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Yeah that's true, the first beach I went too was monitored and has signs up. This beach is right off of a resort with mostly only tourists, so I guess it's pretty rare for them to come up that close. The people touching them didn't really speak any English so it was hard, but everyone else let the turtle do its thing thankfully
 

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That's funny, because at the tourist beach that was monitored, we went to, it was the foreigners that wouldn't listen to the beach patrollers. Not sure if they didn't understand English or pretended not too. That's when I spoke up to leave them alone
 

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Yeah the beach only had one life guard and it was for the resort only. No other type of authority around, the yellow flags were up though that's about it for the beach.
 

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No, they also go onto the beach to bask in the sun. If you have never been to Hawaii, you will love it. The second you step off the plane, you feel the weight of the world lift from your shoulders. Beautiful place that everyone should visit at least once or every other year, okay I'm addicted:D
I didn't know that. That's great to know for my trip to Hawaii. Yes I have never been and I'm so excited. Im going on a swim with the sea turtles excursion there. Apparently it's against the law and extremely enforced to even touch them. Hope I don't go to jail...jk I can control myself...hopefully
 

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Kona Coast Resort balcony veiw.
 

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Thanks for sharing! I've only been to Maui, and I loved going all 4 times! I actually haven't seen that many sea turtles, you're very lucky. I've only seen about a handful of them each time...good stuff, enjoy! Eat some yummy pineapple, Apple bannas, rambutan, and try homemade banana bread if you can!
 

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A shopping center near Kona and the Hilton, waikiloa I think it is, will correct spelling lol.
 

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Thanks for sharing! I've only been to Maui, and I loved going all 4 times! I actually haven't seen that many sea turtles, you're very lucky. I've only seen about a handful of them each time...good stuff, enjoy! Eat some yummy pineapple, Apple bannas, rambutan, and try homemade banana bread if you can!
I've been to maui once when I was younger and loved it, this island is great too, had tons of pineapples and good types of drinks haha, we stopped by the bread factory but it was closed :( but they have really good bread! And no problem I'm happy to share I'm glad you enjoyed the photos!
 

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That Gelato place hooks it up! Reconnmended! Next to a burger place named Annie also Reconnmended
 

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A shopping center near Kona and the Hilton, waikiloa I think it is, will correct spelling lol.


Waikiloa resort is where we have stayed almost every year for 20 yrs!! Did you see the red foot enclosure??

Your pics where awesome!! I think we need to try the sub ride next time!!
 

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I'm going to the Big Island in a couple weeks for my honey moon - my goal is to see lots of sea turtles!! I love all of your photos! What are your suggestions for best sea turtle viewing? :)
 

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I'm going to the Big Island in a couple weeks for my honey moon - my goal is to see lots of sea turtles!! I love all of your photos! What are your suggestions for best sea turtle viewing? :)
I'm glad your visiting the big island! Good choice! I'll make you a list of my recconmended places to try while your there. On the Sea turtles check out my sea turtle post it has the name of the beach where I saw about 8! It's hard to spell off the top of my head, I'm on my way back, and we were visiting locals, so I'll ask and see if I can get you some cool local tips :) as for the turtles on this post I swam right up to me on a shallow shore near Hapuna beach! They also chill near the Hilton in the water I heard. Now when I saw all the turtles at once it was around 3-4 when they were out basking. Other people said they only got to see one :(
 

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Waikiloa resort is where we have stayed almost every year for 20 yrs!! Did you see the red foot enclosure??

Your pics where awesome!! I think we need to try the sub ride next time!!
Thanks!! I went there a couple times, they have an enclosure?? Man if so I missed that one :( and the sub ride is awesome, however it can be a hit or miss, we got to see three rare swimmers, the dolphin family, only 3 mins into the ride! They gave us a good show lol. We saw an Eagle Ray and the eel. And a ton of cool fish! The eel was so cool too he was just hanging out haha.
 

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