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    Manini'owali Beach (Kua Bay)

    1,193 Reviews
    #8 of 146 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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    “Beautiful white sandy beach”

    The most beautiful beach I’ve ever been in Hawaii. Recommended for the family/snorkeling. We saw a... read more

    Reviewed 4 days ago
    SaeromP15
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    “One of the best peaches”

    White sand beach, clean, great water, good parking facilities, showers & toilets are work in... read more

    Reviewed 6 days ago
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    Hwy. 19, Paved Road With Sign, Near Marker 88, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI
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    Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile
    Beautiful white sandy beach

    The most beautiful beach I’ve ever been in Hawaii. Recommended for the family/snorkeling. We saw a couple of green see turtle near rocks!! The waves are little bit tough but compared to other beach, it is acceptable even for children. There is no W.C, though....More

    Thank SaeromP15
    Reviewed 6 days ago
    One of the best peaches

    White sand beach, clean, great water, good parking facilities, showers & toilets are work in progress

    Thank MiamiKeyWest
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Turquoise Blue water and White White White White Soft Sand

    We were amazed by the both water color and the white sand. The sand was so white I needed sunglasses the entire time - couldn't take them off. Huge waves the day we were there. You can either enjoy the waves or go a bit...More

    Thank daqattaq
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    My FAVORITE beach!!!

    I love this beach so much! And I like the improvements they've made. It is so beautiful and the sand is so soft and white!!!

    Thank sloellie
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    After the “Hurricane”.. Still Beautiful

    My Fiancé and I vacationed the Monday (8/27) after hurricane Lane. Kona was not affected and Kua Bay was absolutely Gorgeous 😍

    Thank brownjulip
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Most BEAUTIFUL White Sand Beach

    Kua Bay was by far one of the most beautiful beaches I saw during my stay in Kona. It had the clearest water with the softest, most white sand. I visited about 10 different beaches while in Kona, and this was by far my favorite.

    2  Thank caymae
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    A favorite beach of mine!

    The bay is gorgeous green and blue water, the beach is white sand. This bay is close by, has nice bathrooms and the water is just gorgeous. I pop down here often for a quick dip, and guarantee you will love it!

    Thank nweller42
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Our favorite beach EVER

    We came to visit Kua Bay a couple of times during our trip. We loved it more than any other beach we visited (Makalawena was a close 2nd, but the ease of visiting Kua made it better!). It is easy to park at Kua Bay,...More

    2  Thank Velazquezs
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Fun Family Day at the Beach

    This cove was easy to get to with paved road, free parking and bathrooms. Needless to say the water was warm and crystal clear with beautiful white sand, great for snorkeling. While we were swimming there were sea turtles close to shore in about 2'...More

    Thank Miller5365
    Reviewed August 20, 2018
    Great Beach

    Soft white sand beach, crystal clear water, not too crowded and a great place to watch the sunset! Bathrooms and food nearby

    Thank ECSanDiego
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    Justin M
    May 25, 2018|
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    Response from jgluv2travel | Reviewed this property |
    Don't know cause improvements started in mid March just when we were leaving. There was an outdoor shower to rinse off but that may have changed because of the construction. This is a news article I found --- The Hawai‘i... More
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    ldbk23
    December 27, 2017|
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    Response from Christina B | Reviewed this property |
    No there’s no bike racks, but if you park at the first parking area (no signs there, but you’ll see cars parked and a wide path to the right). You can ride your bike on the path until you enter the beach pathways. You can... More
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    jamesh005
    August 13, 2017|
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    Response from IslanderOnTheRoad | Reviewed this property |
    it's been a few months since I've been there so I don't remember perfectly. I *think* the access road does not close, so it is always open. if the road has a barrier, there wll be a sign and if so, pay attention to it... More
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