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Hanama'ulu Beach

Hanama'ulu Beach
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Type of Site
Beaches, Lakes, Rivers
Neighborhood
East
Interests That Apply
Outdoors, Local Culture
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Price: Free
Is there parking?: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Partial
Mobility Obstacles: Extended Walking Required Dirt/off-road walking
Water/Drinks: Available on site or nearby.
Eating: This is NOT a good place to get a meal or snack.
Restrooms: Available
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Hanama'ulu Beach

Local, Family Beach


Family Time

Address:
Hehi Rd
Lihue, HI 96766

Description

For movie trivia buffs, you will recognize Hanama'ulu Beach from the 1963 film Donovan's Reef. For all others, you will simply appreciate the camping grounds on the beach, one of the only locations where camping is allowed in Kauai. It also has good swimming, a series of lagoons, and a beautiful woodsy area bordering the stream. This is a place almost exclusively frequented by locals, who bring their families on weekends to relax and frolic in the sand and sun. Overall, this is a very nice town to visit when you want to escape the tourist mainstays of the island.


What you should know before visiting Hanama'ulu Beach

Times & Dates

Open Hours: 6am-8pm, daily
Notes: It's open dawn to dusk, daily.
Visit Time: 30min-1hr
Average Wait Time: None
Price: Free

Exposure

Outdoor with little or no covering.

Age Recommendations/Requirements

Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Ages that would most enjoy this site: Adult
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Friends, Groups

Transportation

Best Modes of Transportation: Automobile/Car
Notes: To reach the beach from Highway 56, turn right at Hanamaulu Rd across from Hanamaulu Cafe until you come to a fork in the road. Stay on Hanamaulu Rd going down a hill, until you come to the beach area.
Parking Availability: Yes
Average Price per Hour: Free
Parking Safety: Somewhat Safe
Notes: Local homeless people may occasionally camp here.


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