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It’s right across the streets from the Veterans Cemetery + an easily missed road. You can ask Siri to take you there.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
KAHALU’U BEACH PARK:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n <\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWhere we snorkeled. Best snorkeling is in the morning, so be sure to get here early! Bring tevas<\/strong> or some kind of water shoes. Get cream on top of your shave ice (snowcapped), it’s right there by the beach! They do take card ps!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n <\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\nsuit | sandals | hat |sunglasses<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n <\/figure>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\r\n <\/figure>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nPUNALU’U:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThis is a black sand beach + the locals said they’re ALWAYS turtles here resting in the sand + playing in the surf!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
CARL SMITH BEACH: <\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nPerfect for kids. You can wade in clear water . . . no waves + they’re always turtles to swim with! The kids will LOVE it!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
NIGHT MANTRA RAY SNORKLE BY HANG LOOSE BOAT TOURS:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nOne of the coolest things I’ve done in my life! They have lots of times you can go throughout the day. But the pitch black ocean definitely added to the effect. We were sooo proud of Jonah for adventuring with us. Good chance I was more scared than he was!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\nThis cost $120 \/ person. They gave us a group rate + ended up being about $100 per person. Be sure to call ahead + ask for group rates!<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nI’m going to round up our favorite eats for another post since this one is already a novel \ud83d\ude42 Hopefully it offers help to someone visiting the big Island! xx<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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