The Hidden Beach
Waialua, Hawaii
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This beach is perhaps more well known by it's nickname, Secret Beach but in Hawaiian is known as Kauapea Beach. However, many locals simply call this beach Secrets for short. This 3,000 foot long north shore beach is known for its size, privacy, and scenery. Secret beach is between Kalihiwai Bay and Kilauea Point and is accessed by a steep trail which is of course, not marked.
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Directions
From Waialua, Hawaii
- Head southeast on Puuiki toward Powa St (0.2 mi)
- Slight right onto Cane Haul Rd (233 ft)
- Turn left onto Kealohanui St (0.3 mi)
- Turn right onto Goodale Ave (0.5 mi)
- At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit onto State Hwy 930/Farrington Hwy (0.7 mi)
- Continue onto HI-803 (5.8 mi)
- Continue onto HI-99 S/Wilikina Dr (1.4 mi)
- Slight right toward HI-750 S/Kunia Rd (236 ft)
- Turn right onto HI-750 S/Kunia Rd (7.9 mi)
- Turn right onto the Interstate H-1 W ramp to Waianae (0.5 mi)
- Merge onto I-H-1 W (5.3 mi)
- Continue onto HI-93 W (19.3 mi)
- Turn right onto Satellite Tracking Station RdRestricted usage road(2.0 mi)
- Turn left to stay on Satellite Tracking Station RdRestricted usage road(1.7 mi)
Located approximately one-half mile northwest of the town of Kilauea and is situated between the Kilauea Lighthouse and Kalihiwai Valley. As its name suggests, the beach is not easily accessible and no public roads lead to it. To find it, take the Kuhio Highway past Kilauea and turn right on Kalihiwai Road. Follow the road for about 50 yards and then turn right into an unmarked, unpaved road. Proceed to the end and park. Nearby is the foot path leading to the west end of the beach.
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