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Manini Beach
4.6★ · 207 Google ratings · Captain Cook, Hawaii
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Showers✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 120 ft away · about 6 spaces · free
Walk
50 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 500 yd away
Cost
Free
Water
84°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
2 ft range today
Length
160 ft of shoreline
Sand
90 ft from the water to the back
Map of Manini Beach
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1Parking130 ft from the listing2Showers300 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 18 visitors · 2017–2026
Excellent snorkeling and marine life
The bay holds abundant fish, coral, dolphins, and sea turtles visible from shore or shallow water.
Picnic with shade and views
Grassy lawn with palm trees and picnic tables overlook the Captain Cook Monument across the bay.
Arrive by 9am for parking
The lot holds only 7-10 cars and fills by late morning, forcing you to park several blocks away.
Bring water shoes for entry
The water access is rocky and narrow, with a shallow reef that requires sturdy footwear.
Check conditions before snorkeling
Waves and rough water can make entry dangerous; morning visits offer calmer conditions than afternoon.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
80°F · light drizzle
Water
84°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
5.1 ft · 11 s apart
Wind
1 mph from the E
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 00:48 | High tide | ↑ |
| 06:37 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 14:02 | High tide | ↑ |
| 20:44 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 7, 6:43 AM.
Practical
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📍 Manini Beach Rd, Captain Cook, HI 96704
🅿 Parking 120 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 50 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 500 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Manini Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 120 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Manini Beach?
40 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Manini Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 500 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
