While staying in Princeville, we decided to check out Queen's Bath, and it was absolutely worth the effort. 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. read more

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PSA: If the gate is closed, do not go in! This hike is not bad when dry, but quickly gets dangerous the 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! read more

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Let me start this review by stating DO NOT go unless the gate is open and do not go unless it is low tide. There have been many lives lost here and out of respect of those lives and the ancestors we don't ever enter the actual bath area. The place is remarkable, even without swimming in the bath. We saw lots of sea turtles in the waves below, so make sure to check those out. The hike down can be strenuous at times if it has recently rained. I do recommend something besides flip-flops for this hike as much of it is over the lava rock once you're down the hill. The hike, while not very long, can take a bit longer coming back. However, there are great footholds since it is a well traveled trail. The parking can be very tricky. Waiting is not allowed for parking so I highly suggest getting there very early. We stayed in the area and biked over and there is a bike rack to use should you have that availability as well. Please respect the area when visiting and make sure the gate is open. read more

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Sunday, 8/03/2025 - went on a 30 min hike to Queen's Bath. Address is Kapiolani Rd, Princeville, HI 96722. Parking is like 14 ish spots only. Hard to get parking. It's about 30 min hike one way and 30 min hike back. It is a very uneven pathway. But do-able. Beautiful scenery. Saw 3 small waterfalls. Got to the 1st water hole. People were swimming in it. But we continue to keep on hiking to the end. There were 2 more water holes there. I believe that is the Queen's Bath area. One swimming hole was cool-warm and one was warm we took our snorkeling mask there and checked all the sea animals swimming below. It was really cool. It was easier to go back, as you hike up, up, up. Great butt and leg workout. I was able to hike this with my sandals and my little one in her crocks. Love this! read more

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Was pretty excited about this one, but didn't adequately research it. Just saw the 4.4* rating on Yelp and assumed it would be like any other beach. Plus I had chatted with a local and while she did note that there was a walk to get to QB, she also called it "no big deal." So we show up in flip flops, wanting to check out QB quickly before heading out for another excursion at 11:00 AM. Huge mistake. It had been raining and the "no big deal" walk was an epic disaster in flip flops. One of us fell multiple times, and Kauai mud stains are VERY difficult to remove. No one even wanted to scramble down the rocks to the Bath area after getting covered in mud on the way down. We just went back to the hotel room, where I nearly used up a whole bottle of Oxi Clean MaxForce trying to get mud stains out of our bathing suits and towels. This one just isn't for me, but if you know what you're up against going in, it's probably a lot more enjoyable. To my wry amusement, we saw some little kid dropping F bombs on his way up the path as we were headed down, so we clearly weren't the only ones who had bitten off more than we could chew that day, lol. read more

Such a fun place to swim. Only thing for us was the walk to Queen's Bath. It's so beautiful but can also be dangerous if you don't know the water well. So please use caution always, and don't be dumb. My daughter really enjoyed herself, even if it was for a short time. We didn't wanna stay too long since we noticed the waves getting stronger. It was a really fun experience. read more

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Such an amazing experience! Our family had so much fun. This was one of my 9 year old daughter's favorite things to do on our vacation. She was having a blast jumping off the side and swimming with the fish. I enjoyed swimming and peacefully floating. Take your time on the walk/hike down and back up - there are great views and nature to notice along the way. When you get to the locean, look for turtles or possibly dolphins swimming below. Tips: Come early, be prepared for the slippery/muddy initial walk/hike, check the tides before going,, swim in the bath (don't just look), bring water shoes to help in climbing out of pool, float on your back and experience the calm, bring a mask and snorkel. read more

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This place was a challenge for me. Since I never did a hiking before, I can tell it is absolutely amazing and hard as for the first time. I wanted to quit at the beginning, but I decided to finish and conquer all. I did it. Is like 25 min or 30 walking down passing the vegetation and mud. After that, you will find the rocks and then the queen bath. The parking is hard to find since there's only a few spaces, and if you park illegally, there's a fine on 150. Do not risk it. Go early. I highly recommend this place. read more

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Queen's Bath was one of the highlights of our Kauai trip. Highly recommend! The parking area for this place is TINY (very few parking spots!) so it's recommended to either go super early in the morning, or you can park at the golf course parking lot and walk over (kind of a long walk), or you can do what we did and just swing by a couple times until you luck out and find someone leaving so you can park there. The hike down can be tricky if it's muddy or recently rained, but we found that it seemed to dry up pretty quickly so that by the time we went in the afternoon (it had rained in the morning) it wasn't muddy anymore. Still, it's a good idea to wear grippy shoes (not flip flops!) or at least water shoes, to hike down. We loved jumping in to the self-contained area that some local boys said was called Queen's Spot - if you walk just past the churning ocean area of Queen's Bath, Queen's Spot will be visible as it looks like a calm rounded lake-like area among the rocks. We brought goggles and were glad because there were fish to see in there. We enjoyed swimming there and lounging there in the water. On the way walking down to Queen's Spot, there were some cool little tidepools to look at - most of them didn't have many fish in them, but we found this one tidepool that had a TON of black tadpoles. It's not recommended to swim in the actual ocean-connected part of Queen's Bath, as there have been falls and deaths. However, we were happy to sit on the rocks and admire its beauty. We saw a few sea turtles pop their heads up to take a breath in and right in front of Queen's Bath. read more

A great experience to visit one of the tide pools in Kauai. We had our concerns about this place as we didn't know swimming. We are glad that we decided to do it. First it is difficult to find parking as there are limited spots, we were lucky to get one in 5 minutes as someone was leaving. The trek downhill is demanding and gets muddier if it rains. It was no rain day and we found it slippery at places. It is 15 minutes trek to queens bath. It is small pool with 7 ft depth at max. It was relaxing to put our feets there and catch some fishes swimming around. Definitely recommended if you can bear 20 minutes hike. read more

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Finally found this spot after trying a couple times. There's a small lot on the right that maybe fits about 10 cars. If you're lucky to get a spot, you hike down a slippery and rocky path to get to Queen's Bath. It is very pretty and I so wanted to jump in and swim, but I got too scared to climb down the rocks. Kids had no problem getting down there, but if you're scared of heights like me, it might be challenging. It's definitely worth it for some cool photos and hanging out in the pool. read more

Be sure to wear a good pair of shoes - I wore my water shoes cause the way there was definitely wet and muddy (I went in September). I've seen others wear sandals and regular tennis shoes. Be prepared for possible slips or slides - no one in our group fell, but it's def possible. Take your time in getting to the destination. Others along the "path" are nice about taking turns crossing. I felt like I was going through a tropical jungle or through a really cool backyard where tons of trees, branches, rope-like limbs from the trees, stones and rocks, mud, leaves were organically placed. There are some steep areas to conquer. If you're older and not as an experienced hiker, it would be beneficial to have assistance from someone to spot you either in front and / or behind to be safe. Having balance here is key. Might help if you have a walking stick or if you find a big stick laying around along the way you can use. There will be moments when you'll be close to the final destination where you'd want to take pictures of the view. Once you get to the flatter landing area, you will be able to enjoy being closer to the water. You'll still need to walk / climb over giant boulders to reach the Queen's Bath. There is not specific way of getting there so you can choose your own path. Once there, one can enjoy taking a dip for a swim or snorkel. Some people would jump from atop into the bath. There is a deep end and a shallow end. I suggest someone in your group take snorkel gear cause there are a lot of fish to see there. Sometimes the waves get so big that they crossover into the bath - watch out for that. People can also remain at the top of the rocks. There are rocks shaped where those who want to sit can rest. If you're lucky, you might catch a sea turtle or dolphin swimming in the ocean. It was also quite windy when I was down there, so be sure to hold onto your clothes or hat, etc. if you aren't wearing them or keep them secured somewhere if you choose to go into the pool area. Bring water, light snacks, sunscreen, sunnies, a hat, good shoes for hiking down, swimsuit, towel, camera / phone for pics. read more

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Amazing display of natures beauty. DO NOT go in late fall/winter as the wave swells are at their peak making this area extremely dangerous. You'll have to climb up and down rock walls in order to swim. Also do not go if it's been raining, this makes the trail a slip & slide. read more

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Loved visiting this area. There is very limited parking in the residential neighborhood limited to a small lot. Basically you have to get lucky with someone leaving as you are arriving, otherwise walking/drop off is the way to go. The walk down (and thus up) is steep and could be treacherous in the mud or after rain, but thankfully it was dry for us. Took us about 15 minutes to get down, and afterwards, you're pretty much free to explore the area close to the coast. There are MANY signs about how dangerous this area is and I can see why, but by using common sense and staying away (especially from the water) when the weather or conditions are not favorable, you will be fine! Gorgeous views and we saw so many sea turtles. There's a little lagoon which I presume is called the Queen's Bath that people were swimming in. read more

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Gorgeous and muddy when it rains So make sure you wear hiking sandals / shoes just in case it's all muddy from the random, frequent T summer showers :-) hate for you to walk all the way here just to turn around because the trail is a little steep/muddy read more

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The trail is not that long but a lot of branches and wet muddy spots. Overall, it's worth it! A lot of turtles is a plus! read more

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Proceed with caution! My husband and I did this and found this walk to be a bit of a challenge, even though the guidebooks list this as an easy hike. Make sure you having climbing shoes. We were thankful for the younger people we encountered along the way who helped us. It was worth it to see the turtles. read more

This place is beautiful but little difficult to get down to, especially if it was raining the night before and muddy. Very easily to fall down but the views along the coast are worth it. I came down with my family in November, and although it was too cold for the baths, you can still walk along the water/coast here. Make sure to bring good shoes and be careful of where you step with your feet. Also, its easily to get lost so pay attention to the paths and trails you came down from. Such a beautiful hiking area! read more

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I love this!!! Adventurous!!!! Get ready for muddy path before getting to these 3 baths. Don't wear nice clothes or shoes because you will have to throw them away sandals are not recommended either since they might not make it through. It was challenging to find a parking spots so try to go early, if you are lucky, you will see one gentleman who is willing to rent you his garage for donation. I didn't do it because I was the first one waiting for the next spot. Don't forget to grab a huge stick at the entrance because it will help you to hike to the bath. Be really careful of the first 2 baths since they are not enclosed so you could be wiped out to the ocean. Walk to the furthest bath and you can swim in there and you will be safe as well. It would be a great idea to prepare plenty of water and towel to wash yourself before getting back in your car. To me it was worth it. Such an amazing spot but made me wonder how did the Queen get there back then? read more

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You better have good gripping/traction shoes because this trail is wet and muddy! Expect to need a Queen's Bath after this hike! It takes about 25min to reach the Queens Bath. Parking sucks! Basically the trail head is inside a residential neighborhood. One of our friends sacrificed her time and waited for us girls to go down and hike it. There was no parking. The trail was close but we managed to go in and so did alot of other tourists. Probably not a smart idea because I'm sure it was safety related... We broke the rule and did the trail anyways. This is a complete lava-rock coastline beautified by tidal pools and amazing scenery. The Queens bath is a closed sinkhole that is located towards the left at a distance of about 250 yards. There are a lot of signs how many lives have been taken by going in the pool. We enjoyed the views. Stayed safe! Highly recommend! It's a great adventure! read more

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This trail was a BIG challenge for me, and a minor challenge for my husband. I am out of shape and have a fear of falling. Much of the trail runs along a drop-off with dirt trail with foot placements fairly clear. When we got to the "bottom", we were confused how to continue. We must have come at a good time, as mostly the path was dry. Across the rocks we found a nice swimming hole. I waited at the top and watched others scramble down over the rocks. We also saw sea turtles down in this area. Beautiful, but dangerous. read more

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Seriously such a beautiful and rewarding site at the end of the hike. Worth it!!! Parking is limited. If you wait you can probably find someone leaving. Don't park illegally or anywhere not in the parking lot. Someone asked to double park our car but made such to go in&out quicker than us to clear our way. Alternatively you can park in the golf course with paid parking and walk over but it's not that close. Some people were hiking in flip flops, sandals, I wore sneakers and was glad as it gave me the extra grip support as I am clumsier so I appreciated it. My husband did it in Birkenstock Eva sandals and was fine! Depending on the weather and conditions, this trail may be closed. I was in Kauai in December and the gate was closed. I saw that people has created a secondary trail around the gates area but people were returning caked with mud to their knees. For swimming- be realistic. People die here all the time. Don't swim in queens or kings bath. There is a 3rd walled off pool and people were swimming, the swell looked relatively calm with no waves going over. But at any time, anything can happen. So go at your own risk! no lifeguard or safety here. The trail was not hard but not necessarily easy. I would say it's very doable but take your time if you need it. Lots of tree roots, steep areas, muddy wet gooey areas, climbing up and down. Saw plenty of children and older adult hiking. Saw some people not make the hike all the way too. Don't stop at the first bath/pool. There is 3 to see with the last one being a swimming pool area. We saw turtles swimming in the baths which was so lovely!!! read more

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The highlight of my visit to Queens bath had nothing to do with the hike or the bath or the pools or people jumping off the rocks. The best part was watching dozens and dozens of turtles play in the water just before getting to the first area where people are jumping off the rocks. It was awesome I've never seen so many active turtles in one place at one time there must've been something good that they were feeding on because they kept going down and popping back up the entire time I was there. The first jump into the ocean from the higher rocks didn't look so bad. The jump into the pool was very shallow from what I heard. I was going to do the jump but a guy that jumped right before me said he definitely touch the bottom without much effort and was a little weary of jumping again and I outweighed that guy by 30 or 40 pounds easily. The hike is pretty cool but I wouldn't advise it if it's raining. Parking is tough and limited so try and get an early start or go during a weekday and hope for the best. I did this review with talk to type so apologies if there are any typos or auto correct errors. read more

Get there early to find parking, and if there's none be patient until someone leaves. It's definitely worth the wait. Make sure you've got good shoes or sturdy sandals on, the trek down and back can be slippery especially after a good rain. read more

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This attraction has a small parking lot. I had to wait about 10 minutes for a spot. Please park in marked spots. You may get a ticket if you don't. After you park you will then have to take about a 3/4 mile hike on some hard clay/dirt to get here. On your way there you will pass the Kings Bath. They have a fence that they lock if the surf is too dangerous, preventing direct access to the trail leading the the bath. However, people just easily walk around it and go the the bath. I must say that even though the Queens Bath is not as dangerous as the Kings Bath, you still, need to be careful and can possibly get swept out to sea and die. You should never go alone or at dark. They have rescue stops positioned all along the coast. This bath is fully enclosed, unlike the Kings Bath which is open directly into the ocean, but don't let that give you a false since of security. You still can DIE. With that being said. The Queens Bath is a nice swim hole. The water is clear, the temperature is nice and it is relatively easy to get to. I really enjoyed my swim there. It was very calming and refreshing. There are a few cliffs that you can dive off of there, but like I mentioned, be careful. If you just go to see the bath, without even getting in, you will see the marvel of Mother Nature. You will have a great time here. I spent about an hour or so there, then I was off to my next stop. read more

Parking is limited. Only park in the actual parking spaces! We formed a little line and waited for people to return and spots to open up. We got there at 11:00 am on a Wednesday in July and waited only about 20 minutes for a spot to open. WELL WORTH the wait!! The hike down is pretty short, but it is a hike. Would recommend wearing a bathing suit under your clothes and tennis shoes/sneakers and NOT water shoes, flip flops, or sandals or going barefoot. There are a lot of roots, dirt/mud, and rocks, and the rocks are very hot. We went when it had been sunny, so luckily it wasn't too muddy. This hike would be pretty difficult with mud. Keep going past the initial baths for Queens Bath! The water is super refreshing, so jump in! There are some colorful fish and SO MANY sea turtles, so be on the lookout for those!! The hike was only about 15-20 minutes or so each way, but with swimming and turtle watching, we were there for almost 2 hours. It just depends how long you want to swim and watch for turtles. Highly recommend! It was a beautiful view, and it was so fun! read more

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So beautiful. We went around 8am and there was not many people there. We saw several sea turtles wading in the area! The hike down is a little steep with no real path or handrails. All nature! Use the trees and rocks to help you down. Definitely worth it! I would not try to make the hike down though if you have bad knees or have shoes that slip easily. read more

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Sorry folks, no pictures of Queen's bath. No my cellphone didn't fall in and get swept out to sea. However finding and getting to this place is an experience. Got in Lihue airport at 945am on a rare sunny day in Kauai in April, and drove to Princeville, arriving in the early afternoon looking for Queen's bath. Now the locals don't want you going to Queen's baths. No street signs point to the site. You are better off using a GPS to guide you to this place. We take the main highway, with stops at Lygate and Kapaa and Princeville. Take Ka Haku road going into an area of huge landscaped grasses, intermingled with golf courses, with views of the ocean blocked by several huge luxury timeshare condominium developments, and luxury hotels. Take the Puneahale road, with the car ahead us taking the last of 14 parking spaces next to the trailhead. No public parking. Ilegally parked cars on the road or road edges will be immobilized, with release costs of $150! We wait a few minutes for a spot to vacate. Sign on locked fence gate says "Danger No trespassing when locked due to hazardous conditions. Violators will be cited, prosecuted and charged for rescue or recovery expenses". At the end of the fence, there is a 12" gap in the fence. How do I know it is 12"? Well I have a 38" waist, and circumference is 3.14 x diameter and by inhaling I can just get through the opening sideways. You are SOL if you have a larger waistline! First part of the trail are concrete steps. Trail becomes extremely rutted and steeper and steeper, a sea of mud, with tree roots every other step waiting to trip the unwary. I try to follow in the imbedded ankle deep footsteps in the deep mud. After 200 feet, I see the mud becomes knee deep, with the embedded footsteps full of water! If you come on this trail, bring spare shoes for driving, and be prepared to deep six your mud encrusted hikingboots after returning to the parking lot! And ladies, don't even think of taking a stroll in your fashion name designer leather sandals! No wonder there were a lot of cars staying for only few minutes. Weather forecast for this April is for rain every day for a week. Was not about to get my $100 Hoka running shoes encased in mud just to get some Yelp pictures of the sea! read more

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Queens Bath was closed to the public so would not recommend making the trek to see it. Kauai is awesome though so certainly enjoy your time visiting! read more

There is super limited parking here and you are only allowed to park in the designated spots or else you should come back to not disturb the neighborhood. The entrance way is behind the fence and looks a little sketch but is the way to go. FOREWARNING: it is extremely muddy, more than any other hike I did in Hawaii and the trail is narrow with deep edges on the side, so my advice is to just get in the mud than try to around it on the edge. My man slipped and almost went over -- I had to help pull him back up. We were both wearing watershoes which didn't have the greatest traction. The trek is short, less than 1 mile, but again, super slippery, so walk carefully and be prepared to get dirty. When we arrive in Queen's Bath, the view is great and the waves/current is strong, like really strong. There's a little stone plaque when you first walk-in that shows all the ticks of the people that have been washed away at Queen's Bath so if you do decide to go into the water, proceed with high caution, especially the areas with large tides. I experienced this first hand and got some battle wounds to show for it. I wouldn't come back here as there are plenty of other view points on the island, but its a cool experience as long as you come prepared (REAL SHOES). read more

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Amazing!!!!!! That's all I needed to say about this place! Yes, it's an interesting trek to get down to the rocks, bit once you're down there... You can attempt the trip in flip flops, but I can see where it's dangerous once it gets wet. The water was cool and clear, but if you don't like fish swimming around you, just dip your feet in the baths. read more

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I really like this place- especially the scare tactics about rogue waves. I wouldn't venture here in high surf, but when it's mellow there's nothing to be worked up about. The hike down is muddy but not overly challenging, and pretty short. We did it in flip flops and crocs. Was rainy when we went so parking wasn't an issue. Swim in the big bath if the waves are normal- it's a pretty cool experience read more

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My family and I came here with friends and didn't know what to expect. If you can avoid driving, I would not drive given the limited parking area of around 13 spaces. There are signs posted not to park in non-designated areas or risk having your car disabled with $150 fine, so I assume the traffic cop boots your car. Yes, we did see him driving around in the what seemed like 30 minute wait for a spot to open. No facilities are available at this location. The walk down is not easy. It's a muddied, slick, sloping trail at times while others a muddied trail of tree roots that you're trying to find the right rhythm of left and right steps to make it from A to B. A good pair of shoes would help. I assume the trail turns into a river when it rains and that's the reason the roots are exposed as they are. It's a good 30 mins to the bottom but it's beautiful once you get there. The bottom opens up to rocks, and waves crashing into the shore. You look down into the water and see the swirls of current moving back and forth and realize this is a dangerous place. However, there are those daredevils who jump in and everyone stands there to watch as they risk their lives for no reason. It takes patience, swimming ability, and confidence but we watched one guy do it. Off to the side is an enclosed pool filled by waves crashing over the rocks in which most people spend their time. There are rocks in this pool area that people jump from while others just sit or swim in the water. A beautiful area overall that is a sight to see and experience. Take everything with you to the bottom to avoid the walk back up the trail. read more

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I started rating our hikes in Kauai by how many times I fell in the mud. So this one was at least four stars. Well, I can tell you when you shouldn't visit. After downing several Mai Tais and wearing cocktail attire and sandals. Our other hiking on Kauaii prepared me a bit for the slip-and-slide nature of most trails, but this was one of the worst. I had visualized more of a short hike to a viewpoint and was really unprepared. I almost gave up several times before we made it to the bottom but persevered. Then we almost missed the Queen's Bath before realizing you had to continue to climb across the lava rocks towards Hanalei past the King's Bath. We arrived just before sunset, and yes, the view was spectacular. We didn't hop in the pool but just enjoyed the view. Funny how the hikes out always seem so much shorter because you are already so muddy, you just don't care anymore. As noted by others, limited parking and treacherous conditions depending on the surf. You know how they say you learn a lot about your partner by traveling together? We passed many a couple that were a mix of gung-ho and hell no! Good to have a sense of humor and a way to clean off when you are done. We were definitely in no condition to go out to eat after our hike. Time to bag the muddy shoes and clothes to be hosed off later. read more

There is a small lot at the entrance to the trail where we were able to secure parking, but it fills up very quickly. It's located in a private neighborhood where street parking is not allowed. If you can't secure a spot here, you can park in the golf course lot for $20. The golf course is not super close to the trailhead. The hike down to the bath was much longer than we expected and very steep and slippery at times. Strongly recommend closed toed hiking sandals or boots. The trail has deep grooves in it and is not flat at all. It's not strenuous but difficult climbing. Once you are off trail you still need to climb over large wet rocks to reach the "bath." That being said, it is definitely worth it! The view is beautiful and the swimming is great. There are lots of fish in the water. Be safe and pay attention to the waves and water level. read more

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10 min quick walk to the queen's bath. Path is very slippery and muddy but doable if you are careful. Watch for the birds nests around trail and don't leave any trace behind. Such a beautiful place. We had so much fun. Parking: Parking is very limited. I parked at golf course close by. Parking there is $15 day but it's free if you buy any food or anything from the golf shop. Ask them to give you parking receipt. There chicken wings and coconut shrimps are really good. There are a lot of people drowned in queens bath so watch for high tides. It is very deep and can be risky if you are not experienced. Overall great experience. Love this place read more

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Wow! This was so cool! We visited the Queen's Bath around 9am so tide was low (and safer). I noticed around 12pm that the waves were getting a bit larger so we left. There was a cool rocky ledge (roughly about 8 ft high) that people were jumping from into the pool. I wanted to as well, but was too afraid. Fortunately there are plenty of other (less scary) places to hop in! Saw lots of beautiful fish swimming around and even a couple of crabs! The water was cool and refreshing, and frankly, what an incredible experience that can only be had in Kauai! We accessed the trail from the Princeville Resort. We are staying nearby so fortunately we were able to walk. Beware, parking is sparse and the resort patrol is not shy about applying pricey barnacles to illegally parked vehicles. There is a golf course nearby with a large parking lot. Its close enough to where you could potentially park there and hoof it to the trailhead. Avoid the adjacent Pool of Death, the Queen's Bath is much calmer in low tide. Take plenty of water and be safe out there! read more

If it's between fall all the way through to spring, DO NOT GO! It is very dangerous that time of year and is closed. Many people have to be rescued during that time frame. If you're going in the late spring or summer time, be sure to check the tides and the swells. It is not a beginner trail for sure! Be sure it hasn't rained as it gets very slippery and muddy to get down the steep cliffside not an easy path. With a distance of double and triple steps down. IF THE GATE IS CLOSED --- DON'T GO!!!! The firemen who rescue you, will scold the residents afterwards. Not a good memory for your vacation. Be smart. Be safe. Be respectful. read more

Best weather today, the waves are calm n swimmable.we had a blast.we parked at the golf course 20$, but if u buy 30$ more parking is free.i bought a shirt $32, so basically my shirt is jus 12$ n plus it's good quality too. read more

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This is a great , beautiful hike. It's very short , less than a mile round trip , but complex. It is muddy and requires walking over tree branches, through puddles and across rocks . I would not do this with any orthopedic injury or with a child. Also bring towels, especially if you are in a rental car. My sneakers are destroyed. I came off season when the bath itself was too rough to swim but still worth seeing . read more

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