Translating into “Crescent Bay” in
Hawaiian is Hanalei, 32 miles from Lihue. You’ll find scenic Kauai beaches nearby,
like Hanalei Bay. Here you can relax, enjoy various water based activities, and
great for swimming. If you’d rather spend a day shopping, the Hanalei Center
and Ching Young Village has a great entertainment, dining, and shopping options
for visitors to choose from.
If you come from Princeville (the
closest place where you can get lodgings near Hanalei) you have to cross a
one-lane bridge. During heavy rains you won’t be able to go beyond the first
one-lane bridge point. Seven miles away is Ke’e Beach, so enjoy the scenic
drive on your way down. Lookout points are on the way before you reach the
bridge. So feel free to go and take pictures even if it’s raining. Look out at
Hanalei Valley and Hanalei Bay for great photo opportunities.
This is a great visitor
attraction. If you go all the way to the crescent bay of Hawaii, or just stop
at the overlooks, or enjoy the beach activities offer in the area you’re sure
to have fun on your way to Hanalei.