Haena Beach Park is one among the prominent north shore attractions of Kauai. The popularity of the beach is evident from the number of tourists visiting the beach every year. The presence of Mount Makana directly behind the beach is the major factor contributing to the magnificent look of the beach. this is the main reaosn that you see many beautiful plants in this area. The exotic northern pacific also makes it a great place for vacations.
Some of the more popular activities are picnicking and camping. The sudden drop off as well as undertow is a factor making the water conditions in the beach treacherous. Having lifeguards make this beach a bit safer though. There are also tunnels that you might like to visit here. It has one of the best places for snorkeling.
In the winter season, Haena beach is often dangerous for swimming because of the heavy ocean swells experienced by the beach. At times, the guards have to close down the beach for the safety of the tourists. It’s considered as a great scene by the tourists but getting in the water during the swells is not at all recommended.
Attractions of the beach:
The presence of many other tourist destinations in the vicinity of the beach makes it a lot more popular. Haena is also famous for the County campgrounds in the summer season, although many prefer to stay in one of the luxury vacation rentals in the area like Hale Makai Cottages.
Maniniholo Cave is a popular place to visit. This is located in the foot of Mount Makana. Waikanaloa Wet Cave, the counterpart of Maniniholo is also near the beach. Waikanaloa Wet Cave is quite famoys for the presence of a large and still water pool.
According the myth, both these caves were dug by menehune, the little industrious people of Kauai. The fable states that Maniniholo, the chief fisherman of menehune ordered these caves in the search of Akua, a fish-stealing creature. Waikokanaloa wet cave is very close to the Kee Bach, another popular destination of Kauai.
It is not among the flattest terrains and this makes the journey a little slow. Limahuli National Tropical Garden is another popular destination for tourists. It is between Haena beach and Waikokanaloa wet cave.
The garden is a great treasury of the native Hawaiian plants that are quite rare. The garden is built in terraces. The view from the top of the Limahuli is exotic with a panorama of the Makana Mountain. This beach is of great importance in the tourist map. However, getting to the locations is easy through Hanalei. On your way, you can also witness the famous one-lane bridges of Hanalei.
Heana beach is another great reason to visit the Kauai North Shore!
