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Queen's Bath

Queen's Bath

Queen's Bath
4.5
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
About
Once a bathing spot for the royals, this stunning natural pool is now a popular summertime attraction. To get there, you'll need to take a 15-minute hike across slippery lava rocks, so wear a good pair of shoes. In summer, the pool resembles a large hot tub and the waters are calm and clear. During winter, however, the water can be treacherous, so avoid visiting during those months; the pool may even be closed. Before you go, be sure to check the surf report online, and only attempt the hike down if the waves are less than four feet high. – Tripadvisor
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  • Safari17483318698
    Naples, Florida8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Queen’s Bath a beauty
    I went with my sister to Queen’s Bath. Wear hiking shoes or nonslip sturdy shoes. I’m not kidding. The path is basically mud steps that people have created with their foot steps. I was there the middle of Sept. My sister who had lived in Princeville said that it would be safe to go in the water based on the waves she was seeing. It can be very dangerous if you go after Oct 1st but you still have to have someone watch the sets of waves as they come in. It was an awesome experience and I was in for maybe 5 min. Just don’t ever turn your back to the ocean. I was very careful on the rocks walking there and back. It was beautiful to see and worth the trip. Leave young kids with a sitter. Don’t take them there.
    Visited September 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written October 8, 2023
  • Lisa
    Sierra Vista, Arizona6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Unique experience!
    Fantastic geological and historical area! Off the beaten path and not visited by many. Decently challenging hike thru the woods and then along the lava bolders. Closed toed hiking sandals or water shoes are definitely needed to hike and swim. Water was about 10° warmer than the ocean and very heavy in salt. Deepest area was about 9’ and you can jump in from the rocks above.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 7, 2024
  • ninjagirlCH
    Sedona, Arizona76 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Adventurous beauty for those physically fit.
    Queen’s Bath was worth the jockeying for parking (we finally went at 8am and got a spot). It was also worth the slippery, rutted path and the boulder hopping on the way down. The first bath was a little murky and scummy so we kept going down the coast and found 2 more beautiful pools, very clear and refreshing. We went on a calm summer morning at low tide, so we didn’t have any trouble with waves washing us out to sea. In the last pool we saw a swimming sea turtle!
    Visited July 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written July 24, 2024
  • Justin N
    Seattle, Washington36 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    WEAR SHOES its muddy and slippery!
    My girlfriend and I wore sandals, bad mistake, didnt read these reviews first. WEAR SHOES, it is a very sketchy, slippery hike down towards the rocks. 20 minutes of just careful stepping lol. However, once you get down there, beautiful pictures and videos, beautiful ocean pool. Get there early though first parking as theres only like 6 spots. Honestly something you just do once for the experience and pictures! Just glad we made it out alive!
    Visited July 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written July 27, 2024
  • Shana
    Oahu, Hawaii6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Go prepared- no sandals, no kids!
    This was breathtakingly beautiful. I would not recommend sandals. Wear tennis shoes or hiking boots. The clay trails could become very slippery with a little bit of rain. I’m extremely afraid of heights, so I did go all the way down to the lava rocks, but I got some beautiful pictures. Be mindful of the dangers, but I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this to others. I would NOT bring kids here!
    Visited September 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written September 2, 2024
  • Areli D
    Orange County, California13 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    STRETCH BEFORE YOU ENTER
    I would spend all day here if I could. I went on Sunday and I’m glad it didn’t rain because the hike to queen’s bath was quite intense if you’re not athletic. Also wear barefoot shoes they’re great for hiking/swimming. All the visitors were so friendly. Love seeing the volcanic rocks and the little fishes that get washed into the natural pool. Great full body workout. I’m sore & wish I had stretched my legs/calf muscles.
    Visited September 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written September 24, 2024
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AMJDR
Acton, Ontario60 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
It's hard to review a location that you can't get to. The trails are closed (not sure if this is seasonal or permanent). There were foolish people that entered anyway but frankly my life is worth more than being able to post a few photos on social media.
Written March 1, 2020
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surfercharlie
Glendive, MT1,146 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022 • Couples
We tried to visit Queens Bath while touring the North side of Kauai. I say tried because after driving all through Princeville, we finally found the tiny parking area. Unfortunately, the parking area was full and surrounded by signs warning that any car parked anywhere other than the parking area would be towed and held for a premium fee. Then we learned that Queens Bath is a mile hike from the parking area. Queens Bath looked like a promising stop but we could not find parking and were not prepared to hike a 2 mile round trip. I am writing this review so others will know the details, as I did not find them when planning this stop.
Written May 14, 2022
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Dallas Traveler
157 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
If you are lucky enough to get a parking space, it is about a 20 minute hike to the Queens Bath area. We were there on a dry day in August and there had been no significant rainfall the entire week. Even with these great conditions and having the trail be officially open, it was not worth the time or effort to get there. It is a strenuous, slippery hike even when conditions look dry. There is some rock scrambling, and the path is rocky and treacherous in many places. I saw a twenty something fit guy slip and fall in front of me. And don’t even think about carrying much down there because you need your hands free to navigate the path. And once you get there, it is very scenic but no real place to swim - only one small pool with many people in it. My teens did not want to stay at all. They called the swimming area a worse version of our hotel pool and we all regretted taking the time to make this trip. If you have older people or little kids with you, don’t even think about it. For reference, we did the first two miles of the Kalalua Trail earlier in the week and it was significantly easier.
Written August 6, 2023
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Humarock_Seth
Boston, MA1,451 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Family
Went to Queen’s Bath with my family of 8 - youngest 10 oldest 70. There is very limited parking - maybe 15 spots and lots of signs saying you will be towed. We parked immediately because we were lucky. After a quick discussion with folks returning, we left grandma behind (she took the Tahoe back to our AirBnB). The 10,13,13,14 & 17 old kids took off and became super muddy but had fun on the 15 minute hike down. It was hard to climb both directions because the trail is super slippery due the daily rains. The baths were too dangerous to swim in but there were a few waterfalls to clean up under before the return trip. I would just say wear hiking shoes or sneakers. Flip flops are a no-go and it is unwise to go barefoot. If this helps, click on the thumbs up icon just below. The 17 was unhappy because there was no cell service after the parking lot.
Written February 17, 2020
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G_2_the_Dub
Seattle, WA9 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020
The authorities obviously don’t want people going here. When we visited on October 23 2020 the trailhead was behind a locked gate, with a sign saying “closed due to hazardous conditions.” Judging by the look of the trail beyond, it hasn’t seen much use in weeks, perhaps months. Next to the gate is a very large sign listing the many ways you can get injured or killed there. This after driving miles through a surprisingly large quasi-gated community, where the local brats will point at you from their bikes and shout “tourist!” For a more stress-free experience, I suggest the Spouting Horn on the other side of the island near Koloa. Parking there is much more plentiful also.
Written October 24, 2020
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ErDoc4Pets
Sugar Grove, IL244 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022 • Family
My daughter and I have been to Kauai before but this was the first time we were able to hike to Queens bath and it was absolutely worth it. Parking is very tight - best bet is to try early am or later in the day. We had to walk from our condo.

The path was well worn and very uneven (lots of tree roots and dirt) - I recommend sneakers or keens/tevas. Swimming in Queens bath was really cool.
Written June 25, 2022
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VLO
7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023
Amazing free place. DO NOT miss it! Parking is free at the trailhead, you just have to wait, there are only like 10 spots. I recommend to go at lunch time because that's when the morning groups come up because they're hungry and before the after lunch peeps get there. There is also plenty of parking at the nearby golf course for $20. It's about a 1/2 mile from the trailhead. We opted to wait for trailhead parking spot, because we had a cooler.
Written June 23, 2023
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Brian F
Colorado55 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2020 • Family
Directions: 35 minute drive from Kappa'a to trailhead
take 56 N

Trailhead: In a gated golf community, park in small lot in the neighborhood, otherwise you will get towed. Fence was locked but many just walked through a large hole in the fence.

Hikers: I saw a range of 10-60 yos, most in average to great shape.

What to wear: rugged beach attire I call it. Keens or Chaco shoes, an athletic bathing suit, surfer shirt.

Hike: Slippery, muddy heavily eroded, rooty descent.
This is a short hike 20 minutes or so but messy. Not obvious how to get down the last 50 feet. Lots of fun of you like an adventure.
Bring a change of clothes shoes... and some water to cean up, towel for the seat.

Queen's Bath: Spectacular and totally worth it. A very unique, somewhat private hideaway. Respect the dangers and don't swim or stand near the outlet or you risk being swept away (9 deaths in past 32 years).

Plan on spending 2-3 hrs if you are going to hike, eat, swim....

Stop and get seafood at the Dolphin Fish Resturant/Market, we were too messy to dine in, but pick up some amazing Ahi poke to go
Written November 26, 2020
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hunter_partyofive
Charlotte, North Carolina42 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2021 • Family
Queens bath was an excellent intro to Kauai. Trek down and up was an adventure in itself. It was steep, lots of deep ruts and roots to navigate. We went slowly down and up, took pictures of wonderful views, streams and small waterfalls. At the end of the trail, theres an outcropping of lava rock and to get to the actual pool we had to navigate porous lava rock, so going barefoot is tough. I recommend water socks, they were better than hard sole shoes like Chocos. We checked the tide clock and got there by 7:30 a.m. parking is limited so arriving early morning is best all around. The queens bath was really a delightful reward after the trekk in the humidity and sun. There is a small ledge to jump off into the pool. Small fish and crystal clear, you can see all the way to the bottom.

I definitely wouldn't recommend this trek for younger kids. I saw older teens get distracted by a squid or crab, weren't paying attention, and a rouge wave took everyone by surprise and almost swept them out to sea. Heed the warning about the waves. The threat is very real. Thankfully they were ok, but that was scary.
Written May 28, 2021
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Basinman
560 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022 • Couples
Queens Bath is a gem. BUT, go at low tide and a calm sea day to avoid being swept to sea by the waves that can wash over Queens Bath. There is a small parking area at the trailhead, so get there early. The official trail has a gate that was chain locked on our visit May 21st. But walk about 100 ft to the right to find the other trail. A map display by the gate shows the trail and bath locatoon. No restrooms. It's a steep and slippery trail after rains. Wear water shoes or shoes that can handle slimy mud on the steep rutted trail down. Flip flops or sandals not advised. It's maybe a quarter mile. You will get muddy! Once to the bottom, go left along the lava shelf to reach the main pool. There is a small stream as you come down the cliff, with a nice waterfall into the ocean. We swam in Queens Bath. It was refreshing and so clear you can see fish trapped inside. People were jumping into the pool off a rock ledge. Just off the rocks we saw numerous Green Sea Turtles. The views here are gorgeous to the north of Hanalei Bay.
Written May 22, 2022
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