Alternative-Hawaii Beach Guide to the North Shore of Kauai

Kauai Beaches:
A Sampler

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North Shore (Part 1)
(See also Lifeguard Safety Tips, Kauai Drive Guide, Kauai Camping)

Call National Weather Service 245-6001 for Weather Forecast & 245-3564 for Marine Forecast.
As lifeguard services may vary, call the County of Kauai at 241-6506 for current coverage.

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©Ann Cecil

HAENA STATE PARK (KEE BEACH)
Located at the end of Kuhio Highway (Hwy 56) in the Hanalei district.

Site of Kee Beach, popular with swimmers & snorkelers. The park includes a large number of ancient ruins of archaeological importance. During periods of high surf, dangerous water conditions occur near shore.

Parking, restrooms, showers, picnic tables. Weddings

©Ann Cecil

HAENA BEACH PARK
Located on Kuhio Hwy (Hwy 56) across the road from Maniniholo Dry Cave.

Low, vegetated sand dunes facing a wide bay. Very dangerous water conditions during the winter and spring.

Pavilion, parking, restrooms, showers, picnic tables, camping, lifeguards. Accommodation

©Ann Cecil

TUNNELS BEACH
Located at Haena Point, off Kuhio Highway (Hwy 56).

One of the best windsurfing sites on Kauai. Home to a surfing break called Tunnels - for experts only. Good shell beachcombing. During the winter and spring, high surf generates dangerous water conditions.

Accommodation

©Ann Cecil

LUMAHAI BEACH
Located off Kuhio Highway (Hwy 56) at Wainiha.

One of the most popular North Shore beaches - has provided the background for many movies including "South Pacific". The beach is 3/4-mile-long, very wide, and backed by lushly vegetated cliffs. No protective reef - frequent high surf causes extremely dangerous water conditions.

Weddings

On to North Shore - Part 2

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Kauai Beaches: A Sampler

Kauai Beaches:
A Sampler