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Makalawena Beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 90th place out of 282 beaches in the Hawaii region 253.7 km away from its center, the city of Honolulu. It is one of the beaches of Makalawena settlement, just 0.5 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.
It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, hikers, pet owners etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Makalawena 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, snorkeling.
Getting to the beach is not easy. To reach it, you need to take a path more than 1km long.
3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Manini'owali Beach, which has a rating of 8.7.
Makalawena Beach (Hawaii) is located outside the Makalawena 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 Hawaii, 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.
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Mahaiula 0.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise water
Makalawena 3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Makalawena 3.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Makalawena 5.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise pure water
Laniakea 3.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Laniakea 0.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Kailua-Kona 0.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Kapalaoa 1.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Kapalaoa 2.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Kailua-Kona 5.9 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Puako 4.7 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Puako 4.1 km
What to do in Makalawena Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
When it comes to what to do in Makalawena Beach, it's impossible not to mention an insanely popular activity: snorkeling. The coastal waters of the region are full of interesting views, which can be observed through a snorkeling mask. Well, if you do not have the necessary equipment for snorkeling - everything can be purchased at the nearby shops.
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The Makalawena Beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Makalawena Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.
The Makalawena Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.
Makalawena Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
Makalawena Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Makalawena Beach.
There are 38 places to stay in the Makalawena Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Makalawena Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Makalawena Beach has no parking spot and you have to walk along the trail for more than 1km to reach the beach.
There are 1 attractions near Makalawena Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Kekaha Kai State Beach located in 2.4 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Makalawena Beach is September. Its average value reaches 27°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 28°C. The coldest month is February with air temperature 25°C and water 25°C. See more details in weather section.
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Kailua 3 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Honolulu 4.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access
Hamakuapoko 2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Pewaukee 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Cannon Beach 1.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Beach Park 0.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Southampton 1.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright shell sand, Turquoise water
Palm Valley 3.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Las Flores 0.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax
Islesford 4.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Miami Beach 1.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Kanahena 1.9 km
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