Black sand beach near Hana, Maui
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Aloha!
Activities

NAPO’OPO’O VILLAGE–WALKING is pleasant along the roads through the village and along the water or for longer strolls–the road to City of Reguge offers 4 miles to walk, jog, or bike.

CITY OF REFUGE–Historical ancient village located in Pu’uhonua O Honaunau National Park located 4 miles to the south.

PAINTED CHURCH–A mile from City of Refuge, a beautiful church hand painted inside with lovely gardens.

BEACHES:
MANINI BEACH–One block from house–white coral beach with tall palms, serene and historical, look out across BAY to Captain Cook Monument. Beautiful swimming and snorkeling and sun or shade-bathing with a chair.
RAMP–One-half block from house–great place to launch kayak or enter water to snorkel &/or swim. Can relax on towel or chair. Wonderful spring-fed Queens pool…safe for young keikis (kids). Lots of fish and occasional turtles.
NAPO’OPO’O BEACH—3 blocks north, rocky with cleared out sandy areas, good entry for swimming when water is calm. Closest swim to dolphins.
KE’EI BEACH–10 minute walk or 3 minute drive to the south. White sandy beach. Tide pools, keiki pond, snorkeling, known SURF break.
TWO-STEPS–10 minute drive to the south. Great for snorkeling and seeing turtles and dolphins. Great for basking on the rocks.
HOOKENA BEACH–15 minute drive to the south. Grey sandy beach with a safe beach break for boogie boarding. Good swimming, snorkeling, occasional dolphins, peaceful local setting.
BANYANS–popular surf break in Kona one-half hour to the north
HAPUNA BEACH–One hour north, beautiful long white sand beaches, great for swimming, body boarding and boogie boarding.

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