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    Ha'ena State Park

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    98 Reviews
    #118 of 300 things to do in Kauai
    State Parks, Nature & Parks
    End of Kuhio Highway, Hwy 56, Kauai, HI 96714
    +1 808-241-6670
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    “A Dreamlike Tropical Beach”

    Compared to a few other beaches nearby, there is a parking lot. We found a spot pretty easily, but... read more

    Reviewed April 30, 2018
    CAbeachLover
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    Los Angeles, California
    “Just magical beach!!”

    We drove to the north end of the island to explore and finished here. It is stunning! This beach is... read more

    Reviewed March 18, 2018
    lucylou_melbourne
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    Windsor, Australia
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    Overview
    4.5
    98 reviews
    • Excellent52%
    • Very good35%
    • Average11%
    • Poor1%
    • Terrible1%
    Travelers talk about
    “dry cave” (10 reviews)
    “ke'e beach” (11 reviews)
    “tunnels beach” (8 reviews)
    LOCATION
    End of Kuhio Highway, Hwy 56, Kauai, HI 96714
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    +1 808-241-6670
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    Reviewed April 30, 2018
    A Dreamlike Tropical Beach

    Compared to a few other beaches nearby, there is a parking lot. We found a spot pretty easily, but I imagine in peak season it can be pretty crowded. We walked east down the beach, which takes you over to Tunnels Beach. At least do...More

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    Reviewed March 18, 2018 via mobile
    Just magical beach!!

    We drove to the north end of the island to explore and finished here. It is stunning! This beach is protected from the wind and has beautiful sand, surf, shells and rocks! There were campers and it's opposite a dry cave you can wander into....More

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    Reviewed March 9, 2018
    Be careful in the rain

    This area feels a little more wild and jungley. It's relaxing and full of nature, but that also means dangers. Be mindful of others while driving to the area and be careful when it's raining as it can become slippery, muddy or flooded very quickly....More

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    Reviewed March 5, 2018 via mobile
    Beautiful

    The park is beautiful and ends with ke'e beach. Parking is limited so be prepared. Nice place to hang out

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    Reviewed February 2, 2018 via mobile
    Beautiful water

    This was the a great beach to relax and enjoy the view and swim too. The water was beautiful. It was turquoise more like you would see in the Caribbean. It was right across the road from the the dry cave and had showers too.

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    Reviewed January 24, 2018
    Wave watching

    We enjoyed watching the waves and surfers here. It's a neat beach, and really beautiful to look at. Enjoy!

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    Reviewed January 8, 2018 via mobile
    Decent beach, huge waves in the winter!

    If you wanna watch surfers or are yourself interested in surfing this is an excellent place to be in the winter! Go early to get parking or you will end up a long ways away or getting a ticket because you parked in an area...More

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    Reviewed November 29, 2017
    Great beach

    This is a really good beach but it can be hard to find parking. Don’t park where the signs say not to because they do ticket.

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    Reviewed November 26, 2017 via mobile
    Great beach

    It’s a bit of a drive on a narrow, winding road. But it’s a beautiful drive passing lots of beaches and Hanalei bay. There’s a cave created by the ocean that’s pretty cool to look at. The beach itself beautiful, but today the waves were...More

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    Reviewed November 10, 2017 via mobile
    I would perhaps come for the hiking, but not the beach

    Drove to the end of the road for a look at the beach. The area to the front of the lifeguard station was clearly dangerous with numerous warning signs. Indeed a 'missing person' poster, describing someone last seen snorkelling perhaps says it all. The beach...More

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