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Ke'e Beach
(12 - 30 feet novice) |
| Excellant beach
for family fun, but there is no lifeguard so
stay away from the strong currents in the channel
and past the reef. This is a big beautiful beach,
you may recognize it - some of love scenes from
the filming of The Thorn Birds was done
here. Bathrooms & showers are located at
the end of the Kuhio Hwy. The Kalalau Trail
starts from here, follow the path on the top
of the stone wall above the beach. Bathrooms
and showers. |
| At the end of the road is where
you park, if the lot is full use the dirt road
on the right side - it goes back aways but can
be a real rough ride. |
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Ha'ena Beach Park
 (experts
only) |
| Grassy
picnic areas, bathrooms, and a shower plus being
across the road from the Maniniholo Dry Cave
makes this a popular beach. Camping requires
a permit. Swimming in winter is impossible because
of the strong currents but ok in the summer. |
| 5 miles past Hanalei on the Kuhio
Highway. |
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| Tunnels Beach
(5-60 ft. novice & intermediate, summer
only) |
| No facilites
but is considered the best windsurfing and snorkeling
(when the water is relatively calm) spot on
Kaua'i. |
| 2 parking lots located just past
mile marker 8 one at .25 miles past the other
at .6 miles past or you can park at the Ha'ena
Beach Park (where picture was taken from) and
hike along the beach. |
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| Wainha Beach
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| Beach suggested for beachcombing
only. |
| Past mile marker 6 where the road
goes over the Wainha River. Small parking lot
just past wher you can see the beach. |
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| Lumaha'i Beach
(experts
only) |
| No
facilities and the reputation of being the most
dangerous places to swim keeps the crowds away
from this beach - add in a hike down a difficult
trail and you will find this beach is one of
the best places to get peace & quiet. Beware
of the strong currents at the river mouth. |
| Parking is limited. Access is
from either of 2 places, the vista point at
mile marker 5 or at the Lamahai Bridge. |
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| Hanalei Bay Beachs
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| Actually 4 beaches are situated
along the 2 mile horseshoe-shaped bay, all have
picnic areas and bathrooms Black Pot Beach
Park on the eastern end (also has lifeguards
and camping is allowed on weekends and holidays
- permit required), on Weke Rd. Hanalei Pavilion
Beach Park located next to Weke Rd between
Pilikoa & Aku Roads is a popular picnic
site. Waoili Beach Park a small beach
near the center of the bay, can be reached from
the end of either Hee Rd or Amaama Rd. Waikoko
Beach another small beach is located on the
Kuhio Hwy on the western end of the bay. |
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| Puu Poa Beach
experts only |
| One of the most
popular beaches in Princeville, it is located
below the plateau the road is on. Good for swimmingand
snorkeling when the waters are calm. |
| Acces via the path next to the
gatehouse of the Princeville Hotel, be forewarned
it is a long way down a stairway. |
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Sorry no picture -
we will be adding
pictures here soon
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| Kauapea Beach or Secret Beach
(experts only) |
| No facilities,
a hike down a ravine and the reputation of a
"nudist beach" make this one of the
more popular beaches for the adventuresome traveler.
Winter conditions can be dangerous. |
| From Kuhio Highway, just west
of Kilauea turn onto the eastern section
of Kalihiwai Rd. The road immediateley curves
to the left; go right onto the first dirt road;
proceed .3 mile you'll find a parking lot -
from there follow the fenceline down in to a
ravine to Kauapea Beach, about a 10 minute hike.
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Sorry no picture -
we will be adding
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| Anahola Beach Park
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| Popular with the
locals plus it is a great place to beachcomb.
Surfing is good on the "sides of the beach,
good snorkeling inside the reef. |
| In Anahola take the road by the
same name - .75 miles take the dirt road on
the left. |
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Can't drive to beaches
(since I was on crutches when I visited
Kaua'i I haven't been to any of these.)
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| All of these beaches are along the Kalalau
Trail - 11 miles of the most famous hike in all Hawai'i.
Overnight permits are available at: Division of State Parks
(808)274-3444. Guide trips are encouraged if you are a novice
hiker. Access is from the end of the road at Ke'e Beach
- Hwy. 560 |
| Hanakpi'ai Beach & Campgrounds |
| Location: 2mile from Ke'e Beach |
| It is a rugged and somewhat dangerous
trail to this beach but the view of the valley and
beach is worth the trip, Use caution at this beach
- the currents can be tricky and strong) For those
of you not too tuckered out there is a 2 mile hike
inland to the Hanakapiai Falls where you'll find a
nice swimming pond. Right after you leave Hanakpi'ai
you will start to see waterfalls and caves, I did
not find any words of caution regarding the caves. |
| Take the trail above the Ke'e beach at the end of
the Kuhio Hwy. |
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| Kalalau Beach & Campground |
| Location: Approximately 12 miles from Ke'e Beach |
| End of the trail for hikers, it is
a good place to camp - permits are required. Portable
toilets, fresh water and a nice sand beach, you'll
also find groves of guava and mango trees and some
fresh water pools. |
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| Honopu Beach & Arch |
| Location: About 2 miles from Kalalau Beach, this
beach is accessible ONLY from the ocean. |
| It is actually 2 beaches divided
by an arch and is considered the most unspoiled beach
in all of Hawai'i. Landing your craft on the south
beach is easier. A must see for the adventurous among
you. |
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