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Anahola Beach Park
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PHOTOS |
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FACTS |
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Activities:
Beach, swimming, surfing (just north
of the park), bodysurfing, fishing,
beachcombing |
Nearest Store,
Gas, Dining:
In Anahola, 1 mile north, or Kapaa,
7 miles south |
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Bathrooms:
Yes, Restrooms |
Parking:
Yes, close by |
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Best Time To Go:
All year, but it is
located on the rainy side of the
island. |
Time Allowed:
Closed every Thursday from 10 am to
12 noon on Friday for maintenance.
Allowed seven consecutive nights. No
more than 60 days per year. |
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Other Facilities:
picnic tables, outdoor grills,
showers |
Water Available:
Yes |
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Nearby:
Kilauea Point National Wildlife
Refuge, Wailua River, Fern Grotto,
Wailua Falls, Opaekaa Falls |
Type of Camping:
Tent only |
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Costs/Permits:
Hawaii Residents: Free, but a
permit must be obtained.
Visitors: $3 per adult under
18 free with adult |
Directions:
From Lihue, proceed north from Kapaa
on Hwy. 56 for about 4 miles, to
Anahola Rd. Turn right and follow
the signs to the beach, about
another mile. |
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More Information/Obtain Permits:
Click Here |
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OVERVIEW |
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South of Anahola Bay, the local favorite
Anahola Beach Park has something suitable
for everyone. Located on the eastern
shoreline of Kauai, approximately ½ mile
from Mile Marker 13 on Anahola Road, Anahola
Beach is considered the safest beach on
Kauai, year in and year out. The white-sand
beach is protected from high surf by an
outcropping and the water is shallow, so
even kids can swim here.
Near the mouth of the Anahola River, the
beach is less protected and has a shorebreak
that’s ideal for bodyboarding. The center
part of the beach is a no-board area;
surfers should head to the northern side,
the only area where it’s allowed to surf.
Anahola Beach Park is also a noted place for
offshore snorkeling and diving for
beginners. Extra caution should be taken
near the river mouth, though; rip currents
are strong here.
The 0.42-mile-long shoreline also offers a
view of the Kalalea Mountains and with the
Anahola River flowing majestically behind
it, some photo opportunities, too! Ironwood
trees fringe the back of the shoreline,
providing beachgoers and picnickers plenty
of shade. Children frolicking at the nearby
Anahola River and locals pole fishing at the
river are also a common sight here.
Surrounded by the Hawaiian Home Lands which
is the town Anahola, the beach park is also
the only campground on the eastern coast of
Kauai. There are no cabins, but plenty of
tents for rent. In the summer, the beach
park can be pretty crowded with tents and
campers. |
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