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Sunset at Anaeho omalu beach...
Sunset at Anaeho omalu beach...
Waikoloa Beach Resort 

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Breezy A-Bay on Big Island

Recent Kilauea Volcano eruption has severely hit tourist traffic to the entire Big Island, despite the fact the dangerous lava flows impact less than a low single digit percent of total surface area of island. 

Diametrically across from the eruption site in SE corner of Big Island is the VERY SAFE Anaeho'omalu Beach, or A-Bay, near the popular Waikaloa. 

What I recall most distinctly is the granular 4 color sand I'd never seen before on a beach. I wish I could bring it back bags of it for landscaping :) 

A-Bay was a chance pit-stop I made, driving up Kohala Coast to Waipio Valley from Kona, the most well known city on Big Island's West Coast, with an international airport.

A-Bay is a place of unparalleled tranquility, a perfect long crescent shape, and salt and pepper sand. Long rows of palm trees make A-Bay one of the premier places to photograph a Big Island sunset. Ideal for Kite-surfing, paddle boarding or just lounging and taking a walk on the beach, which is what I did.
Waikoloa Beach Resort 

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BEACHFRONT HOME 2 acres, Pool, Tennis, Volleyball. Like your own private resort!

BEACHFRONT HOME 2 acres, Pool, Tennis, Volleyball. Like your own private resort!

Waimea HI
Stay at this beach holiday home in Kamuela. Enjoy private pools, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Mauna Kea Beach and Hāpuna Beach ...
10/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
Andy was extremely welcoming and met up with special Mai Tais and shared the features of the property. The property looks exactly like it is pictured - it is beautiful!

Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025

BEACHFRONT HOME 2 acres, Pool, Tennis, Volleyball. Like your own private resort!
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean Tower Waikoloa Village

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean Tower Waikoloa Village

4 out of 5
69-425 Waikoloa Beach Drive Waikoloa HI
The price is AU$446 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
AU$446
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Waikoloa. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 6 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,183 reviews)
Beautiful resort, great room and service but be prepared to walk a lot. The tram system doesn’t work that well by the end of our stay we didn’t even bother checking the schedule we just walked and beat the team most of the time. Also the cost to park is outrageous. You get charged $50/day. Highest ...

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean Tower Waikoloa Village
Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection

Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection

5 out of 5
68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr Kamuela HI
The price is AU$1,810 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
AU$1,810
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Kamuela. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
The whole experience at Mauna Lani was top-notch. Food is terrific (especially Canoe House; fabulous meal and service!), hospitality was warm and welcoming, the room was clean and comfortable with an incredible view, the golf courses and pools and beach amenities were five-star, and the overall vibe ...

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
BEACHFRONT HOME 2 acres, Pool, Tennis, Volleyball. Like your own private resort!

BEACHFRONT HOME 2 acres, Pool, Tennis, Volleyball. Like your own private resort!

Waimea HI
Stay at this beach holiday home in Kamuela. Enjoy private pools, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Mauna Kea Beach and Hāpuna Beach ...
10/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
Andy was extremely welcoming and met up with special Mai Tais and shared the features of the property. The property looks exactly like it is pictured - it is beautiful!

Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025

BEACHFRONT HOME 2 acres, Pool, Tennis, Volleyball. Like your own private resort!
Castle Hali'i Kai at Waikoloa

Castle Hali'i Kai at Waikoloa

4 out of 5
69-1029 Nawahine Pl Waikoloa HI
Stay at this golf aparthotel in Waikoloa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course and Hāpuna Beach ...
9/10 Wonderful! (720 reviews)
We enjoyed staying in unit 4G. The condo had 3 bedrooms. One had a king-sized bed. The second room had a queen bed, and the third bedroom on the 1st floor had two twin beds. Each had its own bathroom. There was also a laundry room in the condo. The kitchen was well equipped with a drip coffee maker, ...

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Castle Hali'i Kai at Waikoloa
Mauna Lani Point

Mauna Lani Point

4 out of 5
68-1050 Mauna Lani Point Dr. Kamuela HI
Stay at this beach condo in Kamuela. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a golf course. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (310 reviews)
Location on the kona coast

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Mauna Lani Point
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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