Beautiful large beach which will have barely anyone there! Beware of the waves, there is no…read morelifeguard and there is a current. There are some spots in the shade if you don't want full sun. 10 minute walk to the beach which can get slippery. We did it in flip flops and walked back to the car barefoot since we almost slipped on the way down. Not a flat walk but doable. Parking lot isn't super tiny, but it isn't big! We went in the afternoon on a weekday and didn't have any problem finding a spot.

Small hike to get here, but it was well worth it! It is a large beach, so you won't have any issues…read morefinding a space to relax without being annoyed by other people. The water was rougher than other beaches I visited on my trip, but not too rough where you can't enjoy it. There was a beautiful view of the Lighthouse, which was cool to see since I had just visited it before coming here. All around, a very pleasant beach to hangout at. I didn't walk far enough down for the Lava Pools, but that's just something to look forward to next time I visit.

This beach was awesome and beautiful! There are some trees for shade at the back of the beach…read more(farther from the water). The waves were a little bit gentle for bodyboarding/boogie boarding but we still made it work. When we went (on a September morning) there weren't very many people around, so it wasn't crowded at all. We didn't try to snorkel here, but it didn't seem like there was much of anything (rocks/coral etc) in the water to attract fish, so I wouldn't expect this beach to be a good snorkeling beach. At the far end of the beach, there is a large freshwater area where the water is calm, with a rope swing and shallow beach entry area, to where even babies/toddlers/young kids could sit in and play in the water. Super family friendly. There were people kayaking and doing stand-up paddleboard there, the water was calm there in the freshwater area.

One of the most beautiful and relaxing beaches I've ever visited! The Best part is it's connected…read moreto a Lagoon that is perfect for Children! It also has rocks to jump off of and ropes to swing into the warm water!!!

Somehow I ended up hear and no one was here! Great relaxing beach. Was a bit windy but fun to walk…read morearound. Waves looked crazy!

Please respect this beach. We come here every year since 1987 and have really seen some changes…read more Not all good. We love this beach and want it to be there on our next visit. No amenities. Be careful out there. Pack out your trash.

As a long secluded shoreline on the north shore of Kauai, Anini Beach Park is accessible by car via…read morea paved and winding road from the Kuhio Hwy. Another beautiful, worth-visiting beach park on the north shore of Kauai. The central point is the park, that provides plenty of paved parking (parking is also available on the side of the road that hugs the coastline). This park has dedicated camping sites, and we saw many backpack tents set-up further in from the shoreline, usually underneath shade provided by the false kamani trees. The park contains a lot of green space and facilities. My wife and I ate our deli lunch at a nearby picnic table. Turtles often come on shore here, though there were none today (probably because we came in the afternoon). One thing we noticed were all the multi-million dollar homes right on the other side of Anini Road once you pass by Anini Beach Park traveling to the west (it's a dead end, so would need to circle back to get out). They are rentable via the typical companies, and would be great for beach loving families who want to spend some secluded time near the ocean. Also in the area are small pockets where one can park their car and go out into shoreline. From there, one can see and explore the large coral reef that rings this area.

Beautiful area. Was fun to sit and watch the kite and wind surfers while we were there. Parking was…read morea breeze with plenty of open spots. My youngest was most excited about the horses across the street. There were some rocks we kind of stayed by but the beach doesn't have a very wide sand bank. At least where we were. So the water was right there. Not super conducive for lounging. The waves were fun, but we didn't try snorkeling here.

The beach was great. A little hard to get directions on line but once found . Thanks to a post on…read moreyelp

My family and I stayed at the Dali Hale Estate for 7 days to celebrate my parents 50th anniversary…read more It was an amazing, once-in-a-lifetime experience. The property was amazing with 8 bedrooms (4 upstairs and 4 downstairs), a huge kitchen, a family room, sitting room and media room there was plenty of room for everyone. It was beautifully kept and was stocked with towels, toys, and sports equipment. The house manager was readily available to answer any questions. The walk down to Secret Beach has 360 steep stairs so it was a workout getting back up but the beach is breaking and very quiet although you may see a little bit of nude bathing. The house offers the most amazing views of the ocean, sand and lighthouse. I would highly recommend!

Uncrowded and beautiful. Yelp driving directions got us right to parking lot. Path along arroyo was…read morenot long and easy walk. Beach a bit narrow but all you need and some nice spots with shade from trees. Cove to left of path had a small area with sand extending into water which was nice for wading, otherwise not much swimming due to flat rock covering entire area out to reef. Reef protects area from having waves on beach. Lack of swimming is more than made up for with extraordinarily clear water.

While staying in Princeville, we decided to check out Queen's Bath, and it was absolutely worth the…read moreeffort. Parking in front of the entrance is extremely limited, and the surrounding residential area doesn't allow non-permitted parking. I ended up dropping off my wife and her friend so they could start the trek while I parked at the nearby golf course, which added about a half-mile walk to the entrance. From the entrance, the hike down to Queen's Bath is about half a mile. It's not too long, but there are a few tricky spots that require some careful footing. It's definitely manageable for most people, including kids, as long as you take your time. Once you arrive, you're rewarded with a beautiful natural tide pool filled with seawater and fish. Some people were even jumping from the surrounding rocks into the water below. The spot was lively, with plenty of tourists and families making the hike down to enjoy the view and the experience. A little extra work to get there, but the payoff is huge. Queen's Bath is a must-see if you're in Princeville.

PSA: If the gate is closed, do not go in! This hike is not bad when dry, but quickly gets dangerous…read morethe wetter/muddier it gets. The gate is there for your protection. If you do get the chance to go in, you will be amazed by how beautiful the area is! The baths were soo pleasant to swim, snorkel, and relax in. Walking along the rocks between the baths was easy as long as you watch your footing as the rocks are not flat. I highly, highly recommend coming here if the weather holds up for you!

The lush mountains, gentle waves and bay breeze will just take your breath away. We loved coming…read morehere and felt a sense of peace and appreciation for the beauty of Hanalei Bay. It helps that the drive into the area already has you impressed and in aw struck wonder. It is absolutely gorgeous on the north side of the island! As far as the beach itself, it is super kid friendly. Shallow waters for yards and yards! If you're on the right side of the beach it is shallow even past the pier. With gentle yet large enough waves for you to boogie board or surf. The pier is a beautiful way to take in the scenery and if you're brave enough, jump off of. My kids loved it! There are bathrooms and outdoor shower. A taco truck on site. A great beach day!! The only downside. The time of year we came, there were a ton of gnats. It might have been because of the rain. Other than that this beach was perfect.

If you come to Kauai, you have to head up to North Shore and visit Hanalei beach. A beautiful beach…read morefull of white sand, clear waters, and an amazing backdrop scenery of lush, tropical jungles. The protected bay offers nice, calm waters for swimming and other water activities. And there are lifeguards stationed at designated areas throughout the beach. You can also walk down the pier where you'll find people diving into the deeper parts of the water, fishing, or just taking pictures of the beautiful scenery. There are the occasional bits of wood washed up onto shore. So be careful where you step when walking barefoot. A public lot is available for free parking, however it does fill up fast. You can also park along the curb in the residential areas.

A great little beach within walking distance of Princeville. The path down is fairly steep, so use…read morecaution, and it may be challenging for young children or elderly visitors. The beach has a nice sandbar but be careful in the water as there are no swimming signs and no lifeguard on duty. From here you can easily walk to Anini Beach as well.

Best way to walk to this beach is from the public parking lot at the Westin. Otherwise drive as far…read moreas you can along Annini Beach road. Long sandy shoreline, you'll miss most of the current and waves at Annini (another of our favorites). Snorkeling has been reported as good although we didn't go out far enough to see much.

Amazing beach, very secluded, private, and everyone is respectful of each other and the…read moresurroundings. Nudity is very popular it seemed about 50% of those there were enjoying the beach naked, both male and female. If you're gay or bi a good spot to make new friends. Most people from about the middle of the beach and northwards were nude, but that might have just been the day I was there. Access is via a choice of 2 paths from the parking area - if you take the path to the left it's a 10 minute gentle walk and you emerge about half way along the beach. The other path, is much steeper, but shorter, and takes yo to the south end.

I'm sorry but there are several nice beaches in Kauai and this is not one where you want to be. For…read morethose saying this isn't a nude beach, it most definitely is. We were here with family and came across a couple of guys going at it in a cove. But that's not the only issue. The currents here are too strong and dangerous to snorkel in. If you survived, more power to you but many have not. The sand is coarse and the hike down is tricky when wet (which it usually is in kauai). I'd rather try tunnels or anini beach on the north shore.