Hideaways Beach at a Glance
Kauai has a number of secret gems and the appropriately
named Hideaways Beach is one of them. It can be accessed only after a difficult climb down
a steep path. The beach is lightly visited. For those
who know its beauty, a little trek down is definitely
worth it.
There are actually two access trails to the hidden beach - the concrete pathway that leads down the cliff (which is used by guests at the nearby Pali Ke Kua Condominium), and the public right-of-way trail, which is much more difficult. In the beginning it is steep steps with a railing and after that the trail is a dirt path, which can be slippery and even dangerous when wet. It takes about 10 minutes to walk down to the beach.
The beach is crescent shaped and the large, grainy sand is a
golden yellow where sea turtles can often be seen.
Shady trees ring the beach. Just 300 feet (90 m) long, the
beach provides an intimate and secret feel.
Swimming isn't the best here because of the rocky ocean bottom, but the snorkeling conditions are good when the waters are calm. When the surf is high, however, the water
can be murky and rip currents and pounding shorebreaks form. Winter swells also tend to swallow up the
narrow shoreline.
Because of the steep and difficult ascent required to
access Hideaways Beach, it is not recommended for young
children and people with mobility problems. Also, there are no
facilities at the beach.
Hideaways Beach in Bullet Points
- Secluded sandy and narrow beach on the North Shore of Kauai, near the Pali Ke Kua Condominiums in Princeville
- Not recommended for small kids and people with
mobility problems
- The beach has two beaches separated by rocky outcropping
- Great for swimming and snorkeling when the surf
is calm
- Hazardous currents and shorebreak may occur at the
beach
- Slippery rocks and sharp coral
- Located below the Princeville Hotel
Hideaways Beach Facilities (top)
Hideaways Beach Water Activities
Hideaways Beach Driving Directions / Location
From Princeville, head to Highway 56. Take a right on Ka
Huku Road. Stop a few meters before the Princeville
Hotel. The staircase leading to the beach is near the
parking lot. The second half of the descent involves a
dirt path.
Address: End of Ka Haku Rd.,
Princeville, Hawaii 96722
Hideaways Beach Map (top)
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Hideaways Beach Weather (top)
Now
76°F
Windchill:
76°F
Partly Cloudy
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Location: Kilauea, HI, US
Wind: 16 mph NE
Humidity: 74%
Visibility: 0.1 mi
Pressure: 30.1 in rising
Sunrise: 6:52 am
Sunset: 5:53 pm
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Fri
Hi: 82°F
Low: 66°F
Scattered Showers
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Sat
Hi: 84°F
Low: 66°F
Scattered Showers
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Hideaways Beach Photos (click to enlarge)
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Hideaways Beach Reviews and Comments
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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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