Puʻu Poa Beach

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Lovely little Pu‘u Poa Beach stands immediately below the Princeville Resort, on the edge of Hanalei Bay. It’s a great spot for family swimming and snorkeling. The waves beyond the reef are the domain of expert surfers only.

Resort guests inevitably dominate the beach – they can simply ride the elevator down. To get here otherwise, use the resort’s valet parking, or hike from the end of Hanalei Plantation Road.


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