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Majors Bay (Waikapua Bay)

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At Majors Bay, a long stretch of sand runs beside low dunes. The two original views look along the beach and across the line of breaking waves.

Photos and local notes from a Kauai resident.

A wide beach with waves along the shore.
A wide beach with waves along the shore.

A local view

The resident’s notes place the bay on the military installation at Barking Sands. The Navy manages beach access here.

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A wide beach with waves along the shore.
A long sandy beach with low dunes behind.

Questions about Majors Bay (Waikapua Bay)

Where can I check access to this part of Barking Sands?

Consult the Navy before planning a visit. Its guest pass program applies to designated recreation areas, and the available areas can change.

Pacific Missile Range Facility visitor and beach access · Navy guide to the recreational guest pass program

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