Place is awesome little hard to find but best little beach around very private but awesome ! Walk is very steep up and down read more

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As much as I love this beach, be warned, you will slip and slide on the hike down to the beach. It took our family about 15 minutes to walk down from the start of the trail to the beach. Our hiking boots and extreme caution were still no match for the muddy trail and steep slopes and steps. My whole family slipped once or twice and I fell once. However, after the hike, this beach is awesome! It's almost like a private beach because not many people take the hike down and there's not many parking spaces up top. The beach is beautiful, wonderful weather, great for snorkeling, lots of shade, and you'll have a ton of space to chill. However, we got there around 7:10 the last time we went and we got the second-last parking space, so get there quick!! read more

Hideaways Beach - Amazing weather, to be expected in Kauai! - Beaches Near Me

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So I headed towards this beach at 9am on a Friday. When I got there, no parking. Like every reviewer states only 8 spots and they are not big, so if you have a large SUV or truck it's gonna be tight. I was excited to finally get a chance to check this beach out. From all the reviews it looked akin to beaches in Aruba and Maui. Let's start with the trail hike. I was not prepared; having snorkel gear, my purse and a towel too big to fit in any bag. I also had the dreaded flip flops. DON'T even come here if you don't have Hiking sneakers or boots. Trust me! The hike starts off tame enough but the minute you hit the steepest and slipperiest part the ropes are almost useless. I fell not once but twice and I'm still sore and have a huge skinned knee 2 days later. I thought I could do it as I've hiked a lot and I'm not out of shape. I even hiked the Pill Boxes in Oahu in flip flops (my friend did not let me now we were hiking when we left the house ). If you make it down in one piece the area is nice. Not mind blowing nice, just nice. When I went it was high tide so it was super choppy and snorkeling visibility is lower (from all the churn). I only stayed an hour as about 20 people and a whole kayaking group showed up and it became not quiet and private anymore. Honestly I've seen better (great snorkeling at Anini and it won't kill you to get there). Please do not go if you have a heart condition, weak leg muscles, or with toddlers. Not worth breaking bones or falling down the cliff. The climb up is "easier" but the "steps" are ill defined and very steep. read more

This was one of my favorite beaches in Kauai on my recent trip. It is beautiful and great for swimming/snorkeling. I also appreciated all the shade one of the big trees provides. I recommend parking at the Princeville Resort (for free aside from tip) since the parking lot only has a few spots that fill up early. The path is between the parking lot and the tennis courts. It is somewhat steep but if you're somewhat physically active and take it slow, you will likely be okay. Be sure to wear some shoes with grip and not flip flops. The "hike" itself only takes about 5-8 minutes and it is worth it if you're able to do it! This was one of the few beaches I went to that week where I felt completely safe swimming and saw a good amount of fish. Be sure to judge the conditions for yourself though! There are no bathrooms or amenities so be prepared. If I'm lucky enough to return to Kauai, I'll definitely be going to this beach again. read more

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Such a wonderfully hidden spot that provides perfect snorkeling, sunsets and seclusion. But don't be fooled the only reason it is on the uncrowded side is because of the climb down to get there. Most recently brought a family of four with us to show them this beach, and it was no easy feat with their two young ones, 4 and 6. Carefully dropping them down 3-4 foot enclaves and having them hold the rope while an adult made their way down to the next one. For the adventurous only I would say. Going down is the hard part. Coming back up is easier, but if your out of shape expect your quads to be burning for 3 days afterward and walking like an old man. Not fun. But this beach, OMG. read more

This sucked away gem is well worth the short hike! The reef is beautiful and the water is crystal clear! To enter you'll want to park in the tiny lot on the right hand side of the road before you reach the st Regis entrance. There's a small path on the side of the parking lot you can follow and take a quick left to get to the stairs that lead down. There's rope for you to hold onto while going down because it's not like real stairs, more like muddy lumps. I wouldn't bring kids here because the hike is difficult on the way back and it's steep. While we were there people were snorkeling:) if you're staying in princeville you should go check it out! read more

Hideaways Beach - The tree coverage is nice on a hot day:) - Beaches Near Me

Be careful! My husband and I visited in April 2013. We love to snorkel and are pretty good swimmers. The water appeared fairly calm - the waves were breaking just past the reef which is maybe a football field from the beach. We got pulled out by a strong rip current and were past where the waves were breaking before we knew it. Luckily we're young and fairly fit and had flippers, but even with all that it was a struggle to get in. One of the scariest things that has ever happened to me. It is a gorgeous beach and the snorkeling was beautiful, but just be really careful out there! read more

Of the beaches I snorkeled at in Kauai, this by far has the best amount and diversity of fish and coral reef. The clarity was also phenomenal. To get to the beach itself, you will have to go through a trail adjacent to the Pali Ke Kua condos and a small public parking lot ... the trail leads to steep path and steps which can be trying, but well worth the extra effort to get down to the beach. Fortunately the day we visited, it had not rain, so the path was not too slippery. If you're lucky enough to find a spot in the small parking lot right before the St. Regis hotel (get there early in the am), make sure to spend some time in this awesome beach. No public restroom or amenities, so bring some food/water with you for the day. And if you have an underwater camera, don't be an idiot like me and forget to bring it with you .... read more

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Named after young Prince Albert, this area on the north side of Kauai continues to live up to its royal name - the pretentiousness and exclusionary attitude is pervasive. My wife and I drove from Poipu one afternoon to visit the town, but what we experienced was: No access to the Makai Golf Pro Shop (don't even know if they have one since we weren't allowed to park near the facility), very few parking spaces available at Queens Bath and Hideaways Beach plus they were all occupied. We turned around and regretted wasting our time on this royalty-wannabe "ivory tower". Can't understand why the Mayor of Kauai allows this to happen. read more

This beach was a challenge to get down to. Gorgeous and secluded. Beautiful color of water. Parking is limited to about 8 cars- so get there early. read more

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If you're in the Princeville area, head over to the St Regis, just before the hotel entrance there is a little beach access parking lot to the right. Park your car and there's a sign (if you face the road it's on the left ) and follow the narrow path between the fences. It takes you to a lookout area perfect for viewing the sunset!! Keep walking on the path surrounded by lots of bushes... There's a steep decline with metal hand rails and rope to hold on to so be careful. Keep going down and follow the path to the beach at the bottom it's pretty calm and if you're lucky you'll see a Hawaiian monk seal one of 1,300 it's an endangered species so give the animal lots of space to nap and be considerate. If you're going for sunset don't forget that your trek up the steep incline could end up being in the dark if you wait too long!! Enjoy! read more

Hideaways Beach - Hidden cove is also another name for this treasure! & yes that's a monk seal to the left!! - Beaches Near Me

Gorgeous beach, awesome snorkeling! Very steep trail to get to it but it's short. Trail starts between St Regis parking lot and condo complex. It's just a little dirt trail. You'll definitely want snorkel gear but I would guess it's not the place for surfers because the coral comes up pretty close to the surface. Awesome find! read more

Hideaways Beach - Beaches Near Me

Here is the thing. hit this beach with a headlamp right before sunset. the walk down to the beach is winding and steep so everyone heads up before the sun goes down. Sooo if you take a headlamp you can catch the end of the sunset. Alone...REALLY alone. Isn't being alone with someone special one of the visions of Hawaii we all have but seldom achieve? Aloha! Have no idea if this is good for surfing, it was fun to hang out on and explore. read more

Great little find in Princeville. Beautiful beach and nicely tucked away from everything. Perfect for relaxing, swimming, and snorkeling. Beware the tide when it comes in, as we watched people get soaked, towels and all because they were too close. It's actually not next to Pali Ke Kua, it lies directly beside the tennis court of the Puu Poa condo complex. You'll see the small dirt parking lot (which can get crowded quickly) which marks the entrance. Once you make it through a narrow walkway between two fences, you'll see the beginning of a steep and somewhat difficult dirt staircase. Don't be too intimidated by the warnings, we made it down with backpacks and a cooler while wearing flip flops. Strenuous but not undoable. read more

WOW is all we can say! A little crazy hike down a very steep, slippery hill requires you to hold onto ropes and makeshift railings, but it is soo worth it! Definitely not the spot for anyone with mobility issues or problems climbing very steep hills. The snorkeling was great, we spotted a turtle eating off the reef and watched it for about 30 minutes, it was absolutely incredible. The beach itself is beautiful and a nice place with plenty of shade to kick back and relax. Parking is VERY limited, however if you don't mind a 15 minute walk there are plenty of spots to park a little ways out read more

Very dangerous trail, overly crowded beach overrun by local kayak guides from hanalei. If you are above 60 good luck getting down the muddy trail with rusted out metal handrails and sketchy ropes. And lots of sharks in the water here, so be careful snorkeling on the reef. If you see Tony out there (the local tiger shark) don't say I didn't warn you. Oh and good luck with parking. read more

Loved the hike down with our 9 and 13 year olds. You need to hold on to the rope and we wore tennis shoes to help. We did see people wearing flip flops holding toddlers, which i wouldn't recommend. Like others have said, the parking lot is small and often full. We valet parked at the hotel just past the entrance and they didn't charge for parking, so all is needed is cash for tip. read more

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A bit of a treacherous climb down to the beach hanging on ropes but the views were amazing. Not crowded. Only 6 parking spots. Beautiful location and clear blue water. read more

This place is really cool. It is a "speak easy" beach since it is not as well known as the others. It is definitely not for the faint of heart and for those who are not physically fit and active. The hike to the beach is pretty challenging and you need to be super careful especially if you are carrying stuff which was in my case. Once you get there, you get amazing views and a fairly isolated beach. Totally worth it! read more

The walk down is STEEP and parts of the path down the rails are missing and the formed steps have washed out. Wear hiking shoes!! I was prepared and had fun going up and down this path; I felt like Indiana Jones..hahah. As for the beach, we went on a weekend and there were more people than we expected, but a nice beach nonetheless. Very blue waters and a nice mix of sun and shade. At least check this out while you are here and you can figure out what you like best. read more

This beach is much smaller than other ones, and it's a bit of a steep hike down, but not that difficult. The sand is not as fine, more grainy here, so just be aware of that for those of you who are just interested in laying out. We went out for some great snorkeling, there were TONS of fish, but the water was a bit murky. This might have been due to the tide that was coming in, making for some pretty large currents. But, the reef here is huge. Also, we saw some surfers come in and they looked like they were having a great time without having to compete with anyone for the waves. Especially great for those staying at the St. Regis, you can just walk on over! read more

Hands down. Favorite beach in Kauai. And the trek down is not that difficult if you are remotely athletic. Really enjoyed snorkeling there. It's so beautiful. & we also saw a sea turtle! Score! read more

This beach is not to be missed. It is a little tricky trying to find where to go. I wouldn't recommend the hike with older folks or people with disabilities. It is quite steep. There is limited parking by the tennis courts (Maybe 8 spots?) The dirt path between fences is the starting point to the hike down. It is a beautiful beach, often deserted. It makes you feel like you are in a private world. Plenty of shade for albino's like myself that need some shade now and then. Do the world some good and pack your garbage and anyone else's you find, out of there. read more

By far the best snorkeling on Kauai lots of diversity in fish and plenty of sea turtles. The coral reef is far more colorful than any other. Worth the hike down and up. Be careful read more

Hideaways Beach - Beaches Near Me

The beaches in Kauai are absolutely stunning and Hideaways is no exception. Viewing it from above lets you see how blue the water is but getting down is the tricky part. To get there, drive towards the St. Regis until you pass a little gate house, then shortly after on the right hand side will be a small parking lot for about 7 or 8 cars. The lot is marked with a small sign that says "beach parking only" or something like that. If you're lucky enough to get a spot, walk towards the fence and head down the dirt path to descend down to the beach. The path is steep but isn't too tough if you're in reasonable shape, but I can imagine it being a lot worse if it had been wet. We climbed down without a problem in our tennis shoes & ended up climbing up barefoot to avoid getting our shoes sandy & it was not much more difficult than going down. The ropes and few man-made steps helped. Just watch for the metal rods coming out of the ground every now and then & the sharp edges of the metal poles holding the ropes. Once your down on the beach you'll see that there isn't too much sand to lay out on, but you'll probably want to get in the water because the snorkeling is supposed to be good here. We came on a day where the water was just too choppy so getting out to the better parts of the reef was difficult. There are no lifeguards on duty & with a strong current, we didn't want to risk it. But the few things we saw were nice, just a few fish. Luckily, the water was warm and the sky was clear so I was impressed by this little beach! read more

Absolutely beautiful. Secluded. Clear waters. Soft sand. Not a lot of people. Parking only for 8 cars but we got lucky when we pulled in. Little bit of a hike down but there are trails and ropes if you need them. If you want to truly relax and truly feel an island vibe of seclusion, this is it! read more

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Come here if you like dinosaurs on the loose and children screaming. read more

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About 200 yds of nice sand. Shade available. Must be in good shape and agile to go down steep path. Not for small kids or elderly. At least not in February when we went. read more

This was a really beautiful beach. There is a tiny parking lot next to the St. Regis where you can park (about 7 cars). I recommend waiting patiently until someone leaves so that you can grab a spot. Be careful on the way down. The path is pretty steep and narrow. Use the ropes; they will be helpful in assisting you as you navigate your way down to the beach. We went in the late afternoon so the waves were starting to build by that point. I opted not to snorkel as I am not a particularly strong swimmer. My husband went out and said he did see some fish and coral. The sand line drops off abruptly, so be careful. Overall, a lovely beach with some really nice views! read more

This beach is GORGEOUS, isolated, with clear waters and lots of sand, as well as some good shaded areas. The only issue is the hike down! First of all, my family, when we go to the beach, we like to move in. Literally, we have a tent. So if I come here again, it will be sans tent and sans the ten coolers and 15 sets of snorkeling gear. If your hands are free I think this hike down would be pretty easy, but we had all this stuff and it made it a slow, difficult walk down. It isn't really a hike, more of a steep staircase in the hill. But definitely worth it. read more

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Still my favorite beach Secluded and gorgeous! Pop. 6 people and 1 Hawaiian monk seal on this visit. Unfortunately for me, the swells were too big and surf too high. No swimming, snorkelling or surfing anywhere on the north shore. (Pro surfers exempt)...bummer..! Pacific storm to blame. Still took a few pics. read more

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Like the others have said, don't come here...it sucks! :) Best beach on the north shore by far. You do need to be at least in somewhat good shape to navigate the stairway/path going down (going up is very easy), but it's well worth it. read more

I am apprehensive to tell people about this place because it is that special to me and I want to keep it all for myself. However, I am feeling extra generous today... This beach (and the access to it) is total Kauai perfection. It is a hidden gem amongst all of the crazy built up hotel nonsense. The tiny parking lot can get packed since they only have space for 10 cars but I suggest you walk or Uber there and spend the most amazing day at the beach that you will ever have. The trail down to the beach is steep and adventurous and once you get to the beach you will find yourself at a tiny sandy cove with not too many people (if not visiting during high season). There is pretty good snorkeling too (a bit of reef and rock are clustered not far from shore so you don't have to go out far to find great fish). read more

Such and amazing place to see. We heard about this location from a couple of the locals and was told that it was called "Secret Beach", but it's definitely no secret of how beautiful it is. This is a great location to bring your family and do some snorkeling to see underwater animals, I highly recommend our bring water shoes for the treacherous hike down and for snorkeling so you don't tear up you're feet. It is a beautiful place, and you should definitely check it out. read more

Amazingly beautiful but a tough hike up and down especially if there has been rain. Take your time! Limited parking but spots do open up. Water is crystal clear, sand is soft and it is remote enough that it is not too touristy. Great snorkeling and swimming. Wear good shoes and you will be fine. Don't carry too much and make sure you have a backpack. You will need your hands to hold the ropes. read more

This is a 5 star snorkel area in Kauai. Nothing better. A few things to know before you go. Parking is tough only 9 spots. You can park valet at Princeville or park at Princeville market place and Uber to location. So the trail down is a little challenging. Ropes and rails to help you down a small steep descent. Carry stuff in backpacks not shoulder bags that hinder your use of hands on ropes. First 30-50 yards just trail. Start down descent on steeps with rails on both sides. You get down past steps to ropes. I strongly recommend you turn around hold both ropes and walk this 30 feet backwards. The next 50 feet the ropes are to far apart so use the rope on the left side and go down by side stepping this area. From there it's a short trail to beach which is amazing. Easy access into water with nice sand. Reefs are great. Just low enough to swim over thru and around. Tons of fish and water very clear. Now for turtles. Tons of bigger fish and turtles but you need to go out a ways. If your on the beach there is a black rock wall to your right. Go straight out from that point about 150-200 yards. Water is still very calm. You will eventually hit the turtles feeding area. I've been here a few times and have never seen less than 7 turtles and as many as 20 of all sizes. It's amazing. You will see more between 7-8:30 am. After that they lessen although I saw the 7 about 9:30am. Have fun. Another note. Where hiking shoes or tennis shoes on trail not sandals. Change them out when you hit beach. read more

My favorite of the North Shore beaches we visited (in winter). The snorkeling was good but not great (Poipu Beach was a bit better and that wasn't outstanding) but the beach is really beautiful and deserted enough to be peaceful while still having enough people in the water so you know it's safe to swim. The path down to the beach is a bit muddy, but it's not that bad and they have ropes for you to hang onto - I did it in flip-flops and a long dress. The bluff at the top right before you walk down to the beach is a fantastic place to spot whales - I saw one breaching! read more

The beach is great but getting there is a different story. The path down is steep, slippery and treacherous. Disintegrating hand rail, worn fraying ropes are the only thing to hold on to. I am fit and in my flip flops slipped and fell. The rating is solely based on the path down. read more

I'm gonna have to agree with Kevin L. on this one. There are better beaches out there. The beach is very small, sand is very corse. Parking lot has 9 spots and were packed every time we went by. We ended up using the valet at the St.Regis. The walk down was very dangerous and steep. We had a 22 month old and a 7 year old with us. My husband and I both fell. I cut my knee up pretty bad, but the kids were ok. We saw many other people falling also, some very elderly. The rocks behind you do provide nice shade so you wont need an umbrella. read more

Such a pretty beach with awesome water and I love that there are lots of shade trees that are very close to the water. There is about a 5-10 min steep walk down to the beach but it wasn't muddy when we went so it wasn't bad. There are rails and ropes to grab the whole way down. The downsides I would say is that the beach is pretty narrow so if there are quite a few people there it can feel crowded easily. Also, there is minimal parking if you aren't staying super close by. Would recommend for swimming! read more