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Ke'e Beach

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 176 attractions in Kauai
Traveler Description: A rocky northern Kauai beach where the hula dance is said to have originated. Also known to be the most visited beach in Kauai.
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Attraction type: Beach
Activities: Snorkeling
Address: Highway 560
North Shore Kauai, HI
Tel: 808-587-0400

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Reviews of Ke'e Beach

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5 of 5 stars
Las Vegas
Mar 3, 2008
0/3 found this review helpful

We went to Ke'e at sunset, so missed the big crowds and parking was not a problem. Beautiful, peaceful view of the Napali Coast. Make sure to wear shoes walking on the coral. more

5 of 5 stars
Maui, Hawaii
Feb 14, 2008
4/4 found this review helpful

Ke'e is one of my favorite beaches in Hawaii. Parking sucks but the headache is worth it. We like to walk quite a ways down the beach, away from the crowd, to enjoy the magnificent view of the Na Pali coast. If the North Shore is pounding, Ke'e is a great place to swim since there is a small protected... more

Oct 21, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

Parking can be a bear, so get there early. Great for snorkeling. Restrooms under construction, porta potties on site. more

5 of 5 stars
College Station, TX
Sep 13, 2007
4/4 found this review helpful

As the farthest point on the North Shore, Ke'e Beach is spectacular. Everybody knows it, so the parking situation is tough and there are lots of people there. But there's still plenty of room to spread out and park yourself on the sand if you wish. We spent two afternoons here -- one just enjoying the views and people-watching, and... more

4 of 5 stars
Olney, MD
Aug 30, 2006
7/8 found this review helpful

Visited this beach in July 2006. It is at the very end of the highway after many one-lane bridges and some slow driving. Only facility is a restroom that had been vandalized. Parking is limited and spots are in high demand. The beach is very nice as is the water and there are some shady areas where you can get... more

Oct 11, 2005
8/9 found this review helpful

OK, I have to disagree with previous postings. Although it is a beautiful beach it was very crowded. We went to this beach twice during our stay. The parking area was overcrowded with cars and smelled like urine. We found the beach to be dirty and crowded compared to some of the other beaches we visited on Kauai. There were... more

Jun 25, 2005
13/14 found this review helpful

This is one of the most beautiful beaches in all of Hawaii -- I've been to four of the Islands and the one beach that stands out in my mind is Ke'e on Kauai's North Shore. I still cannot get out of my mind's eye its gorgeous white sand, crystal blue waters, and the most shades of green anyone will... more

5 of 5 stars
Cottage Grove, MN
Jun 9, 2004
8/8 found this review helpful

Best beach on Kauai! Absolutely beautiful - relatively secluded, and the drive to it is amazing! more

Jun 18, 2003
12/12 found this review helpful

June 6-15th, 2003 This was our favorite beach. Beautiful colorful fish to see while snorkeling.. Best time to see them is around 9am or morning before 11am. Not too crowded. We were there 3x's. Once after the Kulaulau hike to Hanakapi'ai Beach where I got pummeled by a wave. The north shore currents especially in the open seas are very... more

5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Aug 20, 2002
9/9 found this review helpful

Ke'e Beach was our favorite spot on Kauai. Clear water, great snorkeling, incredible scenery of the Na Pali cliffs rising up on one end of the cove, great sand ... the perfect beach. We got there early and had the place practically to ourselves. Even in the later afternoon on a weekend, it wasn't what I'd call crowded. Incredible! more

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Ke'e Beach Address

Highway 560, North Shore, Kauai, HI
Tel: 808-587-0400