Hanalei Bay
5 expert reviews
“On the North Shore.”
– Lonely Planet
Fodor's
"This 2-mile crescent beach cradles a wide bay in a setting that is quintessential Hawaii." Full review
Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Large, classically beautiful half-moon-shape beach." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"A heart-stopping bay backed by 4,000-foot emerald mountains, Hanalei is technically several beach parks, rolled into one magnificent two-mile swath along Kauai's north shore"
The 18 Best Beaches in Hawaii
March 18, 2022
Travel + Leisure
"Hanalei Bay actually offers three beaches: Black Pot Beach, Wai‘oli Beach, and Hanalei Beach...white sandy shores that stretch into sparkling waters, plus a spectacular tropical mountain backdrop."