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Mauna Kea Beach, Kawaihae

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#10 of 42 in Beaches in Island of Hawaii
Beach · Nature / Park
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  • By debradefreyn
    After spending half a day at Hapuna Beach, I didn’t think this could top it but it did. Hapuna was great for parking and boogie boarding, but it got crowded quickly. Mauna Kea was just as...  more »
  • By Tom G
    Soft sand, plenty of room to spread out; good location to learn stand up paddleboard. Public beach, plus private beach for Mauna Kea resort.  more »
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