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Trip 1

Hanalei Bay Beach Walk

Difficulty: Easy, tennis shoes recommended.

Highlights: Most visitors to Kauai agree that Hanalei Bay—indeed, the entire Hanalei region—is one of the loveliest places in the world. Why not enjoy a stroll on the bay’s sands, from the Hanalei River to Waioli Stream? If the weather is fair, stay a while. If it’s misty, you’re in luck: you’ll probably see spectacular waterfalls inland!

Note that this walk, like any beach walk, can be hazardous on a stormy day with high surf. Also, Hanalei Bay’s waters are polluted by agricultural runoff; consider that as well as the height of the surf when deciding whether to swim here.

Driving instructions: Drive north and west from Lihue on Highway 56, past the Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge Billboard. There’s a wonderful viewpoint here; stop and enjoy it. Now continue toward Hanalei, down a switchback, and across the Hanalei River on a one-lane bridge. The rule for these one-lane bridges is that you yield to any traffic that’s already on the bridge; if there’s none, you may proceed with caution.