Hulopoe Beach

Hulopoe Beach Review

A short stroll from the Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay, Hulopoe is considered one of the best beaches in Hawaii. The sparkling crescent of this Marine Life Conservation District beckons with calm waters safe for swimming almost year-round, great snorkeling reefs, tide pools, and, sometimes, spinner dolphins. A shady, grassy beach park is perfect for picnics. If the shore break is pounding, or if you see surfers riding big waves, stay out of the water. In the afternoon, watch Lanai High School students heave outrigger canoes down the steep shore break and race one another just offshore. From Lanai City, turn left on Highway 440 (Manele Road) and go 9 mi south to bottom of hill; turn right, and the road dead-ends at the beach's parking lot. Amenities: Toilets, showers, picnic tables, grills, parking.