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Hanalei Bay Beach at a Glance

At two miles long, Hanalei Bay is the largest bay on Kauai. Located between Pu‘upoa and Makahoa Points, Hanalei Bay Beach is consistently considered one of the best beaches in Hawaii. Hanalei means “lei-shaped bay” in Hawaiian and nothing fits the bay’s shape more perfectly than this description.

Hanalei Bay Beach is located at the base of cliffs. These cliffs reflect into the glass-like water of the bay. Surrounding the bay are 1,000- to 4,000-foot-high mountains covered with mist. Behind it, waterfalls provide a breathtaking backdrop. The Hanalei River borders the bay on the east and the Waipa River on the west. The bay is so beautiful that the enamored Japanese author Haruki Murakami wrote a short story about it called “Hanalei Bay.”

Coral reefs grow at both ends of the bay – Pu‘u Poa Reef at the left end and Waikoko Reef at the right end - while the middle part is scattered with shallow sandbars and tiny patches of corals. In the summer, boats and yachts anchor at Hanalei Landing, a pier located in the middle of the bay.

Though Hanalei Bay is generally good for a wide range of activities, from swimming to kayaking to windsurfing to yachting, it is subject to high surf and strong currents in the winter months. High surf from September through May creates strong rip currents and pounding shorebreaks. Swimmers should go to the northernmost part of the bay where the water remains calm throughout the year.

Hanalei Bay Beach is well-known for its beauty, yet it never gets too crowded. At 125 feet wide and 2 miles long, the white-sande beach is spacious enough for everyone.

Hanalei Bay Beach in Bullet Points

  • The bay is shaped like a flower lei
  • Largest bay on Kauai
  • Excellent for a wide variety of activities
  • Has a backdrop of cliffs and waterfalls
  • Pier is used for summer anchorage of boats
  • Coral reefs are a major attraction

Hanalei Bay Beach Facilities (top)

  • Showers
  • Restrooms
  • Pier
  • Boat ramp
  • Parking

Hanalei Bay Beach Water Activities

  • Swimming
  • Yachting
  • Snorkeling
  • Windsurfing
  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Bodyboarding
  • Canoe paddling
  • Boating

Hanalei Bay Beach Driving Directions / Location

From Princeville, drive down Highway 56. Take a right on Aku. Continue driving until you reach Weke Road. Take a right at the junction to reach Hanalei Bay Beach Park.

Address: Hanalei, Kauai, HI 96714

Hanalei Bay Beach Map (top)

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Hanalei Bay Beach Weather (top)

Now
79°F
Windchill:
79°F

Mostly Cloudy
Location: Hanalei, HI, US
Wind: 14 mph E
Humidity: 74%
Visibility: 0.1 mi
Pressure: 30.07 in falling
Sunrise: 6:44 am
Sunset: 5:57 pm
Sat
Hi: 87°F
Low: 61°F
Scattered Showers
Sun
Hi: 88°F
Low: 63°F
Scattered Showers

Hanalei Bay Beach Photos (click to enlarge) (top)

     
     

Hanalei Bay Beach Reviews and Comments (top)

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madison
Posted 237 days ago
i went to hanalei bay in 2008 it was the funest beach there is a sandbar it is soooooooooo fun and beautiful but if you go in winter beware it rains and water is cold
 



Safety Tip
Whatever beach in Hawaii you visit, please have in mind that the ocean can be very dangerous. Never turn your back against the waves and watch out for underwater currents and always check the surf conditions. Pay attention to signs posted on the beach. If you are not sure about the conditions, ask the lifeguards (if any on the beach). Please click here to read more about ocean safety in Hawaii.


 

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