● Showers, Restrooms
● No lifeguard
● Campsites
● Great swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling and windsurfing in summer months
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Hawaii's longest fringed reef runs along the length of this beach. One of
the safest beaches along the North Shore. Well known windsurfing beach.
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Haena Beach Park
● Showers, Restrooms
● No lifeguard
● Good surfing, for experienced surfers only
● Picnic area with tables
● Shade
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Beach and park area are popular. However, strong currents, dangerous
shorebreak, high surf, a sudden drop off, sharp coral and slippery rocks
prevent swimming here.
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Hanalei Bay
● Showers, Restrooms
● Lifeguard
● Strong currents, high surf, sudden drop off, dangerous shorebreak, sharp coral and slippery rocks
● Grass and shade
● Picnic facilities
● Good boogie boarding and surfing
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Hanalei Bay is lined with white, sandy beach. Famous surfing beach.
Beautiful in the morning as the cliffs reflect off the water.
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Kauapea Beach
(also known as Secret Beach)
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One of the most secluded beaches on Kauai, has now become Kauai's
premier nude beach, although County authorities attempt to enforce the
nudity ban. Accessible via a 10-minute, steep hike. Long golden-sand
beach with a small waterfall. Calm waters, often filled with dolphin, during
the summer, but treacherous conditions during the winter.
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Kalihiwai Beach
● No facilities
● Shade and grass
● No lifeguards
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Swimming good during summer months. Winter waves popular with
surfers.
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Kee Beach
● Restrooms
● Good swimming and snorkeling in summer months
● Great snorkeling and scuba diving on offshore reef
● Historic and scenic sites
● Picnic facilities
● Good shore fishing near reef channel
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One of the most visited beaches in Kauai. The mini-series "The Thorn
Birds" was filmed here. Lagoon is great for snorkeling, lots of fish.
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Lumahai Beach
● No facilities
● Extremely unsafe for swimming
● Beautiful scenery
● No lifeguard
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Location of that famous "Wash that man right out of my hair" scene from
South Pacific. Great photo opp. Long, wide, sandy beach. Extremely
unsafe water here for swimming due to strong currents and fierce surf.
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Moloaa Bay
● Very dangerous water conditions in the winter months
● Good beachcombing
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This pristine white sand beach served as the location for the pilot of
Gilligan's Island. Usually not very crowded. Has an area of active, large
waves, but on the other side of the bay has very calm water good for
swimming in summer months. Lots of rocks and reef for interesting
snorkeling.
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Pali Ke Kua Beach
(also known as Hideaways)
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Two beaches separated by a rocky point. Good snorkeling and swimming
with calm seas.
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Puu Poa Beach
● Shade
● No lifeguard
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Great white sand beach. Swimming good in summer months. Surfing is
excellent for experienced surfers in the winter months.
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Sea Lodge Beach
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Pretty, coarse white sand beach. Fair swimming conditions.
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Tunnels Beach
● No facilities
● No lifeguard
● Offshore caverns good for diving
● Good windsurfing and surfing
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The best snorkeling on the North Shore. Huge, crescent shaped reef just
offshore. Often calm seas with shallow, sandy areas for swimming. Great
sunset views.
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Waikoko Beach
● No facilities
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Beach is protected by Waikoko Reef, a popular beach with families.
Shallow water.
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Waioli Beach Park
● Restrooms, Showers
● Lifeguards
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Major surf contest site. Dangerous conditions during high surf. Located in
the center of Hanalei Bay. Wonderful view of the bay and mountains.
