Top Things to do in Lanai
Top 7 Beaches in Lanai, Lanai
Once a mere pineapple patch, the red-dirt island of Lanai is an oasis of calm. Reaching the island is difficult - no direct flights from the mainland - but once you arrive, the tropical surroundings are the ideal backdrop for snorkeling and scuba diving, swimming in Hulopoe Bay (a marine preserve), whale watching, horseback riding, golfing, hiking, four-wheeling and exploring the red spires of the Garden of the Gods. The 1920s-era town is small but quaint, and the locals go out of their way to be friendly.
1. Polihua Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 55 reviews
An isolated white sand beach.
Reviewed By CircleTheWorld - Chicago, United States
75-minute drive from Lanai City on a rutty jeep trail. The first 45 minutes is smooth dirt, followed by 30 minutes of rough, rocky terrain. If you have the wherewithal to withstand a good jostling, you will be rewarded by a lovely, mostly deserted 1.5-mile-long natural beach at the end of your journey. The sharp contrast between sand and red dirt near the shoreline is startling. Do not drive on the sand; your jeep could get stuck and ruin your afternoon. The big letdown is that you cannot swim at this beach, due to a steep drop-off and strong currents. Nonetheless, the undisturbed shoreline is perfect for a beach walk. The sand is quite deep.
2. Hulopoe Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 124 reviews
Most popular for swimming and picnicking beach on Lanai also has safe tidal pool area for small children.
Reviewed By 7wonderstraveler - Hugo, United States
Oh yes! This beach is picturesque, quiet, serene, great walking path with views of Sweetheart rock, and outstanding snorkeling! We were in Lanai for 5 days and I would go back there in a heartbeat. Hulopoe Beach checked all the boxes. Also, it has a beautiful picnic area and clean restrooms.
3. Lopa Beach
4. Shipwreck Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 208 reviews
Reviewed By cookpias - Los Angeles, United States
This is quite a site, and you need 4 wheel drive for the last part of the drive. In any case, do not go out on the sand to avoid an expensive tow (we were warned this is one of the most common tow-out places on the island). If you poke around on the trail a little inland from the beach you can find some interesting petroglyphs.
5. Naha Beach
6. Halepalaoa Beach
This beach is only accessible by 4-WD vehicles, ideal for sun bathing and strolling but not for swimming.
7. Kaumalapau Harbor
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
