Know Before You Go. Tunnels Beach is a family-friendly location that unfortunately doesn't offer much in the way of amenities, but just down the road, Haena Beach Park offers amenities like bathrooms and showers. You're more than welcome to bring your picnic lunch and blanket and spend the whole afternoon on the shore!
What is special about Tunnels Beach?
Tunnels Beach (Makua) is an epic spot for snorkeling and scuba diving. Lava tubes form the many underwater caverns that make the reef a magical underwater world to explore and give Tunnels its name. The beach is a crescent shaped bay is fringed by palms and ironwood trees.
What is the difference between Haena beach and Tunnels Beach?
Tunnels is a mile down the beach on foot, and has no amenities. Lifeguards: Haena is guarded, but Tunnels is not.
What is the best time of day to go to Tunnels Beach?
For the best chance at securing a parking spot, visit early (before 10 a.m.). Otherwise, you can also park at nearby Ha'ena Beach Park and make the five- to 10-minute walk to Tunnels Beach. For more information on Tunnels Beach and other snorkeling hot spots, visit the Hawaii Tourism Authority's website.
Can you swim in Tunnels Beach?
Tunnels Beach is one of the most beautiful places to snorkel, dive and surf in the world. It is a family-friendly place, where young children can enjoy swimming in the shallow areas of the beach while expert surfers can catch the wave of a lifetime.
Can you swim at Tunnels Beach?
This is a great beach for swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, and sun tanning. Parking is at a premium so get there early and don't move you car once you have a spot. Take advantage of the local shore scuba diving and get to see and experience the underwater tunnels, lava tubes and caverns at this site.
Is Tunnels Beach good for swimming?
Yes, Tunnels Beach is safe for swimming. However, it's best for swimming in the summer months.
Is Tunnels Beach Safe?
Is Tunnels Beach safe for snorkeling?
Makua Beach, also known as Tunnels Beach, is located on the north coast of Kauai and is one of the best snorkeling spots on the island.
Can you walk from Haena beach to Tunnels Beach?
It is about a half-mile walk on the sand from Haena to Tunnels, so be prepared to carry all of your stuff a little distance. We ended up spending several hours at Tunnels. It was not nearly as crowded as Haena Beach and we were even able to find some shade to set up our beach blankets.
What is the safest beach in Kauai?
East Side BeachesLydgate Pond is located in Lydgate State Park with a large salt-water pool which makes it one of Kauaʻi's safest year-round swimming sites. Keālia Beach Park is a half-mile stretch of golden coast that hugs the curve of Highway 56. Its long sand-bar bottom provides a nice surf break.
Where not to swim in Kauai?
Lumahai is the subject of many postcards and paintings, but is also known on island as one of the most dangerous beaches for drownings and is not recommended for swimming. During the summer months the conditions at Luimahai are calmer, but still use caution. Lumahai is exposed to open ocean and strong currents.
Can you swim at Tunnels beach Kauai?
This is a great beach for swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, and sun tanning. Parking is at a premium so get there early and don't move you car once you have a spot. Take advantage of the local shore scuba diving and get to see and experience the underwater tunnels, lava tubes and caverns at this site.
What is the safest beach to swim in Kauai?
East Side BeachesLydgate Pond is located in Lydgate State Park with a large salt-water pool which makes it one of Kauaʻi's safest year-round swimming sites.
Where not to swim Kauai?
Hanakapiai BeachIf you ask a hiker for important advice before going on the Kalalau trail hike, avoiding swimming at Hanakapiai beach would be high on the list. This is a rough beach and the ocean can mercilessly drag even an experienced swimmer until he/she's not to be seen.