Can you get to Tunnels Beach in Kauai?

Can you get to Tunnels Beach in Kauai?

The main access for Tunnels is via Haena Beach Park, 700 yards up the beach. There are a couple difficult to find access roads closer but parking is limited.

Are there sharks in Tunnels Beach Kauai?

As for sharks, we didn’t see any at Tunnels Beach, but they are known to make an appearance on occasion. White-tipped reef sharks may rest in the reef tunnels in deeper water and other species may also visit.

Is Tunnels Beach good for surfing?

Tunnels Beach Makua Tunnels is a favorite surfing, winds surfing and kite surfing beach. Lava tubes form the many underwater caverns give Tunnels it’s name as well as a magical underwater world to explore. Don’t miss the spectacular sunset from this North Shore beach. Parking for this beach is best at Haena Beach Park.

Do I need a reservation for Tunnels Beach Kauai?

You will need a reservation in order to book a parking pass to enter Haena State Park and access Ke’e Beach. To do so you can visit Hāʻena State Park Reservations and click Parking Passes. Entry-Only tickets are only available for those who are accessing the park by walking, bike riding or entering with a resident.

How did Tunnels Beach get its name?

Tunnels gets its name from the surfers who have seen the tube and divers who have found the caverns. Public parking, bathrooms and showers at Haena Beach Park located west of Tunnels.

Is Tunnels beach safe to swim at?

Tunnels Beach is a safe place to swim the majority of the time. It can be obvious when it’s not safe to swim, like in the wintertime when you may be able to see large waves crossing over the reef. Any beginner snorkelers or swimmers should stay close to the shore and follow the inner reef.

Do you need permit for Kee beach?

The first two-miles of the Kalalau Trail from Ke’e Beach to Hanakāpīʻai Beach is open for day-use without a permit. Hā’ena State Park has a 900 visitor per-day limit. Reservations can be made up to 30-days in advance, and no later than the day before your visit.

Can I drive to Tunnels Beach?

Two roads will give you access to Tunnels Beach. If you drive along Highway 560, you’ll come across Mile Marker 8. There are two dirt roads just after Tunnels Beach that will take you to Tunnels Beach at . You can also park at Haena Beach Park and walk two miles along the beach to Tunnels Beach.