What is the water and sand quality of the Hanakapiai Beach?

The coastline of Hanakapiai Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Hanakapiai Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Hanakapiai Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

Is the Hanakapiai Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.The waves in the Hanakapiai Beach are usually strong. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Hanakapiai Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Hanakapiai Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Hanakapiai Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Hanakapiai Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature </li><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Hanakapiai Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Hanakapiai Beach.There are 1 restaurants nearby.Mr. Wagon is the closest place located 3600 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Hanakapiai Beach?

There are 228 places to stay in the Hanakapiai Beach area.The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7010629&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Camp Alealea 1 home</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7010628&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Camp Alealea 2 home</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7186936&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Makana Akua Haena home</a></li></ul>

How far is the Hanakapiai Beach from parking?

The Hanakapiai Beach has no parking spot.

Are there any attractions nearby Hanakapiai Beach?

There are 1 attractions near Hanakapiai Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Maniniholo Dry Cave located in 3.6 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Hanakapiai Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Hanakapiai Beach is September. Its average value reaches 27°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 27°C. The coldest month is March with air temperature 22°C and water 23°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

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Hanakapiai Beach

Haena, United States

#103 out of 282 in Hawaii 1

Free entrance Virgin beach Picturesque Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for swimming

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Located outside the settlement

Haena • 4.5 km

Map of beach

Park Hanakapi`ai Beach

50m

Hiking Area Kalalau Trailhead

1.8km

Park Ha'ena State Park

2.3km

Park Limahuli Garden & Preserve, National Tropical Botanical Garden

2.3km

Park Limahuli Garden Tour

2.4km

Park Nā Pali Coast State Wilderness Park

7.5km

Park Kokeʻe State Park

8.7km

Restaurant Mr. Wagon

9.8 - Exceptional 3.4km

Tourist Attraction Maniniholo Dry Cave

3.4km

Landmark Kalalau Lookout

8km

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About

Hanakapiai Beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 103th place out of 282 beaches in the Hawaii region 206.2 km away from its center, the city of Honolulu. It is one of the beaches of Haena settlement, just 4.5 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

Weather

history

+27 ^o C +23 ^o C

Air temperature

3.8 M/S

Wind

+27 ^o C

Water temperature

2 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Haena • 4.5 km

Map of beach

Park Hanakapi`ai Beach

50m

Hiking Area Kalalau Trailhead

1.8km

Park Ha'ena State Park

2.3km

Park Limahuli Garden & Preserve, National Tropical Botanical Garden

2.3km

Park Limahuli Garden Tour

2.4km

Park Nā Pali Coast State Wilderness Park

7.5km

Park Kokeʻe State Park

8.7km

Restaurant Mr. Wagon

9.8 - Exceptional 3.4km

Tourist Attraction Maniniholo Dry Cave

3.4km

Landmark Kalalau Lookout

8km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

4.6km from the beach

Haena Place home

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Located at nearest locality

Haena • 260m from center

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Secluded beachfront resort, most romantic spot on Kauai, totally updated inside

5.6km from the beach

7 Good

Secluded beachfront resort, most romantic spot on Kauai, totally updated inside

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Haena • 1.3km from center

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5.6km from the beach

Hale Haena home

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Haena • 1.4km from center

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Hanalei Colony Resort C2 - On the beach, close to Hanalei, hi-speed internet

5.6km from the beach

8 Very good

Hanalei Colony Resort C2 - On the beach, close to Hanalei, hi-speed internet

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Haena • 1.3km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8.1 (Very good)

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Localities

Nearest

Haena • 4.5km

Main locality of province

Honolulu • 206.2km

Transport

Airport

HPV • 15.7km

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8 Very good

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8 Very good

JIA JIAN TIN

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

It is a pretty tough hike to get to the beach but definitely worth it. Just take the hike slow and it should not be too bad. A lot of uphill hiking. Bring hiking sticks. Took us slightly under an hour to get there. We were not able to make the hike to the waterfall because we got here with the shuttle and wouldn't have enough time.

Marco Avendano

Novice Beachgoer

8 Very good

Beautiful Hawaiian beach, but un swimmable (as you may already know). Once you get to the top of the beach, you'll have to navigate some rocks to reach the sand. If your legs feel tired (from the 2 mile Kalalau hike), you'll have to be extra careful. There is a small cave to the west which is perfect for some pictures. Relax and spend some time enjoying the view. This is why you came to Kauai! Be sure to say hello to the island cats that live on the beach! Visited June 2024.

Pavan Gajula

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Its a 2 mile trail one way ( 4 mile round ) from Haena State park entrance. Even though it is 2 mile it is prety steep and it take 50-60 minutes for 1 mile. Its defintely worth it , trail itself is out of the world.

o东东

Novice Beachgoer

8 Very good

Road was extremely muddy after rain. It was very hard as it rains a lot during the hike and the wind is strong. You have to cross a little river right before you can reach the beach. After we reached the beach it was all covered by the waves so all you see is just rocks without the beach. Better to come here on a sunny day when you can actually see the beach.

John Wong

Novice Beachgoer

6 Pleasant

I don't recommend this hike if you're not fit or too old. Getting to Hanakāpī‘ai Beach via the Kalalau Trail was really hard for us. It takes a lot of energy, and more difficult if the weather is hot. The trail was very rocky and muddy, and a significant amount of steep climbing required. It took us 2.5 hours to get to the beach, and we gave up the idea of going to the Hanakāpī‘ai falls as we were too slow. When we got back to the trail head, our legs were stiff from all the effort of the hike. We had to sit for 1/2 hour to recover our energy and legs. If you're just hiking to Hanakāpī‘ai Beach and not to the falls, I honestly wouldn't recommend it given the effort you need to get to this beach. Save your energy for the other beautiful beaches in Kauai!