Polihale State Park
Get ready for a long bumpy drive on a dusty dirt road to the longest beach in the State of Hawaii. This seventeen mile stretch of white sand beach offer endless beach combing and shelling fun. Polihale is the beginning of the Na Pali sea cliffs on the western portion of the island. Here you can enjoy gorgeous sunsets over the forbidden island of Niihau. Strong currents and no lifeguard make it notoriously dangerous for swimming.
Waimea – West Side
Restrooms, Showers, Picnic Tables
No Lifeguard
Shelling, Beach Walking, Watching Sunset
BEACH SAFETY TIPS
Entering the ocean anywhere along the Kauai coastline can be dangerous. Surf and ocean conditions change daily. Before entering the ocean check with a lifeguard or a current ocean safety report. To ensure safety swim only at lifeguarded beaches.