Hanamaulu Beach

Hanamaulu Beach is a local beach, where very few tourists go. It is part of Hanamaulu Beach Park on Kauai, Hawaii. It is a few miles from Lihue. The beach is attractive to locals due to the swimming year round. The cove the beach is in has gentle waves year round. Locals also use the area as a picnic spot. The bay is protected from the open ocean allowing for protected swimming. It is advised to swim after sunrise and before sunset in order to be safe. The water is fed from Hanamaulu Stream which makes the water murky the closer you get to the stream. It is not suggested that you swim in the murkier areas of the water.

The bay has been popular for scuba divers and fishermen. Akule and other fish tend to migrate into the bay at certain parts of the year, making it perfect for fishermen and scuba divers. The park is one of the locations on Kauai where you can camp.

A fun fact about the bay and beach is that it was featured in Donovan's Reef, one of the many John Wayne films. The park is near Hanamaulu town for those who enjoy exploring local areas.