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Iolani Palace vs Makena Beach
Both Makena Beach and Iolani Palace are endorsed by professional travelers. On balance, Iolani Palace ranks significantly higher than Makena Beach. Iolani Palace comes in at #1 in Hawaii with endorsements from 9 reviews including Afar Magazine, Frommer's and Michelin Guide.
Iolani Palace
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Afar Magazine
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364 South King Street, Honolulu, HI 96813
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Fodor's
"America's only royal residence was built in 1882 on the site of an earlier palace."
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Concierge
"King David Kalakaua built this palace in 1882, as a symbol to the world that Hawaiian royalty was as grand as any in Europe."
Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"If you're intrigued with kings and queens, join the 90-minute docent-led tour... with plenty of history provided."
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Peek at rare treasures and crown jewels
Afar Magazine
"The only royal palace in the United States, it has plenty of lavish decor to ooh and ahh over."
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Travel + Leisure
"Hawaii is the only state that was once a monarchy...and the best place to get a sense of how Queen Lili’uokalani and the royal family lived is with a visit downtown to ‘Iolani Palace."
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Makena Beach
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Makena Beach, Maui, HI
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Frommer's
"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
1 Star
"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."
