Polihale State Park
Show on mapAt Polihale, dunes back a long sweep of sand facing the high cliffs of the Nāpali Coast. The dunes and the evening light are as much a part of this beach as the water.
Getting there
The park approach includes an unimproved dirt road that can flood. Check State Parks notices and the terms of your rental agreement before setting out.
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Queen’s Pond at Polihale
Queen’s Pond, also called Poʻoahonu, is a named section of the sandy coast inside Polihale State Park. The park’s dunes and unimproved entry road are part of the approach.
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Kaumakani and Kaluapuhi
The resident describes two stretches of shore near Kaumakani. The Hanapēpē topographic map marks two coastal points here, Kaumakani Point and Kaluapuhi.
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Glass Beach
At Glass Beach, the resident photographed a small reddish beach with industrial buildings beyond it. His book places the shore behind the power plant and recalls the former dump.
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