The parking area for the public beach is at the end of Mauna Kea Beach Drive.
Beachgoers walk about a quarter of a mile to reach the beach.
Beachgoers walk about a quarter of a mile to reach the beach.
The public access runs through the resort grounds.
Mauna Kea Beach from the south end.
The south end of the beach is more for the public; the north end is predominantly hotel guests.
The Ala Kahakai National Scenic Trail runs south from the beach toward Hapuna Beach.
The Ala Kahakai National Scenic Trail runs south from the beach toward Hapuna Beach.
Golf greens abut the south end of the beach.
Mauna Kea Beach from the south end.
Mauna Kea Beach.
Mauna Kea Beach.
Mauna Kea Beach.
Mauna Kea Beach.
The waves close to shore can be good for boogie boarding.
A Hawaiian canoe built to resemble historic models gives tours of the area.
Outrigger canoes at Mauna Kea Beach.
Mauna Kea Beach from the north end with the hotel on the left.
A short wave breaks off of the north point.
Sunset from Mauna Kea Beach.
Sunset from Mauna Kea Beach.