This is one of Kauai’s best beaches for snorkeling. The waters are normally calm, but snorkelers should avoid the reef channel at the west end due to …
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May 20, 2025
The reason for the tram for non residents is because of crime. There was petty theft to cars in the parking lot. There are not many places on earth that are preserved and taken care of like this bea…Full review by Bloom K
May 7, 2025
Nothing wrong with the beach itself, bnow we're dealing with the mismanagement and greed of the Hawaiian government. There was never any need to use a tram here under the guise of regulating things- …Full review by April B
Oct 5, 2024
The state of Hawaii is turned into a joke charging for access to the beach require a permit. I came here before Covid. It was a unknown place and it was beautiful and now it’s been destroyed by the s…Full review by Tachyon G
Hi, what are some places to stay in Haena? Trip Advisor doesn't have any hotels in Haena (quite odd). Also, are there any good restaurants in Haena?
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I'll second Wayne's response. Stay in Princeville. The drive is short. One caveat: A good bit of road work continues from Lihui all the way up to Hanalei and beyond. Sometimes …
I'll second Wayne's response. Stay in Princeville. The drive is short. One caveat: A good bit of road work continues from Lihui all the way up to Hanalei and beyond. Sometimes landslides occur and there are considerable delays. Those problems likely will diminish as more repair work is completed. Although we were slightly delayed a few times, we certainly had no complaints, considering the magnitude of the issues with which the road crews were dealing.
Hi, Going back to Kauai In Spring. I'd like to again book an all day (?) bust tour from Kapaa area hotel to the ends of North shore (including Ke'e beach). Last I knew the end of the road was open but restricted and bus tours had not yet resumed. My Question - any all day North Shore / Ke'e beach bus tours operating now ??? Thanks SteveC
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Hello! I understand there are stops from Kapaa, to Hanalei, where you can hop onto a shuttle, that will take you to Ke'e. I am headed over in a couple of weeks and I will have more …
Hello! I understand there are stops from Kapaa, to Hanalei, where you can hop onto a shuttle, that will take you to Ke'e. I am headed over in a couple of weeks and I will have more definitive answers. I am sure if you call the public transit, in Kauai, they will be best suited to answer your questions.
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