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Review:
Mauna Kea Beach is stunningly beautiful golden sand beach, one of the most beautiful of all the great beaches on the Big Island of Hawaii.
Long and wide, the beach is fabulous for long walks but is even better for swimming as the sand slowly slopes out into the water, so entering it is easy even for children or beginners.
You can keep wading for quite a while until you reach waist-deep water. Snorkeling is also popular, but only at the two extreme beach ends where the beach is guarded by natural rock promontories.
Because the beach is connected to the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, it is never crowded, although parking is limited.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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