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Patrick Nichols
Photo Date:
07/06/2018
Parking is relatively easy along the back streets or at the Waiola Beach Park.
Patrick Nichols
Photo Date:
07/06/2018
Use the beach access between residential homes to get to a quieter section of the beach.
Patrick Nichols
Photo Date:
07/06/2018
There is plenty of space along the middle stretch of Hanalei Beach.
Patrick Nichols
Photo Date:
07/06/2018
Catamaran rentals are available, as well as sea kayaks and stand-up paddleboards.
Patrick Nichols
Photo Date:
07/06/2018
Mount Mamalahoa behind Hanalei is often shrouded in clouds.
Patrick Nichols
Photo Date:
07/06/2018
Summer is ideal, as the swell is small and the bay is more calm.
Patrick Nichols
Photo Date:
07/06/2018
Hawaiian canoes sail and paddle the calm waters of the bay.
Patrick Nichols
Photo Date:
07/06/2018
Namolokama and the Waioli Valley behind the beach offers a stunning contrast in scenery.
Patrick Nichols
Photo Date:
07/06/2018
The sun setting over Hanalei Bay.