Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The endless stretches of golden sand are an obvious and noteworthy draw, but sand
alone doesn't entice millions of visitors to flock to a 727-square-mile dot in the middle of
the Pacific. Perhaps it's more than just the image of yourself in a lounge chair on the sand
with a mai tai in hand and the soft breeze rustling the palm trees overhead. Maybe it's also
the way the trade winds blow across a beach of black sand at Wai'anapanapa State Park,
stirring up waves on the sparkling blue waters. Or it's the hope of a close encounter with a
giant green sea turtle while snorkeling off the coast of Napili Bay. Or maybe it's the way
the setting sun reflects in the waters off Makena, creating an atmosphere that's both fiery
and calm in the same fleeting moment.
