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Hanalei Beach

Transportation: Just past Tahiti Nui, Hanalei, Kauai, HI 96714
808-241-6670
Ranked #4 of 15 attractions in Hanalei
4.5 of 5 stars 98 Reviews
Type: Beaches
Activities: Surfing
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Glastonbury, CT
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
202 helpful votes 202 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

We like Ke'e and Poipu, but Hanalei Beach is, by far, our favorite. It's the perfect combination of clear, calm water, fine sand, a long strand that you can walk on (about 2 miles) with a stunning mountain backdrop.

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Hattiesburg, Mississippi
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

Very peaceful and relaxing beach in the great city of Hanalei. Plan a trip to have to a picnic dinner on the pier to catch the sunset.

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Trenton, Michigan
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

Wow amazing views form this beautiful beach, some picnic tables to bring your lunch, water was awesome.

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South Lyon, Michigan
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Such a great town and views of the mountains with waterfalls and also the ocean. Perfect!

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Niagara Falls, New York
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

I don't know what all the hype is about this beach. It was definatly not our favorite on the island, or even in the top 5. We stopped for an early morning stroll, and we were out with in an hour. Just nothing special when you have so many other amazing sights to see on the island.

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Haena, Hawaii
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Two mile crescent shaped beach voted one of the top ten most beautiful beaches in the world. Surfing, paddle boarding, body surfing and very family friendly all in one spot.

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Tucson, Arizona
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85 reviews 85 reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
73 helpful votes 73 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

We chose Russel Lewis from Backdoor Surf shop to give us lessons. He is a surf coach. Teaching 17 years there and a two time champion from Australia. Great guy. One on One instruction for the two of us. And we both had fun and got up the first try. After two hours we were cooked. Thanks Russel

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Sarasota, Florida, United States
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

This beach was great for just about anything. Picnic, surfing, paddle boarding, kayaking, swimming, catching the sunset. Wish we had time to spend another day there--I think it would have been the best place for a beginning surfer to practice.

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Hudsonville, Michigan
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

We went here one night for a sunset and we were blown away. We walked the quiet beach and took a ton of pictures! Such a great spot to have a romantic sunset drink, or meal, and memorable photos too. Absolutely Beautiful! Indescribable beauty!

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Glendive, Montana
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Hanalei Beach had a little bit of everything.....kayakers, boats, surfers, swimmers, fishing, sun-bathing, beautiful sunsets, beautiful landscape, landmark pier. There was ample parking, and the people showed up in droves to watch the beautiful sunset.

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