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Anaeho'omalu Bay, known as A Bay, features a white sand beach, freshwater springs, picnic tables, showers, and plenty of shade beneath the picturesque coconut trees. Known as a great spot for windsurfing, swimming, snorkeling, and diving, visitors can access this little piece of paradise by turning near mile marker 76 at the entrance to the Waikoloa Beach Resort.

About seven miles to the north is the Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area, often ranked as the best beach in Hawaii (or in the United States!). Vacationers staying in will find a wide, golden sand beach here along with lifeguards, picnic tables, pavilions, and restrooms. The cove and gradual slope provides safe swimming and snorkeling when the water is calm, as well as good body surfing and shore fishing, but the area has dangerous riptides in the wintertime. Hapuna Beach is located on the Queen Ka'ahumanu Highway (Highway 19), about two and a half miles south of Kawaihae.

The gorgeous crescent of sand at Mauna Kea Beach, also known as Kauna'oa Beach, is one of the best beaches in Hawaii. Guests of can enjoy excellent swimming and snorkeling inside the reef during calm seas and good surfing during high surf. Mauna Kea Beach is located near mile marker 68 off Highway 19, less than a mile north of Hapuna Beach. Parking is very limited, so arrive early or park at Hapuna Beach and walk.

Protected by an offshore reef, Spencer Beach County Park is a great spot for families. Visitors renting can enjoy great snorkeling, safe swimming, and shoreline fishing here. Amenities include restrooms, lifeguards, cold-water showers, picnic facilities, pavilions with electricity, tennis courts, and basketball and volleyball courts. The beach is located just south of Kawaihae Harbor, between mile markers 2 and 3 on Highway 270.

Other great beaches for guests of the include Waialea Beach (Beach 69), with excellent swimming and snorkeling in calm water, and Mahukona Beach County Park just north of Lapakahi, offering full facilities and a wrecked steamboat 150 yards off shore in just 20 feet of water.







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