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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park vs Kapalua Beach

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Kapalua Beach are both recommended by travel writers. On balance, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is the choice of most professionals compared to Kapalua Beach. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is ranked #3 in Hawaii with recommendations from 4 reviewers such as Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Travel + Leisure.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
9 / 10
Hawaii National Park, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii, HI
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Hawaii’s premier natural attraction, home to an active volcano and one of only two World Heritage Sites in the islands." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Few visitors are familiar with this 116,000-acre portion of the national park...hike through forest and fields that include a cinder cone, tree molds from an 1866 lava flow, and ranchera relics." Full review
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Note: There are restrooms but no drinking water.
Fodor's Fodor's
"Since the latest eruption began in 1983, Kilauea Volcano has been adding new land to the Big Island rather steadily." Full review
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If you do nothing else on the Big Island, do the volcano.
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Even among Hawaii's many wonders, this national park stands out: its two active volcanoes testify to the ongoing birth of the islands." Full review
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For hikers, it's heaven.
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The awe-inspiring and ruggedly beautiful Kilauea is called the drive-in volcano because paved roads allow you to traverse it by car." Full review
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Kapalua Beach
Kapalua Beach
8 / 10
Ritz Carlton, Kapalua, Maui, HI
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Recognized as one of the world's best beaches, and for good reason." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"The stuff of dreams: a golden crescent bordered by two palm-studded points." Full review