This crescent-shaped white-sand beach is fronted by sparkling turquoise waters that offer first-rate swimming and bodyboarding (especially in winter), and good snorkeling when waters are calm. And unlike Makalawena, a paved road leads right up to it. Thus Maniniʻowali draws major crowds, especially on weekends. Arrive late and cars will be parked half a mile up the road. That’s reason aplenty for locals to continue grumbling about the easy access the paved road provides. The parking area has bathrooms and showers.
To get here, take the paved road between mile markers 88 and 89 (north of the main Kekaha Kai entrance). Hikers will enjoy the scenic coastal trail from here to Kukio Beach.
