Kinikini Ditch Beach
Show on mapAt Kinikini, lines of white surf break beyond an open West Side beach. In one original photo, a green fishing net rests on the sand.
Photos from a Kauai resident. · Source: Navy guide to the recreational guest pass program
Getting there
Kinikini Ditch Beach Access Road is inside the Pacific Missile Range Facility. Check the Navy’s guest pass requirements and designated access areas before going.
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