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Lanikai Beach vs Akaka Falls State Park
Both Akaka Falls State Park and Lanikai Beach are rated highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Akaka Falls State Park scores marginally higher than Lanikai Beach. Akaka Falls State Park comes in at 86 with endorsements from 4 reviewers like Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
Lanikai Beach
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Michelin Guide
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Independent
Mokulua Drive, Kailua, Oahu, HI 96734
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Fodor's
"Peaceful jade green waters, powder-soft white sand, families and dogs frolicking mindlessly, offshore islands in the distance. It's an ideal spot."
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Be sure not to park in the marked bike/jogging lane.
Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Picture paradise: a white, sandy beach fringed with palm trees and fragrant tropical plants, licked by crystal-clear, aqua-blue surf."
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U.S. News & World Report
3.0
"Lanikai is more tranquil, offering relatively calm waters and a mile of white sands. This family-friendly beach is also within view of the Mokulua Islands, a haven for kayaking and surfing."
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Frommer's
"This is one of the best places on Oahu to greet the sunrise. Watch the sky slowly move from pitch black to wisps of gray to burnt orange as the sun rises over the two tiny offshore islands of Mokulua."
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Independent
"The crystal waters of Lanikai Beach sparkle under water sports enthusiasts on kayaks and paddleboards. If they’re lucky, a Hawaiian green sea turtle may pop its head out to say hello"
Akaka Falls State Park
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End of Akaka Falls Road, Island of Hawaii, HI
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Frommer's
"One of Hawaii's most scenic waterfalls... down to an observation point. You'll have a perfect view of 442-foot Akaka and nearby Kahuna Falls."
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Fodor's
"An easy, meandering 10-minute loop trail... takes you to the best spots to see the spectacular cascades of Akaka."
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Afar Magazine
"Akaka Falls resides in the appropriately named Akaka Falls State Park, which is just a short car ride from the town of Hilo on the Big Island."
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"A 0.4 mile paved loop walks you through lush tropical vegetation to two scenic vista points."
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Atlas Obscura
"These picturesque Hawaiian falls are home to a rare species of fish that uses a special sucker to climb up cliffs. "
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