Mahaulepu Beach, Koloa, Kapaa, HI

Maha'ulepu Beach, Koloa, South Shore, Kauai, Hawaii

Silky soft (often hot) sand that stretches on seemingly forever and is perfect to walk along without effort.

Rhythmical calming waves ~ like the ones you hear in beach videos ~ constant but gentle*

Plus plenty of shady spots to hide from the sun and read a book.

Pretty remote… so plan to stay the day and take supplies!

Amenities: Ample parking

Directions: take Kaumualii Highway (Hwy 50) to Maluhia Rd/Hwy 20 toward Koloa/Poipu (through the tree tunnel), take left onto Ala Kinoiki, follow to end (stop sign), make a left onto Poipu Rd, you will pass the Hyatt on your right, continue on this road until it turns to dirt, go through the gate, take a right at the "T" (at the stop sign) continue on until the road ends at a parking area against the trees (this is a private road, please be respectful and don’t forget to depart before the gate closes!).

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*based on beach visit in July, so conditions may change throughout the year

Beaches! Beaches! Beaches! Love Kauai Beaches!

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Anini Beach ~ one of my personal favorites

Anini Beach on the North Shore of Kauai has become one of my personal favorites…

As beaches go, it is not the widest and the water is not the deepest, but the relaxation factor is immense!

Love a day watching the current, wading out in the water, strolling along the sand, enjoying the sun and relaxing with a book.

Hope to get another day at Anini soon!

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Ahhhh Anini! Cool Waters + Hot Sun = Perfect Day!

Well, it's not often I get to break free on a Tuesday, but I just spent a glorious hour at Anini Beach!

Ahhhh Anini! Cool Waters + Hot Sun = Perfect Day!

Check out this North Shore Beach with gentle waves (slight current) of cool water, soft sand to walk on, hot sun and clear skies.

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Kahili Beach

Kahili Beach (aka Quarry Beach or Rock Quarry), Kilauea, Kauai, Hawaii

Early morning is amazing at Rock Quarry with the sun glittering off of the waves as they roll into the shores.

Soft thick sand warms your toes and makes for an easy stroll.

The ocean boasts rolling waves in quick succession, not too calm, not to0 rough creating the perfect place for the early morning surfers.

The beach offers two hidden surprises… the river to the left and the extra beach accessed by crossing the rocks to the right.

Popular & friendly dog walking beach.

Great place to spend the day relaxing!

Amenities: None Parking: Dirt parking area at end of the road (parking for about 10-12 cars)

Directions from Kapaa: Highway 56 toward the North Shore, turn right on Wailapa Road between mile markers 21 and 22), drive about 4/10 of a mile, turn left on unnamed dirt road, follow road to the end

Directions from Princeville: Hawaii 56 through Kilauea, turn left on Wailapa Rd between mile marker 22 and 21, drive about 4/10 of a mile and turn left on unnamed dirt road, follow road to the end/parking area

(May also be accessed from the Kilauea side of the river for more parking options)

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Playgrounds Beach

Playgrounds Beach, Lihue, East Side, Kauai, Hawaii

Beautiful soft sand creates a narrow beach that is great for a long walk as it stretches in one direction to Lydgate and to Nikoli'i in the other.

Rolling and crashing waves make the waters rough for swimming but soothing a magnificent to the ears!

Seems private, as I spotted only one other person on the beach today.

Great spot if you would like to BBQ and hang out on the beach and definitely a good place to check out the sunrise.

Amenities: Bathrooms, open area Picnic Benches, BBQ

Parking: Ample parking amongst trees

Directions: Highway 56 to Leho Drive (between Kapaa and Lihue / mile markers 5 and 6), turn towards ocean onto Nehe Road, drive to end and park

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Waimea State Recreational Pier

Waimea State Recreational Pier, Waimea, Kauai, Hawaii

Black Sand! Who knew? Silky soft dark sand… the only dark or black sand I have seen thus far on Kauai.

Though I wouldn’t recommend this beach for swimming (red dirt in the water) it would be the ideal place to view a sunset.

The pier is beautiful and the beach would make for a great stroll after dinner or your walk through Waimea town.

Amenities: none

Parking: limited area for parking at the end of the street

Directions: Highway 50 to Waimea, in Waimea Town, take Moana Road, ends at beach

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Larsen's Beach

Larsen's Beach, aka Ka'aka'anui Beach, Kauai, Hawaii

Take a 7-10 minute walk down steep trail of large rocks and narrow path to Larsen's Beach

There was an immense feeling of privacy here today as I was the only one on the beach!

This is a long beach lined with large rocks along most of the shoreline and slightly coarse sand that is easy to walk on.

Added bonus: there are great shady spots to relax and read a book!

Be careful and swim at your own risk as the waters appear calm, but are known for strong currents and can be quite dangerous.

Amenities: none

Parking: Dirt area at the end of Larsen's Beach Road

Directions: Highway 56 between Anahola and Kilauea, turn onto Koolau Road (there are two, turn on the one on the Princeville side closer to mile marker 20 to follow these directions), drive about 1.1. miles and turn left onto dirt road (no sign but this is Larsen Beach Road), road immediately turns right and then left to head toward the ocean, follow to the end and park (there are a couple roads entrances at the beginning of Larsen's Beach Road, so when in doubt, stay left). Trailhead is at the end of the road facing the ocean.

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Lumahai Beach

Lumahai Beach, North Shore, Kauai, Hawaii

Beautiful! By Far the largest (widest) beach I have ever seen, ever…

Though Lumahai Beach is definitely a sight to behold, it is not a place for swimming ~ the waves are large and crash hard and close to shore!

The beach is wide enough and long enough to walk for hours with silky soft sand that your feet melt into. It may be a bit heavy for walking but closer to the shore the sand gets a little rockier in consistency and walking becomes far easier.

Trees line the beach for shade, if that’s what you prefer.

Not to be redundant, but swimming is NOT recommended!

*Featured in the movie South Pacific

Amenities: none

Parking: dirt area amongst the trees

Directions: Highway 560 through Hanalei, continue on 560 past, beach is located between mile marker 5 and 6 with the beach access and parking closer to mile marker 6

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Lawai Beach

Lawai Beach, Koloa-Poipu, South Shore, Kauai, Hawaii

Beautiful small crescent of beach by the side of the road in Sunny Poipu!

Relax and take a swim in the cool waters. Reef offshore keeps the waves mild. Known for snorkeling and spotting turtles.

Perfect location to enjoy the sunset!

Amenities: Parking on the side of the road

Directions: Highway 50, turn left at Maluhia Road, turn right on Koloa Road (at end of Maluhia Road), first left on Poipu Road, at rotary (traffic circle) take second right onto Lawai Road toward Spouting Horn, continue on Lawai Road and when in doubt stay to the right on the main road. Lawai Beach will be on your left just past the Beach House restaurant

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Salt Pond

Salt Pond Beach Park, Hanapepe, West Side, Kauai, Hawaii

Salt Pond Beach Park is a fabulous crescent of beach ~ a pleasant surprise in Hanapepe!

Lava rocks create a break, making gently waves and calm waters.

Great place to play in the waters, enjoy the view, and just relax! Pleasant and easy to walk on the sand.

The park has picnic benches, restrooms, shade, and ample parking. The perfect place to spend the day!

*Natural Salt Pond where sea salt is still created by descendants of ancient Hawaiians

Amenities: Plenty of Parking, grassy park area, trees for shade, picnic benches, pavilions, BBQs, restrooms, lifeguard stand

Directions: Highway 50 to Hanapepe, turn left on Lele Rd, right at Lokokai/Salt Pond Rd, stay right towards park. Google Map

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Ke'e Beach

Ke'e Beach, Haena, North Shore, Kauai, Hawaii

Known for being the beach "at the end of the road" and boasting the most astounding views of the Napali Coastline!

Sand that stretches for miles, snorkeling, hiking, and more can be found at this special location.

Swimming can be rough, so pay attention to the signs and stay close to the lifeguarded area.

Fairly wide beach and plenty of trees line the sand for those who prefer to relax in the shade.

Sand is soft though walking is easier closer to the water. For a longer walk, you can head down around the bend to Haena Beach Park and Tunnels.

One of my personal favorites!

Amenities: Limited parking so get there early! Bathrooms, Shower

Directions: Highway 560 to the end of the road

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Kepuhi Beach

Kepuhi Beach, North Shore, Kauai, Hawaii

Turquoise waters and stretches of beach that you could walk on forever… round the bend to Tunnels or down the other way towards Wainiha!

Gentle tumbling waves close to shore ~ they break further out due to the reef and the water is shallow near the shore. The current can tend to pull strongly, so pay special attention not to float away as you swim out from the shore or go in the water further down the beach.

The sand here is on the softer side, larger granules and a little damp today. The challenge of the day was that my feet sunk like they were in quicksand while walking the beach and entering the water.

Great place to appreciate privacy and enjoy the changing shades of blue of the water from horizon to shore.

Amenities: Roadside Parking (could walk down the beach to the Napali Art Gallery and Coffee Shop at Hanalei Colony Resort)

Directions: Highway 560 through Hanalei, between mile marker and turn on Alealea, turn on Alamoo, parking is on sides of the road, please don’t block driveways. The paths to the beach are located on both ends of Alomoo Road and have signs to guide you.

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Secret Beach

Secret Beach, Kilauea, North Shore, Kauai, Hawaii also known as Kauapea Beach

WOW! I am stunned! This beach is amazing. Takes about a 5 - 7 minute hike down a steep trail to get there, but well worth the trip! [I wore sneakers and though the trail was covered in needles and leaves, it would have been navigable in slippers, aka flip flops, or sandals]. Trip back up takes about 7 to 10 minutes.

The water was rough, especially for summertime, so not a great swimming beach, but it was cool and refreshing to play in the water when it hit the shore. There was a pool that formed between the rocks that was great for the kids and wading.

The sand was soft and the beach was incredibly wide and stretched along the coastline ~ estimated between a mile and two miles. Sand was hot and my feet sunk when I walked, closer to the water it was sloped but firmer and easier to walk along.

Just sit back, relax and enjoy the outstanding views of the lighthouse and coastline.

This is definitely not one to be missed or skipped on your visit!

Amenities: Ample parking

Directions: Highway 56: turn on Kalihiwai Road* and take the first right (about .1 mile) onto a dirt road. Follow down to the parking area by the house. Path is at the end of the parking area to the left of the house. [*there are two Kalihiwai Roads, this is the first one when coming from Kilauea/Kapaa area]

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Anini Beach

Anini Beach, Kilauea, North Shore, Kauai, Hawaii

Anini has a fabulous long stretch of beach with minimal wave action due to the large reef offshore.

The soft sand, which is cooler by comparison to some other beaches, is easy to walk on.

Water is refreshing but shallow ~ great for wading and water activities like snorkeling and floating that that don't require big waves!

Amenities: Parking, Bathrooms, Picnic Benches, Shower, Grassy Area

Directions: Highway 56: turn Kalihiwai Road*, turn left on Anini Road and follow down to the beach [*there are two Kalihiwai Roads, this is the second one when coming from Kilauea/Kapaa areas and closer to Princeville]

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Kalihiwai Beach

Kalihiwai Beach, Kilauea, North Shore, Kauai, Hawaii

What a refreshing way to start a morning… a crescent of sand hugged by tropical Kauai flora and fauna!

Beautiful soft sand, great for walking, and gentle rolling waves today.

Cool water, comfortable temperature and still very refreshing.

Trees line the beach providing ample shade if that's what you like.

Amenities: parking along the road amongst the trees

Directions: Highway 56: turn on Kalihiwai Road and follow down to the beach [*there are two Kalihiwai Roads, this is the first one when coming from Kilauea/Kapaa area]

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Kekaha Beach MacArthur Park

MacArthur Park, Kekaha Beach, Kekaha, West Side, Kauai, Hawaii

I love a new discovery! Miles of beach and more of ocean to enjoy! Plus views of Niihau!

Sunny, Sunny, Sunny and hot as the west side is known to be.

The beach was super wide and super long with plenty of room to walk but the sand was definitely hot on the toes ~ this would be the perfect beach for walking on an overcast or rainy day.

Waves were mild and it appeared to get deep fairly quickly, but fine for me. The water was a wee bit on the warm side, still refreshing though.

Amenities: Parking, BBQ, bathrooms (port-o-potties), Picnic Bench Pavilions, Shower, grassy area, truck/vehicle access to beach

Directions: Highway 50 to Kekaha, Park is on the road, just past mile marker 27

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Tunnels Beach

Tunnels Beach, North Shore, Kauai, Hawaii

Silky soft sand and calm waters ~ known for its snorkeling and large reef close to the shore.

Fairly wide beach in between Haena Beach Park and the Hanalei Colony Resort, so you can walk forever if you like!

Great option when you are looking for for a dip in the water and just lounging around reading too.

Shady areas make it a great option for an all day stay!

Amenities: None [bathrooms, showers, parking, etc at Haena Beach Park just down the road]

Directions: Highway 560 to Hanalei, past mile market 8 and turn down either dirt road OR, follow directions to Haena Beach Park and walk to Tunnels

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