Kauna’oa Beach, also referred to as Mauna Kea Beach, is one of the Big Island's most beautiful white sand beaches, located at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. The family-friendly half-mile beach is a prime spot for swimming, sunbathing, and snorkeling during warm months, though visitors should note that strong rip currents and high waves can make ocean entrance dangerous during winter months. Though beach access requires entrance through the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, day-use visitors can receive free beach passes from the hotel's security office. Visitors can dine at the hotel's restaurant while using the beach, which offers lunch and dinner service and tropical alcoholic beverages. During the evening hours, floodlights at the hotel attract manta rays, making for great evening wildlife watching conditions.

Kauna’oa Beach, 62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Dr, Waimea, HI 96743

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