Hanalei Bay is one of the largest bays of Kauai, it is
surrounded by white sandy beach which stretches 2 miles long and about 125 feet
wide. The bay is nestled between the Waipa river in west to the Hanalei river in east. Three
rivers, namely Wai’oli, Waipa and Hanalei cross over the beach by mixing the
stream into the beach. The beach looks clean every time, filled with white sand. The
bottom of the ocean slides into the depth of waters. You can find huge coral
reefs at the end of Hanalei Bay, Waikoko reef in west and Pu’u Poa reef in
east. In the center, however you can the find small patch reefs.
Besides beauty, the bay provides every recreational activity
that you can enjoy, right from boating and fishing to windsurfing. When the
surf is high, don’t get involved into bodyboarding or surfing; however you can
enjoy kayaking in the fields along Hanalei River. As every Hawaiian location has
a meaning, Hanalei literary got its name from the meaning lei shaped bay. The beach
is not just preferred by visitors, even the locals like to hang around here. To get
the striking view of the beach, you can go to Princeville Hotel which is situated
on the east side of the place.