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Review:
Makalawena Beach is one of the most beautiful natural beaches on Hawai'i's Big Island, only accessible on foot via a hiking path in Kehaha Kai State Park located near the 90-91 mile markers of Highway 19. Visitors should note that the hike to the beach is moderately strenuous, accessible either via a 20-minute trek across a barren lava field or a secluded 1.5-mile nature hike. The reward once visitors reach the beach is spectacular, though, with soft powder white sand beachfront framing spectacular views of the island's coastline. Excellent conditions are offered for boogie boarding and swimming, with tide pools and coves offering secluded spots for wading and beachcombing. Ample shaded spaces are available for picnics, with multiple lookouts for observing humpback whales throughout the fall and winter months.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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