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    Halvor Tweto
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    12/16/2016
    Kealakekua Bay is the Big Island's largest natural bay, and it is a Marine Life Conservation District.
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    12/16/2016
    The heiau at Kealakekua Bay remains a sacred spot, and access is kapu (taboo).
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    12/21/2016
    Manini'ōwali Beach.
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    12/21/2016
    There are some great waves for boogie boarding at Manini'ōwali Beach.
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    12/17/2016
    The path to Makalawena Beach leaves from the north end of Mahai'ula Beach.
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    12/17/2016
    Makalawena Beach.
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    12/17/2016
    Makalawena Beach.
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    12/17/2016
    A-Bay Beach.
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    12/17/2016
    Rentals are available at A-Bay Beach.
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    12/17/2016
    The gate at A-Bay Beach that allows fish to swim into the Ku'u Ali'i fishpond.
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    12/17/2016
    'Anaeho'omalu Bay Beach, otherwise known as A-Bay.
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    12/17/2016
    Rocks make Kukio Beach a little tricky for swimming, but there are still plenty of sandy places to enter the water.
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    12/17/2016
    Looking north toward Kikaua Point from Kuki'o Beach.
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    12/17/2016
    Sea turtles frequently haul out for a rest at Kuki'o Beach. Always keep your distance to avoid disturbing their recovery.
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    12/17/2016
    Kikaua Point is a great beach for families because of its naturally protected bay and the shallow water.
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    01/17/2017
    La'aloa Bay Beach Park, also known as Magic Sands Beach.
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    01/17/2017
    A volleyball net at La'aloa Bay Beach Park.
    Halvor Tweto
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    12/16/2016
    Kona Beach sits in front of the Marriott.
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    12/16/2016
    Downtown Kailua-Kona near the pier.
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    12/09/2016
    Makaiwa Beach.
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    12/19/2016
    This cave near Makaiwa Beach was a home for groups of Hawaiians between 1500 and 1700 A.D.
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    12/19/2016
    The Kalahuipua'a Fishponds near Makaiwa Beach are fed by freshwater springs and ocean water.
    Halvor Tweto
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    12/17/2016
    Kikaua Point is a great beach for families because of its naturally protected bay and the shallow water.
    Halvor Tweto
    Photo Date: 
    12/11/2016
    Mau'umae Beach.
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    12/11/2016
    Hāpuna Beach.
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    12/11/2016
    Mongoose are common in the shrubs and undergrowth at Hāpuna Beach.
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    12/11/2016
    The south end of Mauna Kea Beach is more for the public; the north end is predominantly for hotel guests.
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    12/11/2016
    The Ala Kahakai National Scenic Trail runs south from Mauna Kea Beach toward Hapuna Beach.
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    12/11/2016
    Mauna Kea Beach from the south end.
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    12/11/2016
    A Hawaiian canoe built to resemble historic models gives tours of the area from Mauna Kea Beach.
    Halvor Tweto
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    12/11/2016
    Sunset from Mauna Kea Beach.

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