Mauna Kea Beach Hotel - Continued
Swimming at Kauna'oa Bay (aka Mauna Kea Beach) is a great treat for anyone who enjoys the seaside. Truly, it is the finest beach in the world, a quarter mile of soft white sand that meets a crystal clear ocean. Many times when you are walking knee deep in the water, merely peering down will revile the sea life among you. Since the bay is perfectly crescent its waters are protected from many harsh ocean elements, especially rough swells in the winter. Regardless of what time of year you are visiting the Big Island, Kauna'oa is a great location for children to learn how to swim and for eco-adventurers to explore the world of a lush tropical reef. Mauna Kea Beach is also home to legendary manta rays and playfully swim nightly off the north point.
Third Hole Restaurant at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel
For a new restaurant that has been open for only a few months, Third Hole is quite stellar. Having enjoyed two lunches there, I can confidently say that it will be one of the top dining venues on the island. Located in the club house of the Mauna Kea Golf Course, Third Hole offers excellent cuisine in a casual yet fine dining atmosphere. Foods offered range anywhere from personalized pizzas to chinese chicken salads and prawns to hot dogs. If there is something you desire that is not on the menu just ask and most likely the kitchen will make it for you. Try it out it's a symbol of the new Mauna Kea.
The trade winds are still playing havoc on the Big Island, bringing cool arctic air to this tropical paradise. Though for this afternoon's activities the winds prevented any rain from washing us out.
Big Island Eco Adventures (Zipline Tours)
What an adventure! Ranging from spans that are only a dozen feet off the ground to mile long runs over valleys with waterfalls. Not only do you get to zip across North Kohala but part of the adventure includes hikes and off roading in army vehicles. The entire experience is comprised of 8 zip lines, short hikes between each of them, local refreshments alongside a waterfall, and 30 minutes of off roading (each way); total it takes about 4 hours. If you choose to experience this excursion, ask to have Brax and Ha'a as your guides. Be ready to get dirty especially if it is raining but totally worth it.
*I will post a link to their website soon.
More scoop tomorrow on the changes to the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel since the renovation and other venues to check out on the island.
-- Jaguar
Hands down the best beach on the island of Hawaii, the Mauana Kea Beach Hotel is also one of the top of the island. After the extensive renovation following the damages after the earthquake in 2006, the hotel re-opened this year better than ever. The resort is the perfect place for couples and families. Highly recommended.
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