This Beach Has the Clearest Waters in the U.S., According to Travelers

"Spending time near water can have a profoundly positive impact on your mental health-and that's not woo-woo talk, but real science. Studies show that simply listening to water sounds can lower cortisol levels, while touching it can boost overall well-being. So consider this your sign to plan a beach vacation-ideally to one of the most beautiful shorelines in the world. Better yet, you don't even need a passport to get there."

""This was my wife's favorite beach, because of the sand and the crystal clear blue water," another raved. And one more visitor even exclaimed, "WOW! This beach is so beautiful, words can't give it justice. You have to see it for yourself. The water is crystal clear, teal in color, and full of coral and fish. We were snorkeling and a giant turtle swam right near us. It was exciting.""

Spending time near water has measurable mental-health benefits: listening to water sounds lowers cortisol and touching water improves overall well-being. TripAdvisor review frequency identified the clearest U.S. waters, with Maniniʻowali Beach on Hawaii's Big Island ranking highest and nearly one in five reviews mentioning crystalline water. Reviewers praised the clear blue water, soft sand, lifeguards, snorkeling opportunities, visible coral and fish, and reports of turtles. Maniniʻowali Beach is within Kekaha Kai State Park and locally called Kua Bay. The beach offers boogie boarding, snorkeling, and swimming, and provides stretches of soft white sand for visitors.

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