ʻAnini Beach Park
Show on mapAt ʻAnini on Kauai’s North Shore, a coral reef runs along the coast. The campground opens onto a long beach where the sand widens in places and narrows to a strip beneath the trees.
A local view
“Fun trees.”
The resident remembers a busy campground and stretches of beach that felt remote. He describes grassy areas by the campsites and a shallow reef off the beach. Out on the sand, his camera caught a broad bend in the shore and a tree leaning out over the water.
Getting there
Entrance and parking
From Kīlauea, follow Kūhiō Highway toward Princeville. Cross the Kalihiwai River bridge and take the next right onto Kalihiwai Road. Turn left onto ʻAnini Road and follow it to the beach park. Look for the parking area by the pavilion and boat ramp.
Walk to the beach
From the parking area, walk across the grass beside the pavilion to reach the sand. The state sketch shows where the boat ramp meets the water and where the restroom sits back toward ʻAnini Road.
ʻAnini parking, pavilion, and boat ramp sketch (1997, PDF page 2)
ʻAnini Beach Park photos
Select a photo to see the full view.
Questions about ʻAnini Beach Park
What is the shore like for a beach walk?
The resident describes a long beach with a shallow reef offshore. The two photos show a broad curve of sand in one direction and trees shading the narrower shoreline in the other.
Can I camp at ʻAnini Beach Park?
Yes. You need a County permit to camp overnight. Use the County camping page to book a night and check the campground’s maintenance schedule.
Is there a lifeguard at ʻAnini?
No. ʻAnini has a reef offshore and no lifeguard station. For a North Shore beach with lifeguard service, see the state list.
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