Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Hamoa Beach
If your vision of paradise involves a book, a palm tree, and the sound of waves at your
feet, you'll find it at Hamoa Beach, the
nicest beach in Hana.
Travelers from Michener to
Twain have written of the beauty of its
sandy shoreline
(
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)
.
Hulopo'e Beach Park
This
marine reserve
has a
sandy cove, vibrant reef,
and
palm-fringed shoreline
. Sum-
mer months bring good
surfing
and
bodysurfing
and easy access to
coastal hiking trails
.
Public restrooms, showers, and picnic tables make this a
family-friendly
outing on the is-
land of Lana'i (
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)
.
Papohaku Beach
On most days your footprints will be the only set in the sand at Papohaku, one of the
longest beaches in Hawai'i. This westward-facing shoreline offers Moloka'i's
best sun-
sets.
It's perfect for anyone wanting to
escape
for a little while (
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).
Moloka'i's Papohaku Beach
leaving footsteps in the sand
Honolua Bay
A world-renowned surf spot during winter, Honolua Bay has the island's best snorkeling
during the calm, warm summer. Hawaiian
green sea turtles
are a common sight, as are
parrotfish, octopus,
and the rare
spinner dolphin
(
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)
.
Pu'u Keka'a
The island's most famous snorkeling spot, also known as
Black Rock,
is one if its best.
This rocky promontory on the Ka'anapali strip is a magnet for
sea turtles
and
reef fish.
