There are beautiful beaches in Hanalei Bay but you've got to be very lucky to find a place to park. But the effort will be very well rewarded because of the crystal clear water and the slow rolling surf. The water stays very shallow so...More

Hanalei Bay is beautiful. It is somewhat remote and there are Roosters, Chickens and Ferrel Cats in abundance. There are little cooking stands along the road cooking Huli Huli Chicken. The wife and I just couldn't do it. You have to wonder, where did those...More

Just went down to have a swim at Hanalei Bay it was glorious. Beautiful clear blue water, amazing mountain scenery. We even jumped off the pier and swam to shore, just lovely.

Hanalei Bay is located on the northern tip of Kauai next to the town of Hanalei. This is the largest bay on the north shore of Kauai and has a large beach area. Scenes from the movies The Descendants and South Pacific were filmed on...More

This is a narrow small beach but I found some really great sea glass here on my visit. You can walk and or drive to other areas to get more sandy beach areas. Worth a stop if close by.

Wow, my jaw dropped when we pulled up to the pier. Crystal blue waters, green mountains in the back. We got there kind of early, say 10am and it was pretty quiet. Lots of locals hanging out, jumping of the pier. Quiet water makes it...More

Hanalei Bay is a wonderful beach. You can drive right out on the sand, set up a canopy and enjoy a day on the beach. The waters are calm and warm so bring your water toys, floats and SUPs. There is a taco truck that...More

Sand, Surf and Sun... What more could you ask for? What a Beautiful Island. Peaceful and relaxing location to enjoy the Blue Pacific and Sandy Beaches.

Very calm clear water beach with amazing views. Great for all ages and levels of beach /water enjoyment. Little tricky to get to because of the right roads and potholes but it is worth it! Our favorite beach on the island! Be sure to walk...More

Great waves, we went here for surfing lessons and it was almost perfect! Can't control the waves/weather of course but we got to learn how to surf and did so successfully a bunch. Plenty of other regulars out there too. Wonderful little beach!