At the end of the hwy 50 you'll find signs for Polihale State Park. Don't be alarmed when you see a dirt road with signs that say drive slow. This dirt road is 4.8 miles and has many pot holes so you need to drive slow. If you have a pick up or jeep it would help in seeing everything.... More

Any good guidebook will tell you how to get here. Way on the far West side of the Island (the best side.) You take a very bumpy, pothole, dirt road to get here and end up at an amazing, beautiful place. Sand dunes, tropical mountains, huge surf, white sand. Worth the ride!

The last time we came to this beach was in 2003, & it seems the dirt road to get to the beach this time was not as bad. Before you begin to drive on the dirt road, there are signs posted that state,4 wheel drive vehicles only & drive at your own risk, but in reality if you take your... More

We have been coming to Kauai for about 15 years. We come every year and Polihale Beach is an absolute favorite spot. The road is 100 times better than it used to be since the sugar cane fields aren't functioning anymore and the large trucks aren't grinding big ruts. However, it's still pretty bumping and 4 wheel drive is recommended.... More

Amazing beach. Total solitude when we were there. The only issue really was the conditon of the dirt road on the way in. It wasn't really that bad, but it was an issue because we were in a Dodge Magnum rental and I wasn;t about to pop a tire 4 miles away from a paved road. Been there done that!... More

My friends have been camping out there for the past 26 years. We go out as a large group (from 10 to 22 people) and have one blast of a time twice a year. It is beautiful during the summer months and has strong and big surf during the winter months. Caution: there are no life guards out there so... More

I had read about the bumpy ride to Polihale but until you experience it, now that's a different story. You pay the price but it is worth it! Take some beach chairs or mats and refreshments and just take it all in.

I made the venture out to Polihale State Park after doing the Waimea Canyon drive. I arrived around 5:00pm with the intent of staying through sunset. Unfortunately, the beach was really crowded - that was my mistake for going on the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend. Many were families who looked to be camping for the weekend. This definitely colored... More

Fantastic beach if you want seclusion. Road getting there is like a washboard. Good road for a rental car! But the road is bad enough that only those who really want privacy will make the trip. We did the nasty at high noon right on the beach. Twice. No problems.