Ke’e Beach End of the road, Ha’ena State Park, north shore · summer only (May–Sep) · lifeguard · reservation required for entry/parking Ha’ena logistics Parking passes + entry via the official Ha’ena reservation site — book as early as your dates allow; shuttle from the north shore is the fallback; walk/bike entry $1 per visitor […]
Where Ha’ena, north shore Kauai — Kuhio Hwy (560), past Hanalei Cost Free — no entry fee, no reservation (that’s Ha’ena State Park / Ke’e, further on) Season May–September; winter surf makes the whole north shore unsnorkelable Difficulty Intermediate — reef passes, depth changes, no lifeguard at Tunnels itself Parking Two small alleys near mile […]
Where Poipu, south shore Kauai — Poipu Beach Park, Ho’owili Rd Cost Free · beach-park lot, restrooms, showers, lifeguards Difficulty Beginner — protected, shallow options, lifeguarded Season Year-round — the south shore is Kauai’s winter answer Wildlife Turtles often; monk seals haul out regularly (50-ft rule, roped off when present) Best time Morning; summer south […]