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Hāʻena Beach Park in 3D
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Parking and access
Parking
A free County lot at the park, dirt surface. No reservation. It also serves people walking to Tunnels.
Getting to the sand
Park beside the beach and walk a few steps to the sand.
Lifeguard
Guarded. The County of Kauaʻi Ocean Safety Bureau staffs a lifeguard tower here.
Where we stay. We stay at Honu Hale Sunrise in Princeville. It’s ours.
See Honu Hale SunriseAbout Hāʻena Beach Park
Hāʻena Beach Park is a County beach park on Kauaʻi's North Shore, on a wide sweep of sand between Tunnels Beach to the east and Kēʻē to the west. Directly across the highway is Maniniholo Dry Cave, a large lava cave you can walk into.
The park has restrooms, showers, picnic tables and a lifeguard tower, and it is the main parking area for Tunnels Beach next door. People come for the long beach, the view of Makana's peak, and summer snorkeling along the reef toward Tunnels. In winter, the North Shore surf breaks straight onto this beach.
Hāʻena Beach Park is a beach on Kauaʻi’s North Shore, on the north-facing coast. A County lifeguard tower covers it. Its surf follows the National Weather Service forecast for North-facing shores, and its tides follow NOAA’s Hanalei Bay station. Facilities: restrooms.
Questions
Is Hāʻena Beach Park open?
The top of this page shows any closure or advisory that the County of Kauaʻi, the State (DLNR) or the Hawaiʻi Department of Health has posted for Hāʻena Beach Park. We check every 3 hours. If our last check is more than a day old, it says “Status unknown” instead of guessing.
Where is Hāʻena Beach Park, and how do you get there?
Hāʻena Beach Park is on Kauaʻi’s North Shore. Its public access point is at GPS 22.21983, -159.56614. Directions in Google Maps. The map on this page shows lots that OpenStreetMap marks as public.
Is there a lifeguard at Hāʻena Beach Park?
Yes. The County of Kauaʻi Ocean Safety Bureau staffs a lifeguard tower at Hāʻena Beach Park. Check in with the lifeguard before you get in the water.
Where do you park for Hāʻena Beach Park?
A free County lot at the park, dirt surface. No reservation. It also serves people walking to Tunnels.
Does Hāʻena Beach Park have bathrooms?
Yes. The County lists comfort stations (public restrooms) there. Showers aren’t on the County’s list. Source: County of Kauaʻi Parks.
Can you swim at Hāʻena Beach Park?
That changes day to day with the surf, and this site doesn't make that call. Check the North-facing surf range above, any alerts, and the lifeguard on duty. Hazard ratings for guarded beaches are at hawaiibeachsafety.com.
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Sources
- Closures: County of Kauaʻi, DLNR, Hawaiʻi Department of Health
- Surf, weather and alerts: National Weather Service Honolulu
- Tides: NOAA station 1611683
- Parking lots on the map: © OpenStreetMap contributors
Sources last checked October 26, 2026.