Sun & Summit Destinations
Kauai's North Shore: Hanalei and the Na Pali Coast
Green cliffs, taro fields, reef snorkeling and the most dramatic coastline in Hawaii.
- Best time
- April to October for calmer North Shore water. Winter brings big surf
- Getting there
- Lihue Airport (LIH) is about 45 minutes from Princeville
- Permits
- Ha'ena State Park (Ke'e Beach and the Kalalau trailhead) requires advance reservations
- Stay
- 5–7 nights
Hanalei
Cross the one-lane bridges into Hanalei town for shave ice and lunch, then spend the afternoon on Hanalei Bay's long crescent beach. Stop at the Hanalei Valley Lookout on the way for the taro fields below the mountains.
Ha'ena and the Na Pali Coast
Reserve your Ha'ena State Park entry, then snorkel Ke'e Beach when it's calm and hike the first two miles of the Kalalau Trail to Hanakapi'ai Beach for the cliff views. To see the whole Na Pali Coast, take a boat tour or a helicopter flight.
Elsewhere on the island
- Waimea Canyon, 'the Grand Canyon of the Pacific,' on the west side
- Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge and lighthouse for seabirds
- Poipu on the South Shore when the North Shore is rainy or rough
Where to stay
These resorts are in very different spots. Pick the one that fits how you want to spend the trip.
Club Wyndham Bali Hai VillasCliffside villas in Princeville with ocean views, an on-site spa and the North Shore at your door.Resort guideClub Wyndham Ka Eo KaiNorth Shore suites in Princeville near golf, Hanalei and the Na Pali Coast.Resort guideClub Wyndham ShearwaterBluff-top suites in Princeville overlooking Anini Bay and the Hanalei mountains.Resort guideMakai ClubPrinceville golf-course suites with lots of on-site activities.Resort guideMakai Club CottagesPrivate cottages on the Makai Golf Course's first fairway in Princeville.Resort guideThe Cliffs ClubCliff-top suites on 22 acres of gardens in Princeville, with whale watching in winter.Resort guide
Stay at Club Wyndham Bali Hai Villas
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