The entire Hanalei Bay is ringed with a white sand
beach. The surrounding mountains embrace this bay
and, in the early morning when the ocean is like
glass, it mirrors the beauty of the cliffs.
The surfing in this area is famous
and many locals as well as tourist visit the area.
The Hanalei Pier is located on the east side of the
long beach near where the Hanalei River enters the
ocean. The Princeville
Resort and golf courses are just on the
other side of the river.
Useful Information:
Long, sandy beach
Lifeguard
Restrooms
Showers
Grass and shady areas
Picnic facilities and pavilions
Fair swimming due to shorebreak and backwash
Good surfing and boogie boarding
DIRECTIONS:
Take Highway 560 west toward Hanalei from Princeville.
Turn right on Aku. This road ends at Weke Road. Go right
ro Hanalei Beach Park or left to Wai'oli Beach Park.
One of only seven beaches in Kauai with
a lifeguard station, this long crescent beach encircles
the bay.
