Waipake Beach is often confused as being the north part of Larsen’s Beach. There is a rocky promontory that juts out into the sea, with beaches on both sides. Many people call these two beaches North Larsen’s Beach and South Larsen’s Beach. However, the north beach is actually named Waipake Beach and the south beach …
Beaches
Glass Beach is a small and interesting black sand beach adjacent to Port Allen, Kauai that is known for deposits of man-made sea glass. The sea glass is the result of discarded bottles and other types of glass that have been broken up and polished by the ocean into tiny glass pebbles. Past photos of …
Black Pot Beach Park, at Hanalei Bay, Kauai, is a small beach-front park that sits between the Hanalei Pier and the mouth of the Hanalei River. This magical location is a focal point for the Hanalei North Shore community, and plays host to surfers, kayakers, stand up paddle boarders, picnickers, campers and other beach-going enthusiasts. …
Hanakapiai Beach is a beautiful but possibly dangerous beach on Kauai’s Na Pali Coast, reached via a two-mile hike from Ke’e Beach on the Hanakapiai Trail, the first two miles of the eleven-mile Kalalau Trail. The beach is a beautiful place to relax and hang out. Many visitors to Hanakapiai bring a picnic lunch. The …
Truly a locals beach, even more so than the more well-known Anahola Beach which sits just across the bay, Aliomanu Beach is a quiet place for relaxing on the beach or for just pulling up in your vehicle in the treeline to sit, watch and listen to the peaceful waves. Aliomanu features a long reef, …
If you’re searching for a beach that has all the look and feel of a deserted island, then Haula Beach is for you. A small beach located on Kauai’s far, south-eastern shore, Haula Beach feels like another world with lithified cliffs, a wide-open sunny expanse, crashing waves, and a very blue ocean framed by Kawelikoa …
Kalalau Beach is the mystical beach at the end of the trail, where adventurers and hippies alike find their Eden. The beach can only be reached by kayak or hiking the 11-mile Kalalau Trail, one of the most difficult trails in Hawaii and known as one of the most dangerous in the world. The beach …
Milolii Beach is a remote beach on Kauai’s Na Pali Coast that is a favorite for kayakers, campers and snorkelers. The beach is accessible by boat only (there is a channel through the reef for beach landings). Camping is allowed during the summer months and permits are required to stay overnight. Day landings are allowed …