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North Kauai Region
Location: North Kauai
The three caves in this area were formed when sea levels were much higher and sand and surf carved them out. Waikapala'e is one of two wet caves here and is accessible via a short, uphill trail that leads from a parking lot near the first wet cave, Waikanaloa.
If you are in the mood for an icy dip, this cave offers an unusual experience. At the back of the main cave there is an opening to a smaller cave called The Blue Room. You can only get there by swimming. When you look back to where the sun is shining in the cave the whole room turns blue.
The three caves in this area were formed when sea levels were much higher and sand and surf carved them out. Waikapala'e is one of two wet caves here and is accessible via a short, uphill trail that leads from a parking lot near the first wet cave, Waikanaloa.
If you are in the mood for an icy dip, this cave offers an unusual experience. At the back of the main cave there is an opening to a smaller cave called The Blue Room. You can only get there by swimming. When you look back to where the sun is shining in the cave the whole room turns blue.
Location: North Kauai
Waikanaloa Wet Cave is one of two wet caves in the area. Located just off the highway it is the most easily accessible. The three caves in this area were formed when sea levels were much higher and sand and surf carved them out.
Both wet caves are fed from underground springs which dump into the ocean. The level of water in the caves is affected by the tide. Swimming is prohibited in this wet cave. Some legends say that these caves were built by the volcano goddess Pele for her lover but when they filled with water, she abandoned them.
Waikanaloa Wet Cave is one of two wet caves in the area. Located just off the highway it is the most easily accessible. The three caves in this area were formed when sea levels were much higher and sand and surf carved them out.
Both wet caves are fed from underground springs which dump into the ocean. The level of water in the caves is affected by the tide. Swimming is prohibited in this wet cave. Some legends say that these caves were built by the volcano goddess Pele for her lover but when they filled with water, she abandoned them.
Location: North Kauai
Lumaha'i Beach on the north coast is the epitome of the picture perfect beach with a crescent of golden sand ringed with greenery. The blue fury that laps its shores, though, is completely different. While Lumaha'i may be a nice place to lounge and drink in the scenery. It is almost never safe to swim in. Backwash, strong currents and pounding waves can easily cause serious injuries. Only the most experienced Hawaiian surfers take this beach on.
Lumaha'i Beach on the north coast is the epitome of the picture perfect beach with a crescent of golden sand ringed with greenery. The blue fury that laps its shores, though, is completely different. While Lumaha'i may be a nice place to lounge and drink in the scenery. It is almost never safe to swim in. Backwash, strong currents and pounding waves can easily cause serious injuries. Only the most experienced Hawaiian surfers take this beach on.
Location: North Kauai
Moku'ae'ae Island is a speck of land just offshore near the Kilauea Lighthouse in North Kauai. Many birds like the Laysan albatross, the red and white-tailed tropic bird, and the great frigate visit the island as well as the Hawaiian Monk Seal. The island is easily visible from the Lighthouse lookout.
As you continue to drive north past Kapa‘a on Highway 56, you’ll pass through the town of Anahola around mile marker 13. Continue north along the Kuhio Highway (Hwy 56) until you come to Kolo Road shortly after mile marker 23.
Moku'ae'ae Island is a speck of land just offshore near the Kilauea Lighthouse in North Kauai. Many birds like the Laysan albatross, the red and white-tailed tropic bird, and the great frigate visit the island as well as the Hawaiian Monk Seal. The island is easily visible from the Lighthouse lookout.
As you continue to drive north past Kapa‘a on Highway 56, you’ll pass through the town of Anahola around mile marker 13. Continue north along the Kuhio Highway (Hwy 56) until you come to Kolo Road shortly after mile marker 23.
Location: North Kauai
Pali Ke Kua Beach, also called Hideaways, requires a nice 15 minute hike down 120 feet to the ocean. The trail to the beach begins to the right of the Princeville Resort gate house at the end of Ka Haku Road. This path can be a bit tricky. The first part is stairs with a railing and the rest is just trail. If you aren't sure-footed you may want to try another beach, especially if it has been raining.
Pali Ke Kua Beach, also called Hideaways, requires a nice 15 minute hike down 120 feet to the ocean. The trail to the beach begins to the right of the Princeville Resort gate house at the end of Ka Haku Road. This path can be a bit tricky. The first part is stairs with a railing and the rest is just trail. If you aren't sure-footed you may want to try another beach, especially if it has been raining.
Location: North Kauai
Right after mile marker 9 you will notice a large dry cave (Manini-holo) on the left side of the road. You can park on the side of the road or in the parking area at Ha‘ena Beach Park across the street. The cave goes back about 100-150 feet with plenty of standing room. After exploring the cave, you should cross the street and walk along Ha‘ena Beach.
Take Highway 560 west from Ha'ena. The Dry Cave is located on the left side of the road, just before Mile Marker #9, across the street from the Ha'ena Beach Park.
Right after mile marker 9 you will notice a large dry cave (Manini-holo) on the left side of the road. You can park on the side of the road or in the parking area at Ha‘ena Beach Park across the street. The cave goes back about 100-150 feet with plenty of standing room. After exploring the cave, you should cross the street and walk along Ha‘ena Beach.
Take Highway 560 west from Ha'ena. The Dry Cave is located on the left side of the road, just before Mile Marker #9, across the street from the Ha'ena Beach Park.
Location: North Kauai
This long stretch of sand is protected by an equally long stretch of reef which makes it one of the most protected beaches on the north coast of Kauai. With 2-miles of sand ahead of you, there is plenty of time for beach combing. 'Anini has great swimming, snorkeling , scuba diving and windsurfing during the summer months as well as showers, restrooms and camping with a permit.
This long stretch of sand is protected by an equally long stretch of reef which makes it one of the most protected beaches on the north coast of Kauai. With 2-miles of sand ahead of you, there is plenty of time for beach combing. 'Anini has great swimming, snorkeling , scuba diving and windsurfing during the summer months as well as showers, restrooms and camping with a permit.
Location: North Kauai
This beautiful, golden sand beach is great for lounge but offers dangerous swimming conditions. Strong currents, rip tides, crushing shore break and a steep drop off shore make a bad mix for a relaxing swim. The surfing can be good, but it's only for the experienced.
This beautiful, golden sand beach is great for lounge but offers dangerous swimming conditions. Strong currents, rip tides, crushing shore break and a steep drop off shore make a bad mix for a relaxing swim. The surfing can be good, but it's only for the experienced.
Location: North Kauai
Hanalei Bay is a gorgeous crescent bay ringed by a slithering sandy beach. There are actually four beaches that make up this ring, all with equally poor swimming. They are outlined below.
The waves at Hanalei draw surfers from neighboring islands to enjoy the surf. Even if you don't go in the water, Hanalei offers a striking mixture of green-draped mountains behind you and clear blue ocean in front.
Waikoko Beach
This reef-protected beach is located between the 4 and 5 mile markers on Highwy 560. Located on the west side of the bay, this beach can be popular during moderate surf, but the shallow water doesn't offer great swimming options. The path to the beach is near the 15 mile per hour sign.
Hanalei Bay is a gorgeous crescent bay ringed by a slithering sandy beach. There are actually four beaches that make up this ring, all with equally poor swimming. They are outlined below.
The waves at Hanalei draw surfers from neighboring islands to enjoy the surf. Even if you don't go in the water, Hanalei offers a striking mixture of green-draped mountains behind you and clear blue ocean in front.
Waikoko Beach
This reef-protected beach is located between the 4 and 5 mile markers on Highwy 560. Located on the west side of the bay, this beach can be popular during moderate surf, but the shallow water doesn't offer great swimming options. The path to the beach is near the 15 mile per hour sign.
Location: North Kauai
This charming little chapel in Kilauea is constructed of lava stone donated by the Kilauea Sugar Company, which also provided the land. The intricate stained glass windows were shipped from England in 1935 and have since been restored. Regular Sunday worship services are held here and the congregation often allows non-members to hold weddings in the chapel.
This charming little chapel in Kilauea is constructed of lava stone donated by the Kilauea Sugar Company, which also provided the land. The intricate stained glass windows were shipped from England in 1935 and have since been restored. Regular Sunday worship services are held here and the congregation often allows non-members to hold weddings in the chapel.
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