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

Google Map

Follow me on Facebook, Twitter and more! http://www.FollowJamie.com

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

CLICK HERE to see beach videos on YouTube

Follow me on Facebook, Twitter and more! http://www.followjamie.com/

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

Follow me on Facebook, Twitter and more! http://www.followjamie.com/

Haena Beach

Haena Beach Park, Haena, North Shore, Kauai, Hawaii

I loved this one! Haena Beach Park to the left and Tunnels to the right (see next blog).

Haena Beach Park is almost to the end of the road and nestled in magnificent landscape with the Dry Caves across the street.

Steep slope to water and strong waves make swimming for the novice a challenge. In the summer, stroll about 1/2 mile down to the right toward Tunnels Beach for gentler swimming.

Sand gets hot and a section of the sand is formed by crushed shells ~ not painful, but invigorating for the feet. Big bonus is that my feet are super soft, feels like a free pedicure, from walking on the crushed shells!

Amenities: Plenty of Parking, Bathrooms, Covered Picnic Benches, Shower, * can be busy on the weekends and holidays

Directions: Highway 560 past Hanalei, just after mile marker 9 on your right is the park (if you get to Ke'e, you have gone too far)

Follow me on Facebook, Twitter and more! http://www.followjamie.com/