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Ten Hawaii Beach Vacation Ideas

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Big Island: Hilton Waikoloa Village
Big Island: Hilton Waikoloa Village. Photo ©  Teresa Plowright.

This resort has no easily swimmable beach, but does have this beach area at its saltwater lagoon (where sea turtles might swim in.)

Photo © Teresa Plowright.
On the Kohala Coast of Hawaii's Big Island, the 65-acre Hilton Waikoloa Village is a big draw for families.

The resort is on the Kohala Coast, amid the striking scenery of the coastal lava fields. With this setting, the resort has no real swimmable beach, but guests can snorkel in the ocean-fed salt-water lagoon, where they might see giant green sea turtles. Around the lagoon is a sandy beach, and kayaks and other watertoys are available. Guests can also take a free shuttle or a twenty-minute walk to a nearby beach.

Meanwhile, the Hilton Waikoloa Village has pools galore, with waterfalls, grottos, and waterslides. The resort also has a novelty that kids love: families can get around the large grounds by a monorail or on canal-boats.

Read more about Hilton Waikoloa Village for families -- lots of photos too.

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