ohanaman1

I have been to both islands and really like Poipu beach Kauai but my family LOVED Hapuna on the Big Island. It was so long with clear rolling surf and soft sand. Has anyone been to a beach on Kauai they would say was comparable to Hapuna? I have not been to any of the north shore Kauai beaches, just as far as Lydgate Park but am hoping that some up that way are comparable. Thanks...

itsv

Tunnels was a beach all the locals liked and I remember it as being a lot of fun. Its above princeville. I think it was on a few maps but the locals all know it.

iamq

I've not been Hapuna Beach, so I can't compare it to those that I've been to on Kaua'i.

There are gorgeous beaches on the north shore and Makua (called Tunnels by locals) is one of them. The beach at Hanalei Bay is about a mile long with fine, tighly packed sand and calm waters in the summer. These beaches are notoriously known for their wild waves and heavy surf in the winter. In the summer they can be calm and afford good swimming and snorkeling.

I think the beaches are better on Maui.

-Bill

beachgirl86

We have been to both islands, and I would say no. There were lovely beaches on Kauai, but nothing like Hapuna. Both islands are wonderful in their own ways.

Bikom

I agree with beachgirl86. It shouldn't stop you from going to Kauai, Poipu is a nice beach, but Hapuna is a special place.

fdecarlo

I agree 100% with Bill. If great beaches are your thing, bypass both Kauai and the BI and head for Maui.

iamq

Oops, I just noticed my post...it should be ...Tunnels (called Makua by locals)...

-Bill

JohnD

I think Salt Pond Beach Park is pretty respectable, if you don't mind the planes after all we're talkin' bout Kaua`i, though doesn't get as wavy as Hapuna which is fine by me.
http://www.virtualguidebooks.com/Haw...BeachPark.html
Also, ohanaman1, suggest you just keep on heading north of Lydgate on your next visit to where the road ends, the beautiful setting of Ke`e beach simply :-"Hapuna away IMHO. (oops, forgot )

pspercy

Have found Salt Pond Beach is often nearly empty during the week. It's fun to watch the ultralights too tho' I can do without helicopters, but there weren't that many of them IIRC.