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Makanalua Beach

Kaunakakai, United States

#278 out of 282 in Hawaii

5.8

Pleasant

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Deserted Good for swimming Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located outside the settlement

Kalaupapa • 0.6 km

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About

Makanalua Beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 278th place out of 282 beaches in the Hawaii region 91.4 km away from its center, the city of Honolulu. It is one of the beaches of Kalaupapa settlement, just 0.6 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand & rocks cover, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Makanalua Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Kalaemilo Beach, which has a rating of 5.8.

Makanalua Beach (Hawaii) is located outside the Kalaupapa settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the coast of the Moloka'i island and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Makanalua Beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Weather

history

+26 ^o C +24 ^o C

Air temperature

1.9 M/S

Wind

+26 ^o C

Water temperature

1.5 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Kalaupapa • 0.6 km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7 (Good)

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930m 12 min walk

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Murphy Beach Murphy Beach

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Honokowai Beach Honokowai Beach

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Kamehameha Beach Kamehameha Beach

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Kawakiu Beach Kawakiu Beach

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Make Horse beach Make Horse beach

8.1 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Kalaupapa • 650m

Main locality of province

Honolulu • 91.4km

Transport

Airport

LUP • 2km

Bus Station

L. Honoapi'ilani Rd./Honokowai Beach Park • 40.9km

Train Station

Monsarrat Avenue • 86.3km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Makanalua Beach?

The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gold color. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Makanalua Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Makanalua Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Makanalua Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.

The waves in the Makanalua Beach are usually strong.

So the overall recommendation of the Makanalua Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Makanalua Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Makanalua Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Makanalua Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Makanalua Beach.

How far is the Makanalua Beach from parking?

The Makanalua Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit Makanalua Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Makanalua Beach is August. Its average value reaches 26°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 27°C. The coldest month is March with air temperature 23°C and water 24°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Makanalua Beach (Hawaii) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Makanalua Beach (Hawaii) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.