Hanalei Bay
Hanalei Bay
Hanalei Bay

Hanalei Bay Tours and Tickets

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Located on the north shore of Kauai, Hanalei Bay is one of the island’s most picturesque stretches of water. This crescent-shaped bay boasts over 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) of white sand beach backed by mountains, waterfalls, and laid-back towns and offers an array of watersports, including kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, and surfing.

  • Hanalei, Kauai, Hawaii

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Robyn_C, Nov 2023
Fun w the family
We had a great time with J kayaking the river, into the ocean and back. Snorkeling was good and a nice picnic lunch provided. We had no kayaking experience really and were easily able to manage! Thanks, J, for the great day!
Cameron_B, Nov 2023
Great experience
The guide was very friendly and informative. He definitely made the experience alot more fun and thorough with the history of the island. Would recommend
Brenda_S, Nov 2023
Successful paddle to Hideaway beach
Jay was knowledgeable about the island and entertained us with much info along the way. The river had floating flowers and I thought it was so pretty. We braved the waves in the bay and paddled to Hideaway beach. Didn’t capsize, although we were warned we should expect it. Success!
Traci_F, Nov 2023
Gorgeous views
Gorgeous views, crew was super knowledgeable and kind, great experience for our Honeymoon. Saw lots of fish, serenaded by Hawaiian ukulele songs by the crew during lunch on the beach.
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Q:Is Hawaii’s Hanalei Bay open to tourists?
A:Yes, Hanalei Bay is open to tourists. It’s popular with tourists because of its beautiful views and beaches (especially Hanalei Beach) and its great conditions for surfing, swimming, kayaking, bodyboarding, and other watersports. There’s also good accommodations and plenty of facilities near the beach to make visiting easy.
Q:Why is Hanalei Bay famous?
A:Hanalei Bay is famous for its great surfing conditions. It’s also known as a Hollywood filming location, although it’s often standing in for other places rather than playing itself. Movies featuring Hanalei Bay include musical South Pacific (1958), Paradise Hawaiian Style (1966) starring Elvis Presley, and The Descendants (2011) starring George Clooney.
Q:Is it safe to swim in Hanalei Bay?
A:Yes, Hanalei Bay is safe to swim in, but generally only in the summertime, between June and August, when the sea is at its calmest. The rest of the year it’s much too rough for swimming, although Hanalei Bay is popular among surfers. The beaches are usually patrolled by lifeguards.
Q:Is Hawaii’s Hanalei Bay the same as Hanalei Beach?
A:No, Hawaii’s Hanalei Bay isn’t the same as Hawaii’s Hanalei Beach, although Hanalei Beach is in Hanalei Bay. The 2-mile (3.2-kilometer) crescent-shaped bay has three main beaches: Hanalei Beach, Black Pot Beach, and Waioli Beach, which are all continuations of the same stretch of sand.
Q:Can you walk from Hanalei Bay Resort to the beach?
A:Yes, you can walk from Hanalei Bay Resort to Puu Poa Beach along a paved road. The resort is located at the northeastern end of Hanalei Bay, whereas most beaches are further south. The main Hanalei Beach/Waioli Beach is about 3.5 miles (5.6 kilometers), or a 10-minute drive, from Hanalei Bay Resort.
Q:Are there turtles at Hanalei Bay?
A:Yes, sea turtles live in Hanalei Bay and they often lay their eggs on the beaches of Kauai’s northern coast. The Hawaiian green sea turtle, hawksbill turtle, and the leatherback turtle both thrive in the waters there. However, it’s not that common to see them on the beaches.