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Anini Beach
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.
● Showers, Restrooms
● No lifeguard
● Campsites
● Great swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling and windsurfing in summer months
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Haena Beach Park
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.
● Showers, Restrooms
● No lifeguard
● Good surfing, for experienced surfers only
● Picnic area with tables
● Shade
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Hanalei Bay
Hanalei Bay is lined with white, sandy beach. Famous surfing beach. Beautiful in the morning as the cliffs reflect off the water.
● 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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Kauapea Beach (also known as Secret Beach)
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
Swimming good during summer months. Winter waves popular with surfers.
● No facilities
● Shade and grass
● No lifeguards
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Kee Beach
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.
● 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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Lumahai Beach
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.
● No facilities
● Extremely unsafe for swimming
● Beautiful scenery
● No lifeguard
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Moloaa Bay
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.
● Very dangerous water conditions in the winter months
● Good beachcombing
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Pali Ke Kua Beach (also known as Hideaways)
Two beaches separated by a rocky point. Good snorkeling and swimming with calm seas.
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Puu Poa Beach
Great white sand beach. Swimming good in summer months. Surfing is excellent for experienced surfers in the winter months.
● Shade
● No lifeguard |
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Sea Lodge Beach
Pretty, coarse white sand beach. Fair swimming conditions.
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Tunnels Beach
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.
● No facilities
● No lifeguard
● Offshore caverns good for diving
● Good windsurfing and surfing
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Waikoko Beach
Protected by Waikoko Reef, a popular beach with families. Shallow water.
● No facilities
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Waioli Beach Park
Major surf contest site. Dangerous conditions during high surf. Located in the center of Hanalei Bay. Wonderful view of the bay and mountains.
●Restrooms, Showers
●Lifeguards
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Call The National Weather Service 808-877-5111 for Weather & 808-877-3477 for Marine Forecast.
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