Below are weather averages from 1971 to 2000 according to data gathered from the nearest official weather station. It runs from lihue, westward, winding through various towns and villages as you make your way down the coast. Queens pond polihale state park boss frogs snorkel. Polihale state park closed kauai, hawaii alltrails. The beach is also one of the widest in hawaii, averaging 300 feet 91 m during the summer months. And, if youre really lucky, youll be able to see one of the worlds only examples of interspecies play when the spinner. Due to it being more than secluded, polihale state park can be a good camping location. The water system has been repaired and the dayuse area restrooms are open. This is a typically hot and arid, almost desertlike setting. Text call 7am 7pm kauai time 8088222846 808 vacation quick links. Ample parking, picnic benches with shelters, restrooms, and showers. Fourwheel drive is recommended for the road leading to polihale state park. Explore kauai at your own pace with this audio tour app that uses gps to guide you to and around some of the islands top attractions.
On a bright sunny day the flat stretch of highway 50 between highway 552 and polihale beach can create a mirage that looks more suited to arizona than hawaii. Skip paying for a bus tour and make the most of your vacation time with the freedom to stop and go as you please. Kauais 90 miles of shoreline has more beaches per mile than any others in the. Only the forbidden island of niihau is farther west. Consider a visit macarthur beach park in kekaha where the closest county life guard tower is located for your safety. This beach is a popular weekend destination for locals, especially those with 4.
Polihale beach is a westside kauai adventure all of our kauai beaches are spectacular but one stands out for its remote location and miles of pristine sand. You can also get an excellent view of the whole coast from kee beach and a valley view from the kalalau lookout beyond kokee state park. Camping on the beach at polihale, polihale state park. This park is enjoyed by many and has nice facilities such as. Polihale beach kauai is a surfing adventure located in or near kekaha, hi. End of the road at the peaceful polihale beach and state park aka the longest sandy beach in all of the hawaiian islands. The 140 acre polihale state park is located at the end of hawaiis biggest and perhaps most majestic beach, one that stretches for over 12 miles and includes sand dunes that reach 100ft high. Although this is a state park with a pavilion and picnic tables, the state or perhaps the county seem to do everything possible to discourage visitors.
Polihale state park topo map in kauai county, hawaii. Polihale state park is a park in hawaii and has an elevation of 43 feet. Occupying 552 square miles, kauai is circular in shape with lush, mountainous regions in its center and beaches covering almost half its shoreline. Polihale beach nohili point mana mana point guide of kalalau beach kalalau valley kokee state 550b park waimea canyon 552 550a kekaha waimea waimea bay 50 anahola realia beach 581 56. The pale golden sands wrap around kauais northwestern shore from kekaha plantation town, just beyond waimea, to where the ridges of napali begin. While you can drive here in a normal car, we couldnt advise anything less than a four wheel drive vehicle. Polihale beach state park kauai places of interest pvr. The nearest weather station for both precipitation and temperature measurements is barking sa which is approximately 5 miles away and has an elevation of feet 10 feet lower than polihale spring. The fivemile dirt road leading to polihale beach is rutted and.
Book kauai activities need help planning or to book. May 27, 2017 kauai beaches are the best in the world. Im headed to the end of the road on the westernmost point of kauai to camp at the foot of where kauai s famed napali coast begins. Mar 08, 2020 this beach stretches over 2 miles, connecting with barking sands for 15 more miles in one direction, and one end abruptly halted by the massive cliffs of the na pali coast. On the northern tip of the beach, you can enjoy an eyeful of the edge of napalis cliffs, and.
Driving directions to opaekaa falls, kuamoo road, kapaa, hi, united states. I first fell in love with this beach when i was a teenager visiting from oahu with my parents. Polihale beach and moderately high along the steeper na pali headlands. The sunsets here are some of the best around and the island of niihau can be seen looming in the pacific. Pdf packet now additionally includes a kauai beaches map.
Accuracy of the map is limited to the accuracy of the tiger data. Click on kauai map icons to zoom in, get directions or navigate to individual restaurants, beaches, hikes and kauai attractions. Picnicking and tent camping on wild coastline with large sand beach backed by dunes. One of the more remote kauai beaches, polihale has incredible views of the west side of the na pali cliffs, the island of niihau, and the waves of the pacific. For military reasons, access is highly restricted for a 7mile stretch along the southeastern end near the pacific missile range facility, including the famed barking sands beach, known to. I reopens 208 polihale state park is again open for day use. Oh hawaii, land of warmth and beautiful beaches, of delicious food and welcoming culture. There is a mandatory 14day selfquarantine for all visitors and residents of the state of hawaii. The road to polihale may seem less like a tropical island and more like a. This is what many kauai residents do in the summertime, and i wanted to experience polihale just as they do. But polihale beach is perhaps kauai s best beach for whale watching. Polihale beach is by far the longest stretch of beach in the state of hawaii. Mouseover and click on kauai beach icons to view individual beach info and directions. Hawaiis biggest goldsand beach with amazing sunsets over niihau island.
Swimming is safe only at the queens pond because of the strong currents and rip currents. Polihale state park geschlossen kauai, hawaii alltrails. It is the most western publicly accessible area in hawaii. From january to march, humpback whales leave the colder waters of the world on a journey that takes them to the warm waters of hawaii for breeding. At 17 miles long, polihale beach is hawaiis longest beach located on the westernmost point of kauai. Polihale state park waimea 2020 all you need to know. Polihale beach state park beaches on kauai kekaha, hawaii. There are quite a few campsites so you will have no immediate neighbors if you want total privacy. Maybe the road to the polihale state park keeps the masses out. According to kauai lore, polihale is where the souls of the departed begin their journey to the underworld. Polihale is located on the west side of kauai and is way out in the boonies. Scenic setting, colorful sunsets and good views of the high sea cliffs of na pali coast. Perhaps its the sunny south shore weather, the clean golden sand, the protected baby beach, the adjacent park and playground, maybe or maybe its all of this and more.
Lihue, the east side coconut coast, the north shore, the south shore and the west side. The queens pond itself is a natural phenomenon that is. It is backed by sand dunes, some of them are 100 feet 30 m above sea level. Because polihale state park is on the west side of kauai, its an excellent place from which to watch the sunset. Polihale beach is located at the very end of the road on the western side of kauai island. Braving a long and rutted dirt road rewards the traveler with a stunning beach park. Meanwhile, the travel channel named poipu beach, which has lifeguards on duty, americas best beach. We took a picnic, watched the sunset and then had the best stargazing. It is primarily known for its wonderful beaches and can be an excellent vacation spot for those who enjoy camping and spending time outdoors. We drove on a dirt road for miles and miles and then drove through bushes and trees until we passed camp sites and finally reached the beach s parking lot. The polihale state park is almost 140 acres and has 7 miles of beach reachable by a long dirt road of 4. Fronted by a wildland park and sand dunessome up to 100 feet highpolihale beach park is the perfect place if you are looking for a secluded beach amidst some of the most picturesque scenery in. Polihale state park at sunset polihale state park is a remote wild beach on the western side of the hawaiian island of kauai. If you like these videos please dont forget to subscribe or follow.
All together, polihale encompasses about miles, much of which is blocked off my the military. This is also the end of the beach on that side of the island. Polihale beach located on the northern end of polihale beach is polihale state park. Polihale beach is at the western most point of kauai and its perfect white sand shore stretches for over 15 miles. Im visiting kauai this week and am pleased to read on the dlnr website this morning that polihale beach has been reopened. Polihale beach casts an almost sacred spell on all who visit.
Polihale state park waimea, hawaii beach, landmark. Poipu beach park prince kuhio salt pond kekaha beach polihale na pali coast lumahai kee makua anini kauapea beach explorer swim at lifeguarded beaches ask lifeguards for safety and swimming tips. Of course, even getting here in a car is no easy task. Remarkable way to get the vibe of kauai, yes this beach is the queen of. My fourwheeldrive jeep is rattling hard as i drive the rental on the dry, dusty and very bumpy road that makes up the roughly 5mile trek to polihale beach state park off route 50. South shore beaches are sundrenched and known for their summer swells. I remember the large, secluded and peaceful whitesand beach well, with its bluegreen waters set next to the high cliffs. Poipu beach on the south shore of kauai is often lauded as americas best beach. Kekaha beach polihale na pali coast lumahai kee makua anini kauapea beach explorer swim at lifeguarded beaches ask lifeguards for safety and swimming tips.
I suppose you could camp directly on the beach if you wanted to. Plus, theres detailed kauai vacation maps and neighborhood info. The beach has large sand dunes some that may reach 100 feet high. It is the most western publicly accessible area in hawaii, although the privately owned island of niihau is further west. Polihale beach features the rugged beauty of our na pali coast and stunning ocean views that will stay with you for a lifetime. The park is miles away from the town of kekaha, and it can only be reached via a poorly marked, dirt sugarcane road, making a fourwheel drive vehicle preferable. Isolated and otherworldly, the beach hugs the shore below steep mounds of blazing white sand. Polihale beach is one of the longest continuous sand beaches in all of hawaii, stretching 15 miles 24 km along kauai s west shore. Adding to polihale s remoteness is the road to get there. End of 5mile long dirt road from mana village, off kaumualii highway highway 50.
January is the wettest month in kauai, but polihale shoud be dry because it doesnt rain much there. Maps and directions to polihale beach state park in kauai kekaha, hawaii. Scenic setting, colorful sunsets and good views of the high sea cliffs of napali coast. Polihale state beach park in waimea, kauai, hawaii. Polihale beach and state park is located at the end of highway 50 and is accessed down a unpaved old cane haul road. The ocean here is not safe for swimming at least near the queens pond area but it is wondrous to see. Download a pdf or jpg copy of our kauai beaches map includes all of the top. If you do make all the way, polihale is one of kauais widest beaches and at 17 miles, is not only the longest on kauai, but the longest beach in all of hawaii. Working for an airline, im able to travel a lot and have been to the islands over 20 times twice to kauai in the last six months. Top beaches map haena c state park alakai swamp kala 540 o kilauea kilauea lighthouse 56 mountains xnatncia beach park o princeville 56 560 hanalei north w iale 5,148 ft 1,569 m kawaikini 5,243 ft 11,598 ml 50 ha. I traveled all the way to kauai to experience the worst road in the usa. The trail is primarily used for camping, scenic driving, and ohvoff road driving and is accessible yearround.
Polihale state park, kauai, hawaii end of the road at the. Come here to avoid the notorious kauai rain, as polihale is typically sunny and cloudless throughout the year. The seventeen mile stretch of white sand beach and sand dunes offer endless beach combing and shelling fun. Near koloa, mahaulepu is one of the most tranquil and isolated, located at the end of an old canehauling road. Polihale surfing in kauai, united states of america. The seventeen mile stretch of white sand beach and sand dunes offer endless beach.
Polihale beach state park is as far north as you can go in a car on kauai s west coast. Jan 12, 2018 one of the top things to do in kauai is to see a beautiful beach on the far west of kauai at polihale state park. Kauai, hawaii 2017 all of this video was shot on a dji phantom 3 standard. Is by far the longest stretch of beach in the state of hawaii. Polihale state park is one of the most famous parks of hawaii, usa. Polihale state park waimea all you need to know before. The park consists of a large sand beach polihale beach, polihale cliff and a traditional heiau. Mostly beach breaks with the exception of a small section of reef called queens pond where the red marker is on the map its a right hander, otherwise from there north its all beach break and is ever changing with the different swells, all the way up where the na pali begins is another sort of rocky sandy right hander called echos that breaks in front of all the rocks piled up near the. Most of the sites are not directly on the beach, but overlooking the beach. Once you reach the end of the paved road, keep going. Polihale beach is a westside kauai adventure kauai vacation. Conditions constantly change daily and seasonal changes must be monitored closely. Polihale state park encompasses nearly 140 acres of coastal lands at the western end of the na pali coast. This is the location of kauai s famous barking sands.
The road to get here is very long, all dirt, super bumpy, and filled with rentalcareating. It is surely worth the extra hour or two of travel by bumpy road. This is also the start of the remarkable na pali coastline on the garden isle of kauai. Top 10 kauai beaches with kauai map makanas local guide. Fronted by a wildland park and sand dunessome up to 100 feet high polihale beach park is the perfect place if you are looking for a secluded beach amidst some of the most picturesque scenery in. Oct 22, 2017 polihale beach at polihale state park. This is an extremely long and beautiful beach that is capped on one end by the na pali cliffs.
Located on kauai s west coast, polihale state park is the last beach before the napali coast begins. Polihale kauai mana plain alley kahoaloha valley kaulaula valley ridge haeleele ridge polihale ridge hikimoe alley polihale state park polihale state park historical shorelines 1927 tsheet 1962 may may 1966 apr 1975 jul 1987 mar 1988 sep 1999 nov 2006 erosion rate measurement locations shorenormal transects historical beach positions, color. Map of kauai showing highways, resorts, condos, points of interest, airports, state. Polihale state park is a remote wild beach on the western side of the hawaiian island of kauai. As i type this message april 11 2018, polihale state park remains closed per the red banner update made 41118 near top of following hawaii department of land and natural resource website. Polihale beach is the end of the world for both the living and the dead. Where is polihale state park, waimea, hi, usa on map lat.
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