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Onomea Bay
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Shannon145
Augusta, GA88 contributions
Stunning
Jun 2023 • Couples
Stunning tropical paradise, and the drive is part of the beauty. The path is long and hilly, and I did not enjoy the golf cart maintenance crews driving past every few minutes. But the scenery is worth the hike.
Written 23 June 2023
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fiamma11
Vienna, VA4,906 contributions
Lush, Stunning Coastline
Jan 2022
This is a lush and stunning coastline that should not be missed. There are pathways and the botanical garden very close by. An achingly beautiful area which I would not want to miss.
Written 17 November 2022
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Richard K
Memphis, TN993 contributions
Stop and see
Sep 2022 • Couples
The trail access is on the 4-mile scenic loop. The sign is hard to see. You’ll probably see cars on the side of the road. The walk is paved and easy. At the bottom of the hill turn right and walk the narrow trail to the water.
Written 7 September 2022
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Mike F
Antigo, WI254 contributions
Love this trail!
Jul 2022
Not really a trail, but a paved walkway heading downhill to a little turnoff beside the Gardens. Parking can be tricky, but its free! Once down, beautiful bay and excellent view! Right side has a little trail that leads out to the lava rock, great spot for a picture! Tougher coming back up, but its short and paved.
Written 24 August 2022
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Bruce C
Twinsburg, OH993 contributions
Moderately Challenging but Beautiful
Jul 2022 • Family
Our main reason for visiting the island of Hawaii was to walk to easy to moderately difficult trails. We really did not have that much time so I was looking to cram a few short hikes into her last few hours on the island. It is easy to find the trail head but parking is a been a little challenging because it was a bit crowded. The first part of the hike takes you down at least 100 stairs and inclines, which is paved relatively easy. You continue to descend on what was wet brown and a bit slippery. Finally, we could enter the rocky shoreline and observe the bay and always beauty. The variety of plants and gigantic trees on the way down is inspiring. We crossed over the day and began to a sand along the part of the path called the donkey or donkey Kong bath. After walking up a couple hundred feet, it was not clear to us whether the path was intended to go to the left or the right, and fearing that we would get “lost“, we just decided to turn around and walk the way back up the original path. Total time was less than 90 minutes and we did spend quite a lot of time taking pictures and just taking in the beauty as well as talking to locals. The path was a bit wet and slippery in places but the paved areas to cities we are one has the greatest a sentence decent and parentheses made it difficult only in the physical energy required to march back up the hill. It was worthwhile.
Written 5 July 2022
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ejcaustx
62 contributions
Ridiculous Beauty and no one there!
Jun 2022
This is a real easy hike down the trail to a secluded beach/rocky area. No way you're going to swim in it. Too rough. But a great spot to view an unspoiled coastal area. There's a sometimes blow hole out on the rocky point. Great photo spot. Pretty much had it to ourselves as well.
Written 7 June 2022
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Jessica C
Orange County, CA24 contributions
Quick hike
Mar 2022 • Couples
Short but amazing hike! Has a few out and back trails that lead down to beaches and into the forest. Off and on rain and humidity so be careful of the slippery rocks.
Written 23 March 2022
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GeneralShamu
New York City, NY1,058 contributions
Short hike
Apr 2021
Quick hike down to the bay from the street. Little tricky to follow at times and can be slippery/muddy if it has been raining. Boots recommended. No services at trailhead.
Written 5 May 2021
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5frys
Belgrade, MT619 contributions
Beautiful and remote
Jan 2021 • Family
A most beautiful lush walk down to a remote beach. Do not miss it!!! The drive on the road to get there is also like a Hawaiian wonderland.
Written 14 January 2021
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Russ Lacuata
Long Beach, CA8,569 contributions
Scenic Drive
Jan 2020 • Solo
The scenic drive on the Hamakua Coast is a MUST do drive. The road twist and snakes through a lush tropical rain forest lined with streams. Several stops allows for breathtaking views of the ocean coast.
Written 1 February 2020
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