This is a famous paved bike and walking path along the ocean in Kauai. 5 miles long (10 miles RT) I cycled it end to end and back using the beach cruiser from the hotel. I also walked the North 2 mile section round trip. It's relatively flat with a gradual incline as you head from South to North. Some sections are near stores and some sections are remote near large estates. It's a place locals go to walk and bike before and after work and on weekends. read more

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Very nice if it wasn't consistenty muddy after rain which is almost daily. There are also too many motorized vehicles like ebikes, skateboards, and even smaller motorcycles on it. Nobody enforces the no motor signs as they all speed on the path. Someone will get seriously injured eventually. read more

One of our favorite things we did on the island! So simple but enjoyed it so much! Rented bike from hele on kauai and their store is right by the path which was so convenient. Beautiful area and beautiful flowers along the way! read more

Oahu has it's Waikiki beach path, Maui has it's Kannapali beach path, Wailea path, and Kapalua coastal trail, and Kauai has what? Was driving north on the Kuhio highway from Koloa on our ways to the Kilauea Lighthouse, the northern most tip of Kauai. Wife and sister were with me, while I was looking for a parking lot for access to the path. Now I know that the path starts in Lydgate Park, but is truncated by the highway bridge, so was looking for where it started up again, north of the bridge at Wailua in Kapaa. Drive north past congested Kapaa all the way to Kealia Beach. Big empty parking lot on a weekday, with panoramic views of the rugged east coast of Kauai. We start walking on the 9 foot wide concrete pedestrian and bicycle pathway, with the highway on one side, and the coastline on the other side. Paliku Beach to the north, and here Kealia Beach, are among the most dangerous beaches on the island, with undertows and perpetual high surf warnings daily in the winter. Not suitable for anyone in the water except expert surfers let alone swimmers and snorkeling. Open grassland area, with no shade, and no trees from the tropical sun. Rains a lot in December in this area of Kauai, and parts of the trail in the town are flooded. The path hugs the coast line and goes right into Kapaa, past the Hotel Coral Reef, and Pono Kai, over the Waikaea canal, where it goes inland next to the highway, and disappears at Kaloloku Rd. Sketchy areas in the town, where the homeless use the public toilets on the pathway and outdoor showers for washing beach sand off your feet and gear. Strollers and bicyclists on the trail. No trail for the 1.1 mile walk from Kaloloku Rd along highway 56 to the Sheraton Kauai coconut Beach Resort. The trail resurfaces at the Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort , passing the Waipouli Beach Resort,the Plantation Hale Suites, Waipouli Beach Park in Wailua, ending at the Lae Nani Beach. No trail for the walk on the highway 56 for 0.7 miles from Lae Nani Beach across the bridge into Lydgate State park. From here trail goes through the state park and then Lydgate Beach Park, an area with a man made rock shore barrier to shelter swimmers and snorkelers from the heavy surf, the only place you can snorkel on the east coast of Kauai. During rush hour in the morning and evening, you can bicycle faster on the Kauai path than the congested traffic cars on the adjacent two lane Kuhio highway, intersected by a dozen traffic lights in Kapaa, and the only link between North and South Kauai. Spotted two porta potties next to pathway. To get to the porta potties requires wading through an ankle deep flooded parking lot! read more

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Rent a bike and ride this path! Most beautiful and gorgeous bike ride I've ever ridden. I wish I had my road bike, but my rental cruiser was alright. As of this review, the path is currently just over 4 miles. I read somewhere the goal is to make it 16 miles eventually. WARNING: Riding north is easy breezy...but going South is 3 times harder because the wind is against you. I think this might be vice versa doing the summer. read more

Terrific running path, and I'm sure it's great on a bike, as well. Leaving our mainland gym behind for more than a week left us wondering where to get regular exercise, and this path was our every-other-day answer. If you park and get started at Wailua beach, running northeast, you'll go for about two miles on a very gradual, almost imperceptible uphill climb, and eventually the pavement evens out -- that's where we turned around, just before the path became a dirt path. And since you're running uphill during the first two miles, that means the run back is... downhill! Along the way you'll bask in the expansive view of the coast, you might spot a surfin' turtle, and you'll note they take great care of this public utility. Oh, and if it's been raining, lately, watch out for those enormous slugs. read more

Wow! This is one of those things I'm not even sure I want to share. I feel like I discovered a secret and don't want it to get overrun with too many folks! I love to cycle, ride fairly regularly at home. So rented from Kauai Cycle $10 for 4 hours (only $20 for the day...sweet!) just to check it out. Currently path is 5 miles out and 5 back to their store front. Completely off the main road, I loved this easy peasy leisurely path. Amazing views, gorgeous beaches. I actually ended up doing this twice while on the island. First time, I was just checking out the path, thought I might get a "ride" in. Not really what the path is about.....but I fell in love. The 2nd time, I got a lock for the bike, wore my bathing suit under my clothes, packed a towel, a book and some snacks/water. Rode out to the last beach on the path currently, nick named Donkey Beach, beautiful, secluded. Locked up the bike and kicked it on the beach for a couple hours. Perfect! Stopped at Kauai product outdoor market and ate at food trucks right off the path on the way back. Hopefully, by the time I go back, the path will be completed. I'll rent the whole day and just cruise beach to beach. Really could be a very romantic thing for couples to do. But also a great, cheap, family, activity to do while on the island. read more

Kauai Path - Donkey Beach from the path - Parks Near Me

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I never tire of walking this very safe path as each mile offers something very different. My favorite stretch is from Kapa'a town up to Kealia, meandering passed beaches, look outs and covered rest stops. I rarely fail to see a full rainbow or whale or seabirds and on the return the wind is generally at your back. With both sun and moon rises, either an early or late walk are equally enchanting. read more

Gorgeous views! This is such a great path perfect for walking or biking that goes for miles along parks and beaches. read more

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The Kauai coastal bike path, or Ke Ala Hele Makalae (Hawaiian for 'The path that goes by the coast'), doesn't span island-wide yet, but I hope some day it will. Right now it is a terrific idea beginning to be implemented and I have no doubt it will only get better as its supporters continue to actualize their vision. I spent a day on the path with a rented bike traveling from Lihi Park in Kapaa to Ahihi Point in Kealia, stopping here and there to read, sunbathe, swim in the ocean and take pictures of the breathtaking views. It was one of the best days I had on Kauai. read more

My favorite part of our vacation this year was our bike rides on this path which is located right out front of my time share at Pono Kai. We rented bike for the whole family and enjoyed the views this path has to offer! Wow!!! Tip- the return trip is much easier than when heading north . read more

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Wow, can't BELIEVE there no reviews about the Ocean Path. This is one of our best attractions on the East Side of Kauai. Currently is is not contiguous though...there's a segment running south from Lydgate park and a more beautiful section that runs North from the Kapaa Library to past Donkey Beach...maybe 3 miles or so. IT'S SPECTACULAR!! You can walk, jog, walk your dog on a 6' leash, ride bikes, skateboard..whatever. No motorized vehicles. It follows the coastline and offer amazing views. Never too crowded and you can access it in many places. From Jan-April you can see humpback whales jumping in the ocean!! What else do you want for free? Several firms on Kapaa Town rent bikes and what a great way to spend the afternoon cruising up the coast. read more

This was an unexpected surprise when I got to Kapaa! With all the roads in town being two lanes and virtually no shoulder, I worried about safety for sure. When my hosts told me about this path I figured it'd be like a mile long, but I got 4.5 out of it one way! It's not too busy, there are beautiful views along the way, as well as bathrooms and porta potties at Kealia Beach. What more can a runner ask for?! Heads up, it isn't lit at night. read more

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ke ala hele makalae, hawaiian for path that goes by the coast is one of my favorite things to do on kauai. there is about 7 miles of the path. they are in two segments. one section connects lydgate state bark to wailua beach, and the rest is from kapaa to donkey beach. it's a great multi-purpose path that allows bicyclists, runners and walkers great views and access to local beaches, picnic pavilions & businesses along the way. i love the early morning, when the sun is rising. it's a great spot to watch the sun rise from the beautiful pacific ocean. because the east side is nick named the coconut coast, you have picturesque views that are unique to hawaii. during the mid-morning to afternoon hours, the path can become quite busy as it's a popular attraction for visitors. there are several bike rental companies that offer competitive rates in the area. if on kauai, i'd say that this is a must do! read more

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We walked this path every morning. You pass many beautiful parks & private beaches the entire time. One of which has an old wooden swing that you can swing out over the ocean. It's absolute magic! read more

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Rented a bike and rode this path from puna kai resort to the path end after donkey beach. It was around 4 miles each way. Follows the ocean all the way with a few covered bench places to rest along the way. It passes by a few nice beaches for you to stop and frolic on too. One of the highlights of our Kauai trip for sure. read more

Pretty! We didn't get a chance to bike ride it like we would have liked but it's looked beautiful. The path is smooth and seems to go on forever next to the coastline. It looks like in some places it could get hot because of the direct sun but you can always cool off in the waves if you wear your swimsuit! read more

It is so wonderful that parks and recreation added this pathway alongside a couple of cool east coast beaches. The path is great for walking, jogging, rollerblading, or bike riding. It stretches roughly 2.5 miles or so, and it crosses a few local fishing spots and two popular but not overcrowded beach spots. There are lookout areas along the path as well as restroom buildings with water faucets. This makes for a wonderful beach to beach stroll with a great view. read more

I'm not much of a jogger, but there's something about being at sea level on a beautiful coast among nice people that made me actually join my husband each day for a sunrise jog. You'll see the buff Crossfiting people, the surfers, beautiful homes, and you can scope out where you're going to have breakfast after the work out. Love this path!! read more

Path is stunning all along the ocean on east side. Look forward to it being completed. Great for walking, jogging, cycling.

HIghly recommended. My wife and I rented bikes from Kauai Cycle on the highway. They are perfectly located, just a couple of blocks from the beginning of the path section from Kapaa to Ahihi Pt. We rented two Fuji beach cruisers (3 speed, pedal brake) for $10 each for 4 hours, bike lock included. Equipment and customer service were excellent. 4 to 5 miles of the most beautiful ocean front cruising you could ask for. Mostly level and very clean. We saw a few families with kids biking here. Several public beaches along the way with bathrooms, bike stands and very few people. Multiple lookout points for pictures and taking in Kauai's east coast beauty. After the round trip, we ate brunch at the Beachwalk Grill right off the path in Kapaa - great meal and price - with fantastic view of the ocean and park. Next time, I would make a day of it and pack for the beach. Full day bike rentals are only $20. Kauai Cycle rocks. P.S. We drove through Lydgate Park (south Kapaa) first, hoping to pick up the trail there, but did not find any decent bike rental shops nearby. read more