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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park vs Makena Beach
Both are praised by expert writers. On balance, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park ranks significantly higher than Makena Beach. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park ranks #3 in Hawaii with accolades from 4 publications including Travel + Leisure, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
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Hawaii National Park, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii, HI
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Frommer's
"Hawaii’s premier natural attraction, home to an active volcano and one of only two World Heritage Sites in the islands."
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"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."
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Note: There are restrooms but no drinking water.
Fodor's
"Since the latest eruption began in 1983, Kilauea Volcano has been adding new land to the Big Island rather steadily."
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If you do nothing else on the Big Island, do the volcano.
Lonely Planet
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"Even among Hawaii's many wonders, this national park stands out: its two active volcanoes testify to the ongoing birth of the islands."
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For hikers, it's heaven.
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."
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Makena Beach
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Makena Beach, Maui, HI
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"One of the most popular beaches on Maui, Makena is so vast it never feels crowded."
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The shorebreak is steep and powerful.
Fodor's
"Locals successfully fought to turn Makena—one of Hawaii's most breathtaking beaches—into a state park."
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Michelin Guide
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"Make means "dead" in Hawaiian, but you won't find any dead horses on this beach-just three lovely crescents of sand, separated by volcanic rock."
