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Pali Ke Kua Beach (Hideaway s Beach)

Princeville, Kauai, HI
5.0 of 5 stars 12 Reviews
Type: Beaches
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Dallas, Texas USA
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43 reviews 43 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012
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Very secluded due to the lack of parking (and general lack of publicity/awareness), excellent snorkeling due to the variety of life and terrain just below the surface of the water, beautiful setting/foliage/cliffs nearby and in the distance, lots of surfers and paddle boarders to watch.

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Raleigh
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012
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This beach is right beside the St. Regis and has much better snorkeling than the beach inside the resort. It is a steep climb to get down to the beach but well worth the effort!

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Malvern, Pennsylvania
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012
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We spent 10 days at a beautiful Pali Ke Kua condo overlooking the Hanalei Bay and the ocean. A VERY STEEP path winds its way down the cliff to a secluded beach and almost hidden section of the Pali Ke Kua Beach with awesome views & wild surf. This beach is hidden from the better known Hideaways Beach ( to... More

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Dallas, Texas, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012
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This beach is located close to the St. Regis hotel, and is very secluded and relaxing. Great sand, good views, and good waves for surfers in the winter. Enjoyed watching the surfers on my early April visit to this beach. While the hike from the road to the beach is not lengthy, it is fairly steep and narrow, making it... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012
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Be careful on the hike down to the beach, a little sketchy for folks who don't hike regularly.

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Chicago, Illinois
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012
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Beautiful small beach with golden sand. Access from Pu'u Po'a complex down a very steep set of steps with handrails and ropes--I wouldn't venture this if it were wet and slippery but we saw a few surfers climbing down carrying surfboards, so it must not be a very tough trail if you are strong and agile. Because of the steep... More

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Northern California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2012
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The hike was amazing, so much to see and take in. The view of the coastline was breathtaking. The beach was really nice as well.

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012
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My husband and I stopped by this beach one day while touring the North Shore of Kauai. It ranks up there with Tunnels and Hanalei. Although much smaller than the previously mentioned, it is just as beautiful. There is a small parking lot next to the path that leads down to the beach. We got lucky and pulled in right... More

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Burleson, Tx
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2011
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It’s a tough climb down to the beach but it is definitely worth the effort. The St Regis has taken most of the parking so you might have to keep checking the small lot for the right day to go down to the beach. The trail begins next to Pali Ke Kua condos.

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thousand oaks,ca
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 December 2011
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a bit of a struggle to get there but worth it. take your snorkle and get wet. great view of bali hai.

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