Polihale State Park, located at Lower Saki Mana Road in Waimea, Hawaii, is a stunning beach park that rewards visitors who brave a long and rutted dirt …
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Jan 27, 2025
So, we missed the part of the sign that said a 4x4 was recommended to drive to the beach. Here we are in our Ford Edge driving on the wet and slippery muddy road. There are potholes (some very big) f… Full review by Kareena A
Jan 8, 2025
While the road is bumpy it’s worth seeing this beach, having a bit of a picnic and swim and taking in the views. This beach was the least crowded and most scenic by far of any of the beaches we saw … Full review by johnramesjr
Jun 8, 2024
Having just picked up a rental 4x4 we stumbled upon a dirt road that came with a warning. 4x4s only beyond this point! And they weren't kidding. The road was at least a couple of miles and like driv… Full review by SJL2306
What government website and what do I look for to see if it’s open now? Going for family weekend this February. Also is there only one trail or any specific signs I’d have to look for ? Thank you
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The website is: dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/parks/kauai/polihale-state-park/ It is open 5:30am-6:45pm unless you have a camping permit. It is patrolled - particularly around sunset.
Would this be a good place to go after seeing the Canyon in the morning? I imagine you would want to leave before sunset due to the rough drive in and out?
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That is exactly what we did... Canyon first then onto Polihale for our picnic dinner (which we had to do in our car because the winds were so strong they were blowing the sand around). …
That is exactly what we did... Canyon first then onto Polihale for our picnic dinner (which we had to do in our car because the winds were so strong they were blowing the sand around). We left right as the sun was setting but met many cars coming in to see the sunset from the beach. The road was definitely slowing the drive down! The 3 mile drive took about 15-20 minutes each way. But the views were worth it!
Hi, thanks for the intel. Do you recall the date you tried to visit Polihale when it was closed? I head there every visit to Kauai, and trying to gauge if it might still be closed next week. Thank you very much!
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February but check the website and rainfall. If you e had a big long rainy spell it can still flood. Usually may is fine if your going now but a storm can change that
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