We went...More

    6  Thank Global63132592669
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Great beach!

    One of our favorite beaches for sunbathing and swimming / snorkeling. The water is very clear and the surf wasn't to big. Have to get back!

    1  Thank Scott I
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Beautiful Small White Sand Beach

    Locatedt a few miles north of the airport with good paved access and parking. Restroom and shower at parking lot. Get there early because it gets busy. Surf was a bit rough for body surfing the day we visited, but according to a local with...More

    Thank Joachim S
    Reviewed October 31, 2018
    Sand!!!!

    Absolutely gorgeous beach. Lots of sand and great waves for body surfing. I saw a turtle swimming by twice. There is also a food truck, definitely get a Hawaiian flavor shave ice with coconut cream topping! YOU WON'T REGRET!

    Thank Anastasia212
    Reviewed October 28, 2018
    Beautiful Beach. One of the finest I've ever seen

    This beach is extremely beautiful. We were told that this was a great beach but very busy. There were maybe 120 people there but the beach is very large so there was a ton of room for everyone. The beach and water were amazing. The...More

    Thank tag1991
    Reviewed October 23, 2018 via mobile
    Great family beach - go at Sunset!

    We wanted a beach that was similar to Makalawena, but a bit easier to access for our kids. This one did the trick! White sand, great surf. Occasionally the waves were powerful, but overall this was the perfect place for my 8 and 10 year...More

    1  Thank johnny_pitchfork
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    October 20, 2018|
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    Response from Mark M | Reviewed this property |
    It's only about 13 miles north of the cruise port but the traffic is usually heavy - especially going back south towards the ships. Seems like there is always construction. Depending on the time of day I'd allow 25 minutes... More
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    October 20, 2018|
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    Response from Naomi P | Reviewed this property |
    Yes- absolutely-beware of sea urchin clusters on nearby rock outcroppings- I would wear surf shoes. Enjoy!!
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    Caleb H
    October 17, 2018|
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    Response from prestonsult | Reviewed this property |
    Probably Uber. Don’t rent a scooter to go to Kua Bay. From a local.
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