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Hanauma Bay
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Hanauma Bay on the Kalanianaole Highway of Oahu is formed by a volcano crater. In early days it was used by Hawaiian Royalty for fishing and recreation. Today it is a Marine Reserve and a popular snorkeling site, visited by (on average) 3000 people each day. Before entering the beach visitors are required to view a short film to learn about the marine life, preservation and safety rules for the park. Locals are very protective of this area and many visit it daily. It is free for locals and active military , and tourists are charged $7.50 to enter.

In 2016 Hanauma Bay was No. 1 on the list of America's top 10 beaches.

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.GomekFlorida
04/25/18 1:39 PM GMT
This to me looks a bit like Mount Maunganui Bay of plenty on the north island back in NZ. I had a sweetheart many years ago that live in the area around Te Puke.
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.Dunstickin
04/25/18 2:16 PM GMT
Similar styles of scenery we have...And a great photographer to catch it all!
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::Ramad
04/25/18 2:17 PM GMT
That clean blue water and sand of this bay protected by the curved hill look very attractive. I can understand why they charge money from tourists for using this area.
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
::tigger3
04/25/18 3:03 PM GMT
Rugged and so beautiful! tigs=^..^=
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::Nikoneer
04/25/18 9:46 PM GMT
Woooooowwwwww, leave it to Mrs. Robinson to find gorgeous beaches anywhere. I like how the rocks aren't consistent throughout the low water... there's at least some spots of plain sand for people to wade out and enjoy not having their feet and knees banged up by reef rocks. I'm guessing they're volcanic in origin, since the entire islands are themselves. Beautiful shot, Lyn. I'm keepin' this one.

-Nik
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.koca
04/26/18 6:09 AM GMT
Fantastic view and great capture.
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::corngrowth
04/26/18 9:12 AM GMT
Spectacular 'bird's eye' view, Lyn!
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.icedancer
05/02/18 7:48 PM GMT
Another gorgeous shot and such colour and very inviting for me
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