Hanalei Bay Beach Park boasts 2 miles of sandy beachfront. Both the pier and the beach are favorite spots for photographers.
Hanalei Bay Beach Park
Although, it is the most popular beach on the North Shore, we did not have to contend with crowds. However, we did have to contend with rain.
The Mountains of Hanalei
While the ocean is stunning to look at, the verdant mountains with numerous waterfalls give the ocean a run for its money.
Here Comes the Rain!
We tried to visit the beach twice, but we were rained out both times.
Raining on the Mountains
While my husband tried to get in some snorkeling, I tried to quickly get some pictures of the rain, which was headed right for us, before I hid my camera. As my husband was underwater, he didn’t realize that I was sitting on the beach trying to stay dry under our umbrella. I didn’t mind too much, as there were surfing lessons going on for some kids, and I found their ability to be rather impressive. One young girl seemed to be particularly annoyed that she never wiped out, so she would dramatically through herself into the water when she neared the shoreline.
Wainiha Bay Park
After a while, we decided to drive until we were out of the rain and ended up at Wainiha Bay Park. Although the water was too rough to swim, we marveled at the colors of the water. We stayed for quite some time before heading back to our condo.
Things to Know Before You Go:
- Hanalei Bay Beach Park has lifeguards, showers and toilets.
- There is a decent amount of parking at Hanalei Bay Beach Park.
- All North Shore beaches are good for surfing in the winter and are generally calm for swimming and snorkeling in the summer.
Our final day on Kauai was spent at Na Aina Kai Botanical Gardens, which was amazing! As always, wishing you happy travels and fantastic adventures in this thing called life.
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Visiting Hanalei Bay Beach Park and Wainiha Baby Park in Kauai
