Taking another gamble on this beach video by putting my bum on the thumbnail instead of a more alluring picture. Enjoy the show! Then check out our Kaua'i itinerary to complete your Hawaii vacation planning: thehawaiivacationguide.com/Kauai/
haha, that is awesome. Thanks so much for the comment! stay safe running for those videos. you can watch them in the hospital so maybe not a big deal...
I love your videos! I am really hoping to go to make it to Hawaii sometime and Kauai just seems like an awesome island, so any more videos you make about it are so appreciated!
We went to Hanalei when they had a Regatta and it was so much fun. My family is part of their canoe club. Each beach has something different to offer. I also loved the beach in Kapaa.
Ke'e is such a gem, you could walk just a short way down from the entrance and see nobody, my wife and I spent hours down that way just lounging the day away!! I am usually against showing "secret" beaches, but this is a great #1 and I highly recommend!!
Yes, reservation to enter is required and they book up fast. The park and ride shuttle has more availability. Book here dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/parks/kauai/haena-state-park/
@@TheHawaiiVacationGuide but i noticed n read on google after asking you the Q haena state park needs shuttle whereas haena beach doesnt need one..Iam confused a bit now..if u can answer
Haena Beach is not Haena State Park. Haena State Park has Ke'e Beach. Haena Beach is a county beach, it is free to enter and park at the beach. No shuttle is required or available to Haena Beach.
Thank you for the video, very helpful. Is there a site you could recommend to check for surf conditions on the north shore. We are coming on a cruise and will be there on 3/26/25 and I’m not sure if that’s still winter conditions or not. I don’t want to drive up there to find it dangerous.
Thanks for subscribing michael! See this one from NOAA www.weather.gov/hfo/SRF or look at Hawaii Beach Safety website. They list conditions at lifeguard beaches, like Waimea Bay on the North shore
So I’m going to Kauai for the last week of this month (April). Are the north shore beaches pretty good for swimming/snorkeling at that time of year? Or are the swells still pretty rough?
@@TheHawaiiVacationGuide ok thanks! Was curious as it seemed sunnier in your maui video. Probably going to kauai in mid august. But was considering Maui. I just like the seemingly relative tranquility of kauai
We have seen plethora of seals and turtles earlier this month on Poipu Beach and Ke'e Beach. Wonderful creatures! Even a whale jumped out of the water at the Poipu. Thank you for all inspiration! Oh, by the way, Chocolate tour on Maui was great as well, but far from inexpensive. 😉
agreed! that tour is a pretty penny but well liked. Kauai is the island to see monk seals as they like the northern islands. I'd love to see a whale while chilling at Poipu. You had a great trip!
It's a good beach but we don't like to recommend it as the road there is tough, many a car gets stuck, some rental car companies don't cover towing from there, and a lot of folks don't make it to the far west side of the island. We heard you have to go to the beach with a 12 pack of beer in your car so you can talk the tow truck driver into coming out to save you. 😂
And yet... its worth it! Blows these other beaches away with its grandeur. Plus it seems all the bigger because you get it all to yourself. Like you said, people are scared of that dirt road. We made it in a Buick Enclave FWD without issue 🤷🏼♂
Question! Do you happen to have an affordable car rental service you can recommend ? We will be staying on the coconut coast so lots close by, but we want to make our way to the north shore and to the south as well. Do Ubers take you ? Or do you recommend renting a car ?
We do! Discount Hawaii Car Rental has great deals: thehawaiivacationguide.com/hawaii-recommendations/rental-car/ A local rent-a-wreck place that had good service was Paradise Rental Car and they are in Kapa'a, the coconut coast. Ubers are available but limited.
There is Uber but it can be hard to get at times. Rental cars are more available and prices have come down a lot from the summer. Book early and you will be fine. Check out local companies too with a Google search!
My favorite beach has to be Kalapaki beach because there bathrooms, shower and there’s a hotel there also the beach is a public beach and there’s also a canoe club there called Niumalu canoe club it’s so much I really recommend Kalapaki beach I was born and raised on Hawaii on the island of Kauai and your beach choices aren’t bad at all and Mahalo brada 🤙
we don't like to recommend Polihale as it is challenging to get to and get out of, we hear about too many breakdowns and stuck cars. We recommend seeing it on a Na Pali coast tour.
I have been watching all your videos all year and we are finally going next week. Question: What is considered "winter" We are going Sept 23-Oct 4 and want to know the best calm beaches to snorkel
leaving in two days! have a good trip. September is still the summer in Hawaii. Most areas will be calm but always check conditions for safety. this article lists good snorkel spots by month: thehawaiivacationguide.com/best-snorkeling-in-hawaii-by-month/ this article is our favorite Kauai snorkel spots: thehawaiivacationguide.com/best-snorkeling-spots-kauai/
Shipwreck is great and the hike along the cliffs is great BUT it is a terrible beach to swim. Lydgate is great if u have kids, boring as an adult. LOVE Ha'ena and Kee BUT u now ,need a day pass that you need to book WAY in advance My favorite on the south side is the beach in front of the Sheraton Poipu..got married there.! Tunnels is the best on the north side! Love e snorkeling there fyi..ITS "BREN-E-KEE" not Breneck"
@@TheHawaiiVacationGuide I think you should rename your video....Little kid friendly beaches on Kauai. Lumahai doesn't have bathrooms, concession stands and changing stations, but it was one of the beaches featured in the classic movie "South Pacific" and there are endless post cards of it. As you pointed out with the other beaches on the North Shore winter rip currents are dangerous, but Lumahai is a treasure not only in its spectacular beauty but in its marvelous solitude. Not a beach umbrella or hot dog stand in sight.
Taking another gamble on this beach video by putting my bum on the thumbnail instead of a more alluring picture. Enjoy the show! Then check out our Kaua'i itinerary to complete your Hawaii vacation planning: thehawaiivacationguide.com/Kauai/
Great videos from you two! Heading there in March 2024. Staying I a house next to Tunnels beach.
Thanks for the comment and have a great trip in March! Enjoy Tunnels!
Hey
I'm coming next month, How's the weather in Hawaii now?
You hit all my favorites. I agree with your number 1. Ke’e is my favorite place I’ve ever been. It’s special.
Special is a good way to describe. Doesn’t look like much but wow, special feeling when you arrive.
Always love getting the notification that you guys posted a new video! breaking my ankles running to get here so fast.
haha, that is awesome. Thanks so much for the comment! stay safe running for those videos. you can watch them in the hospital so maybe not a big deal...
@@TheHawaiiVacationGuide exactly! haha
I love your videos! I am really hoping to go to make it to Hawaii sometime and Kauai just seems like an awesome island, so any more videos you make about it are so appreciated!
thanks for watching!
@@TheHawaiiVacationGuide
Are there any pink sand beaches?
Or Black sand beaches?
We went to Hanalei when they had a Regatta and it was so much fun. My family is part of their canoe club. Each beach has something different to offer. I also loved the beach in Kapaa.
I spent 6 days at the Sheraton in Poipu Beach. I loved it. Best vacation ever.
that is a great place! We are staying there on our next visit. I love that beach.
Great!
That was my second choice for a hotel, Glad to hear it will be nice.
Very helpful tips 👍😁👀
Ke'e is such a gem, you could walk just a short way down from the entrance and see nobody, my wife and I spent hours down that way just lounging the day away!!
I am usually against showing "secret" beaches, but this is a great #1 and I highly recommend!!
Thanks for sharing! It is a great spot, not just the beach.
Heading here in about 2 weeks, definitely helps to give an idea of the beaches ill be visiting 👍
How was it?
I'm going next month 🎉🎉🎉
@@TrueLady-m9v it was awsome, lots of cool sights to see and pretty relaxing, my biggest issue was it was humid lol
@RiskRule
I can handle that, no problem.
What was your favorite thing you saw or did?
@@TrueLady-m9v probably the helicopter ride to the original jurassic park waterfall
Thank you
You guys are fantastic. We love all your videos.
thanks so much!
Another GREAT video! So much adventure ahead for me once the move to Kihei happens
I hope the move is coming up soon! Thanks for watching Bill!
Can you swim hanalei in October?
Going back to kauai after 20 yrs in june, do we need to reserve or book shuttle going to haena beach and tunnels beach? please share your input n info
Yes, reservation to enter is required and they book up fast. The park and ride shuttle has more availability. Book here dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/parks/kauai/haena-state-park/
@@TheHawaiiVacationGuide but i noticed n read on google after asking you the Q haena state park needs shuttle whereas haena beach doesnt need one..Iam confused a bit now..if u can answer
Haena Beach is not Haena State Park. Haena State Park has Ke'e Beach. Haena Beach is a county beach, it is free to enter and park at the beach. No shuttle is required or available to Haena Beach.
@TheHawaiiVacationGuide thank yoi so much for prompt reply, will it be the same for tunnels beach too, how far apart from haena to tunnel beach?
Very interesting video 👍 Thank you for sharing
Thank you for the video, very helpful. Is there a site you could recommend to check for surf conditions on the north shore. We are coming on a cruise and will be there on 3/26/25 and I’m not sure if that’s still winter conditions or not. I don’t want to drive up there to find it dangerous.
Thanks for subscribing michael! See this one from NOAA www.weather.gov/hfo/SRF or look at Hawaii Beach Safety website. They list conditions at lifeguard beaches, like Waimea Bay on the North shore
Can you guys recommend a beach that has big waves for boogie boarding in the winter
Great video guy’s as always guy’s, and when did HENRY 🤔 become a faster runner than Jordan 🤣🤣🤣🤣
😂 I needed my mobility scooter to catch him
@@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Remember you said that Jordan , not me 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Can you talk about Spring? Like April. Spring break? I just hear winter and summer in your videos. great videos though! You two are great!
Good catch! Hawaii has two seasons: Winter and Summer. See this article for details on Hawaii in April: thehawaiivacationguide.com/hawaii-in-april/
So I’m going to Kauai for the last week of this month (April). Are the north shore beaches pretty good for swimming/snorkeling at that time of year? Or are the swells still pretty rough?
You should be good in April but check the lifeguard towers or this website for conditions: safebeachday.com/county/kauai/
I am curious what season this video was taken in? Thanks
Late August and some footage is from June. Hence, the good weather on the North Shore beaches
@@TheHawaiiVacationGuide ok thanks! Was curious as it seemed sunnier in your maui video. Probably going to kauai in mid august. But was considering Maui. I just like the seemingly relative tranquility of kauai
Do you need a reservation for the exact day you’re planning on going to Ke’e?
Yes you do
We have seen plethora of seals and turtles earlier this month on Poipu Beach and Ke'e Beach. Wonderful creatures! Even a whale jumped out of the water at the Poipu. Thank you for all inspiration! Oh, by the way, Chocolate tour on Maui was great as well, but far from inexpensive. 😉
agreed! that tour is a pretty penny but well liked. Kauai is the island to see monk seals as they like the northern islands. I'd love to see a whale while chilling at Poipu. You had a great trip!
Yes!! ❤
Can't wait to go on the Chocolate Tour With the Tropical Fruits... ❤
Best beach near the Cruise port please
Kalapaki Beach
We rented a house and my daughter had a beach wedding near Anini Beach, it’s a beautiful beach and I would love to visit again.
Anini is a wonderful place. Congrats to your daughter, she picked a good spot.
i just booked flights from vancouver to lihue a few minutes ago. so excited. Is may a nice time there?
Always a great time in Hawaii. You won't get as much winter high surf and you'll miss the summer crowds.
As I was watching, I thought for sure you’d have Polihale (on the Na Pali coast) as #1, but you didn’t even have it on the list? You should see it!
It's a good beach but we don't like to recommend it as the road there is tough, many a car gets stuck, some rental car companies don't cover towing from there, and a lot of folks don't make it to the far west side of the island. We heard you have to go to the beach with a 12 pack of beer in your car so you can talk the tow truck driver into coming out to save you. 😂
And yet... its worth it! Blows these other beaches away with its grandeur. Plus it seems all the bigger because you get it all to yourself. Like you said, people are scared of that dirt road. We made it in a Buick Enclave FWD without issue 🤷🏼♂
We are heading there in less than 3 weeks! So excited!! Any suggestions on the beaches you can recommend for those with young kids during this season?
Lydgate is our favorite for kids. Poipu is another gem for young kids.
Been to Kauai over 40 times ! Anahola beach is our favorite because there is not that many people there.
thanks for sharing! It is a great beach but we recommend people to stay close to the lifeguard station.
Can you atleast hike part of the Kalalau trail with 10 yr old kids or is the entire trail crazy dangerous?
The first two miles has stairs and is well maintained per my memory. The first part is to a popular beach.
Question! Do you happen to have an affordable car rental service you can recommend ? We will be staying on the coconut coast so lots close by, but we want to make our way to the north shore and to the south as well. Do Ubers take you ? Or do you recommend renting a car ?
We do! Discount Hawaii Car Rental has great deals: thehawaiivacationguide.com/hawaii-recommendations/rental-car/ A local rent-a-wreck place that had good service was Paradise Rental Car and they are in Kapa'a, the coconut coast. Ubers are available but limited.
What is the best way to get to Kalalau beach 🏝 in kauai and actually get down to cave where pirates of the Caribbean was filmed?
You gotta hike the Kalalau Trail and then swim to Honopu Beach and the arch. They don’t let boats land there anymore.
Great video! Is there Uber available on Kauai if you can’t get a rental car?
There is Uber but it can be hard to get at times. Rental cars are more available and prices have come down a lot from the summer. Book early and you will be fine. Check out local companies too with a Google search!
@@TheHawaiiVacationGuide oh okay, thank you!!
My favorite beach has to be Kalapaki beach because there bathrooms, shower and there’s a hotel there also the beach is a public beach and there’s also a canoe club there called Niumalu canoe club it’s so much I really recommend Kalapaki beach I was born and raised on Hawaii on the island of Kauai and your beach choices aren’t bad at all and Mahalo brada 🤙
Thanks a lot for sharing your favorite! We appreciate the comment.
These are all great… but the best beach in all of Kauai is Polihale beach… then tunnels beach.
we don't like to recommend Polihale as it is challenging to get to and get out of, we hear about too many breakdowns and stuck cars. We recommend seeing it on a Na Pali coast tour.
Good job opening that coconut. If it was me, I would’ve accidentally spilled all of the juice out lol
I spilled a lot but the best part on those types is eating the white part.
Tell people the south beaches get rougher in the summer.
I have been watching all your videos all year and we are finally going next week. Question: What is considered "winter" We are going Sept 23-Oct 4 and want to know the best calm beaches to snorkel
leaving in two days! have a good trip. September is still the summer in Hawaii. Most areas will be calm but always check conditions for safety. this article lists good snorkel spots by month: thehawaiivacationguide.com/best-snorkeling-in-hawaii-by-month/
this article is our favorite Kauai snorkel spots: thehawaiivacationguide.com/best-snorkeling-spots-kauai/
What about Kekaha! Shhhh, don't tell anyone. It's my favorite beach.
Shipwreck is great and the hike along the cliffs is great BUT it is a terrible beach to swim.
Lydgate is great if u have kids, boring as an adult.
LOVE Ha'ena and Kee BUT u now ,need a day pass that you need to book WAY in advance
My favorite on the south side is the beach in front of the Sheraton Poipu..got married there.!
Tunnels is the best on the north side! Love e snorkeling there
fyi..ITS "BREN-E-KEE" not Breneck"
You can't have a list without Lumahai Beach, one of the most photographed in the world.
thanks for sharing. It is a pretty beach but North Shore beaches get dicey during the winter and we haven't found this beach very welcoming.
@@TheHawaiiVacationGuide I think you should rename your video....Little kid friendly beaches on Kauai. Lumahai doesn't have bathrooms, concession stands and changing stations, but it was one of the beaches featured in the classic movie "South Pacific" and there are endless post cards of it. As you pointed out with the other beaches on the North Shore winter rip currents are dangerous, but Lumahai is a treasure not only in its spectacular beauty but in its marvelous solitude. Not a beach umbrella or hot dog stand in sight.
Tropical jungle with pine trees no way
Lot's of micro-climates on the islands, that's what makes it so cool
My daughter got married on anini Beach by the black Rocks
she picked a perfect spot! congrats!