Puu Poa Beach at a Glance
Puu Poa Beach, located on the north coast of Kauai, is
the most famous beach near the Princeville Hotel. To
reach Puu Poa Beach, one has to take 192 steps that
start near the parking lot of the Princeville Hotel.
Hotel guests have an easier way of accessing the beach
as they can just take the elevator to the ground level.
Puu Poa Beach is fronted by a creamy white shoreline set
against a backdrop of lush green Kauai mountains. The
width of the shoreline is also subject to changing surf,
narrowing in winter and widening during calm summer
months. Puu Poa Beach is also the longest beach near the
Princeville Hotel as it extends from the hotel down to
Hanalei River. When the tide is low, a sandbar appears
extending from the river to Black Pot Beach.
An offshore reef protects the beach, making it generally
safe for swimming. The reef, however, is not enough
barrier for the beach from winter swells. Swimming and
snorkeling are discouraged during winter months. Plus,
there are no lifeguards at Puu Poa Beach.
Winter days, on the other hand, are the time of the year
when international surfers flock to Puu Poa Beach. Ocean
water that breaks against the outer edge of the reef
close to Hanalei River provides some of the most
wonderful surf rides on Kauai. During calm summer months, the beach also offers some
decent snorkeling near the reef.
Puu Poa Beach in Bullet Points
- Wide, white-sand beach near the Princeville Hotel
- Plenty of trees and shade
- Good swimming conditions in the summer
- Good surfing conditions during the winter
- Descent to the beach is nearly 200 steps
- Protected by a fringing reef
- Attracts international surfers during winter
months
Puu Poa Beach Facilities (top)
- No facilities
- No lifeguards
Puu Poa Beach Water Activities
- Swimming
- Snorkeling
- Surfing
Puu Poa Beach Driving Directions / Location
Take Highway 56, then make a right at Ka Haku Road.
Drive until you reach the end of the road. The access is
near Princeville’s gate house and public parking is
beside the hotel’s entrance.
Address: 5300 Ka Haku Rd., Hanalei, Hawaii 96722
Puu Poa Beach Map (top)
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Puu Poa Beach Weather (top)
Now
72°F
Windchill:
72°F
Cloudy
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Location: Princeville, HI, US
Wind: 12 mph NE
Humidity: 73%
Visibility: 0.1 mi
Pressure: 30.12 in steady
Sunrise: 6:48 am
Sunset: 6:45 pm
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Fri
Hi: 80°F
Low: 61°F
Scattered Showers
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Sat
Hi: 82°F
Low: 61°F
Scattered Showers
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Puu Poa Beach Photos (click to enlarge)
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Puu Poa 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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