Intimacy and calm in a natural, unspoiled environment await you at the Kapalua Bay Hotel where white sand beaches curve between
lava outcroppings embracing the sea.
Nestled between two black
lava outcroppings, Makena offers protection from the trade winds and provides great views of the islands of Molokini and Kahoolawe.
Today, as then, rolling surf collides against black
lava outcroppings where pockets of water collect, evaporate and leave salt drying in the warm Hawaiian sun.
On Hawaii's Big Island, the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka'upulehu is an intimate isolated resort spread among low - rise bungalows just steps from crystalline Pacific waters and a volcanic rock coast with black
lava outcroppings.
It's separated by a steep
lava outcropping and a five - minute hike.
Just a short walk along the paved walkway brings you to picturesque Ulua Beach whose golden sand and
lava outcropping provide a picture - perfect spot for sunbathing and snorkeling.
Not exact matches
Meru, with its weird, two - trunked doum palms and strange red
outcroppings — decomposed
lava boulders covered with red sandy soil — is excellent country for elephant - watching and, until recently, for rhinos as well.
Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel, a 351 - room resort, shares 1,839 acres of white sand, palm trees, and
lava - rock
outcroppings with its sister hotel the Mauna... Read More
Majestic
lava tubes, rocky
outcroppings, and large coral structures create the perfect habitat for fish to prosper.
Possible sites include: Bandit Ledge: The gentle hills and ridges of this site support a surprising amount of beautiful cauliflower corals Garden Eel Cove: The slow drop - off ends in a sandy bottom covered with graceful garden eels Anglers: A beautiful archway housing a big family of lionfish High Rock: A massive ridge capped by a pinnacle rising to within 10 feet (approx. 3 meters) of the water's surface Anchor Drag: A maze of canyons, arches small caverns provide enjoyable exploration of the lobsters, crabs, shrimp and puffer fish who live here North Golden Arches: The main attraction is a rock arch with scattered coral heads throughout the area South Golden Arches: A large rock arch with a sandy area, housing numerous marine animals Harlequin: A great spot for a deep dive to see large schools of fish Kaloko Arches: The main attractions here are the unique rock
outcroppings and
lava formations Turtle Pinnacle: One of best sites to find green sea turtles Eel Cove: Interesting and rapid drop - off for deep diving Thunder Reef: Good spot for viewing deep - water animals West Kaiwi: This dive site is one of the best for observing fish, with lots of coral and a nearby drop - off Please note: This is not an introductory dive.
You'll find a short trail that descending to the beach and leads to the opening of a
lava tube, or continue to a rocky
outcropping of
lava where you'll find a large blowhole and a long
lava arch.
We took a nice walk the night before from the Hyatt at the south end to Black Rock, an
outcropping of
lava at the north end that now serves as a great snorkeling location.