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.

We had a good time there today. The place is nice, although there were a lot of people it's still…read moreprovided for everybody, and had the best day at the beach there!!!

After arriving at the beautiful Dali Hale Estate, the first thing we all noticed is that the home…read moreand grounds were well beyond our expectations. The owners / property manager anticipated every possible need. The kitchen (including the prep-kitchen) were well supplied with every single small appliance, as well as all utensils and dinnerware for very large groups. All appliances are very high-end. Since we had 3 very small children in our group, arrangements were made to have cribs, high chairs, etc. delivered before we arrived. Our group enjoyed the immaculately maintained tennis court, pool, and Jacuzzi. The grounds are massive, with areas to play croquet and soccer. The lanai wraps completely around the house with beautiful views from every spot. The "chefs" in our group enjoyed picking freshly grown spices, vegetables, and fruits from the garden and orchard. Best of all - the LOCATION! Views so beautiful, it seems unreal. Short drive to Princeville for marketing, shopping, zip-lining, kayaking, and scuba diving. The grounds-keeper and property manager were available whenever needed. If I could rate this higher than 5 stars, I would!

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

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!

Located on the north shore of Kauai, Hanalei Bay Beach consistently appears on top 10 beaches…read morelists, with a pinnacle of #1 beach in U.S. in 2009's list from Dr. Beach, and #4 in the U.S. by Trip Advisor. After my first visit, I understand why. It is an awesome beach. The entire bay is about 2 miles long, and consists of many smaller named parks, each with its own parking, green space, and facilities. To the far east is Black Pot Beach Park where the pier is located. Going west, there is Hanalei Pavilion Beach Park, centrally located with a large grassy area with a pavilion. Next is Wai'oli Beach Park, the largest of the parks with a big parking lot, sand volleyball courts, and ironwood trees. This beach will take you to the mouth of the Waioli Stream. There are more sandy areas beyond (Ines's secret beach and Waikoko) which are still on the bay, but would require walking on roads to get to. There is so much space that finding a spot to yourself is extremely easy, even on a busier day. The bay itself is protected and shallow, and has a very gently sloping ocean bottom. Depending on the tide, one can see people just hanging out far into the ocean, but still being able to stand up. And the frequent sand bars allow one to stand up as well. When we visited on a Saturday morning, the local surfing school was having a competition, using the large parking lot at Wai'oli Beach Park for gathering, and the nearby surf for the competition. One thing to note is that the main road to get to this area from the east is the Kuhio Hwy. On it, the Hanalei bridge crosses the Hanalei river and is only one lane with no traffic light. It wasn't so bad when when we came earlier in the morning, but it was pretty backed up trying to get to Hanalei Beach when we crossed back later that morning. I read later that the proper etiquette is to cross in a convoy of 5 - 7 cars at a time, giving a friendly wave to acknowledge that the other side is patiently waiting their turn.

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.

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.

Great beach to get away from big crowds. Is a little bit of a hike down to the beach, would be…read morecareful to not bring too much beach stuff because hiking back up hill can get tiring. Currents can be strong in the winter, but less waves than any of the other north shore beaches. I recommend at least checking it out.