One of the Best Beaches in America

This sweeping two mile crescent-shaped bay has captured the imagination of both locals and tourists alike as the perfect swimming spot, a favorite surfing location and an amazing ocean playground. Hanalei is easily the largest bay on the Garden Isle of Kauai, set between two large rivers – Hanalei River to the east and Wai’oli River to the west. The largest of the two rivers, the Hanalei River, also serves as a popular venue for recreational paddling, kayaking and fishing. It has also been a popular Hollywood movie location and featured in South Pacific and The Descendants.