To get the right directions look for the beach parking lot on Google maps. When you get to the…read morestables keep left at the fork. Pretty rough road. Don't suggest if you have a low riding car. You park up top and walk down the trail to get to the beach. Didn't find the trail rough or slippery as others had mentioned. Interesting caves along the way. Long strip of beach good for walking and there are tide pools at the other end which have some interesting stuff to look at. This beach was listed online as good for body surfing and boogie boarding. Absolutely not! It's very very rocky. You would be thrown into rocks and very scraped up. Shipwreck beach nearby is a bit rocky but not this much... And much more suitable for boogie boarding.

I hesitate to give 5-stars (to hide it away from other) but this it fabulous. No showers and the…read morescenery is spectacular...

Beaches aren't my number one choice of activity, but as far as beaches go, I loved this one…read more It's a huge, expansive beach. There were very few people here which was really nice. It's very long which makes it a great beach to walk. They have pavilions with picnic tables providing shade to escape the sun for a bit. The best part of this beach is how big the waves are. I sat and watched them the entire time we were here. The downside of Kauai is that it's not very warm. This means I didn't want to swim at the beaches. It was about 70 when we were here. It was warm enough to enjoy the beach, but a little too chilly to get in the water with the wind. This was my favorite beach that we visited in Kauai.

Definitely my kinda beach! Secluded, white sand beach with big crazy waves. Watch for the rogue…read morewave!

Such an amazing beach. Beautiful, great tides keep the waves rolling in. Grab a cabana and have a…read moreday of it.

A beautiful beach that has great snorkeling in shallow waters. Expansive view and adjacent to the…read moreMarriott and Sheraton. Nearby concessions for lessons in surfboarding and other water sports.

This is a great beach, and not very crowded…read more The drive to the trailhead eventually is unpaved and pretty rough terrain but you should be fine 4WD. Some folks brought 2WD and did okay, but drove slowly. It's a bumpy road, so if your car is low to the ground keep that in mind. The hike in was pretty short. It was humid when we went but the breeze was nice to keep us cool. I recommend trail runners or hiking sandals for this hike - the initial part of the trail is rocky and the rest is sandy and rocky. Not comfortable in regular sneakers for sure. Not crowded and we had the place to ourselves for the most part.

Much more peaceful. No crowds. Nearby trail leads to a few other even more secluded beaches…read more Beautiful and serene. Super soft sand. Watch the waves though... When in doubt, stay out. Great for a very relaxing time to close your eyes for a spell and listen to the waves. 100% Oh Naturale. Sorry I don't have pics. We were way too relaxed to bother. Oh wait! I did take a couple pics.

Beautiful stretch of sand with a little wall breaking the waves from crashing right on shore. When…read morewe went, the tide was high and the current was very strong so it wasn't much of a "baby beach". We did still enjoy rolling around and swimming. It's a perfect beach to picnic at (beware of chickens) or enjoy the water. This place attracts many locals and there are a lot of cats nearby on the trail.

We brought our 3 year old here while on vacation. There's hardly any parking spot. Parking is…read morelimited to a very small number of cars but if you try the streets in the neighborhood, you might get lucky. We enjoyed the beach. It was perfect for our daughter, who enjoys playing in the sand and just getting her feet wet. We spent all day at this beach until we were exhausted. We brought snacks and drinks since we knew we would spend the whole day here since there's no vendors or vending machines. Would definitely return when we visit again.

Our beach house was right in front of Anahola Beach just down the curve from the state park. That…read morebeach had a ton of debris on it as well as trash. But when you walked down to the state park (2/10ths of a mile)- it was more well-maintained. No trash, not a lot of debris. We were here mid-May 2026. The tide and rip currents were really bad and we could not get in the water in front of our house - but if you walk down to the state park, it was a lot more smooth and great for snorkeling.

By far the dirtiest, nastiest, trashiest beach on Kaua'i. It should be called homeless beach. I get…read moreyou can camp here, but most of those tents were definitely inhabited by people who are unhoused-- and it shows by all the trash. I stepped on glass while walking barefoot by the water. There was literal plastic trash floating in the water and coming up shore. Never again.

Ahukini Recreational Pier State Park is located about a 5-minute drive northeast along the sea from…read moreLihue Airport. When you go down the slope, you can see a parking lot (like a place). You can park for free, but I felt that the security was quite bad. After all, as soon as I stopped the car, a woman came out of a car and came to sell something in a small bag. Of course I refused, but my husband said, "It's probably drugs." After having such an experience right after arriving, I was quite worried about walking around, so I finished walking early within sight of our car and returned to the car. I really wanted to take a longer and more relaxed walk if I had time. The atmosphere of the pier was as if it had traveled back in time; the pier looked old and almost decayed. According to what I heard, the first people who discovered Hawaii landed here. There was an old lighthouse on the other side of the pier, but it is not certain whether it is still fulfilling its role. Unfortunately, I can't review detailed information about this place at this time, but I want you to take safety measures if you visit here. While we were away from the car for a short time, a Kauai county sheriff's car came on patrol, so I was a little relieved. But I think it's easy to target small groups of Japanese people in this secluded area, so please practice crime prevention when you leave the car; don't forget to prevent theft. It is a peaceful state park with a long history where anglers enjoy fishing leisurely, but it is certainly dangerous because it is difficult to see from the public road. If we have a chance to visit there next time, we would like to send you updated reviews after taking safety measures. アフキニ・リクリエーショナル・ピア州立公園は、リフエ空港から海沿いに北東へ車で5分程度走った所にあります。坂を下り切ると駐車場(らしき場所)が見えます。無料で駐車出来ますが、かなり治安が悪そうに感じました。何しろ車を止めた途端に一台の車から女性が出て来て小さな袋に入った何かを売りに来ました。もちろん断りましたが夫は「おそらくドラッグだろう」と言って居ました。 到着直後にそんな体験をしたので、周辺の散策もかなり不安で、自分達の車が見える範囲で早々と散策を済ませて車に戻りました。 本当は時間があったらもっとゆっくりと散策したかったです。 pierの雰囲気はまるでタイムスリップした様な佇まいで、桟橋も古くて殆ど朽ちて見えました。 聞く所によると、ハワイ先住民達がここに流れ着いたらしいです。 桟橋の向こうには古い灯台が有りましたが、今でも役目を果たして居るのかどうかは定かでは有りません。 今回は残念ながら、この場所についての詳しい情報のレビューは出来ませんが、皆さんが此処を訪れる場合は先ずは安全対策をして欲しいと伝えたかったのです。我々が短時間車を離れて居る間にKauaiの郡保安官(Sheriffs)の車が警備に来たので少し安心しましたが、日本人だけの少人数のグループなどは狙われ易いと思いますので、車から離れる時はくれぐれも防犯、盗難対策を忘れないで下さい。 のんびりと釣り人が魚釣りを楽しむ、歴史ある平和な州立公園ですが、一般道から降りた所で人目につき難い場所にあるので危険であることは確かです。 我々も次回そこを訪れるチャンスが有れば、安全対策を立てた上で皆さんにアップデートしたレビューをお届けしたいと思います。

The photos posted are from 9/16/21. I have written reviews on Ahukini before. This holds a special…read moreplace in my heart. Aside from the long history of a former shipping port, this is where my mom and dad would come to fish, pick opihi, crabbing, etc. while growing up in the 1970's-80's. Childhood days aside, Ahukini is a great place to take a lunch break with a boxed lunch. Part of the fun is watching planes climb after take off. Planes are still low enough to get a great photo against the tropical sky. Since these photos where taken, my mother had passed in October of 2022. So, yeah...lot of good memories here.

Great little beach right off Hoai Bay. VERY rocky, very little sand. Definitely recommend water…read moreshoes. There are a ton of tide pools to explore. We're staying right next door and are enjoying watching the turtles swim around in the bay as well as the fishermen trying to catch a bite! Not very crowded. Have seen a handful of people snorkel here, but haven't done it myself yet, so can't review that. Watch your step and be respectful of the ocean and nature! Mahalo!