Polihale State Park Lower Saki Mana Road, Waimea, HI 96796
About the Business
Polihale State Park, located at Lower Saki Mana Road in Waimea, Hawaii, is a stunning beach park that rewards visitors who brave a long and rutted dirt road with a breathtaking experience. This park is a popular tourist attraction, offering picnicking and tent camping on a wild coastline with a large sand beach backed by dunes. Visitors can enjoy swimming during calm conditions in the summer, as well as shore fishing and scenic views of the high sea cliffs of the Nāpali Coast. However, it is important to monitor local surf and weather reports before visiting the park, as the road leading to the park is unimproved and may become impassable during heavy rains. Four-wheel drive vehicles are recommended, as rental car companies may prohibit their vehicles from accessing the park.
Due to overuse and abuse, Polihale State Park has faced temporary closures in the past. The State Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of State Parks is working on improving park management and enforcing park rules to prevent further closures. Community feedback is being gathered through open house talk story sessions and virtual meetings to identify potential improvements and management policies. Overnight camping at Polihale has reopened for stays beginning August 14, 2022, with reservations available online.
Long-term plans for Polihale State Park include capital improvement projects to protect the dunes, enhance access, parking, and camping areas, and add educational and interpretive devices focusing on the park's cultural and natural resources. The park administration is also working towards designating certain beach areas for restricted transiting, parking, and boat launching to protect the environment. The community's support and compliance with park rules are crucial to ensuring the preservation of Polihale State Park for future generations.
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Hours open
Monday:
5:30 AM - 7:45 PM
Tuesday:
5:30 AM - 7:45 PM
Wednesday:
5:30 AM - 7:45 PM
Thursday:
5:30 AM - 7:45 PM
Friday:
5:30 AM - 7:45 PM
Saturday:
5:30 AM - 7:45 PM
Sunday:
5:30 AM - 7:45 PM
Reviews
"NEED 4-WHL DRIVE TO ATTEMPT! I've been to Polihale before, and while the road was long and rough, it was nothing compared to this! This time around the 4 mile trip off the highway took 40 minutes to complete - in our large, four wheel drive SUV. Even then, it shook our teeth loose! That said the beach at the end is worth it! Polihale is the last southern beach before Napali coast begins and, due to the remoteness, is a nearly uninterrupted 7 mile stretch of white sand with very few people on it. Yes, there are picnic and bathroom facilities there. Lots of locals head out there and camp for the weekend, since the surf break is famous. For us, it was a nice place to spend an afternoon."
"Fun drive to get to the beach. Took a left at the tree and went towards the Queens pond based on the side. Took about 20-25min but was much quicker going back as we were less cautious. VERY windy day. Sand was whipping around quite a bit but was an incredible view nonetheless."
"Gorgeous beach with lovely green hills in the background. The trick is getting there. You ideally want something with high clearance and 4WD because it is a heavily potholed road, and if it's been raining a lot, there are many places with slick red mud. But even without high clearance, if you take it very slow, you can probably make it down the long road. Once we got to the park sign, there was a road that went to the left for Queen's pool but we continued straight on and ended up at the restroom and shower facilities, and just over the hill from the beach. The surf is way too rough to get in the water. But because this is so remote, you will almost have the beach to yourself, and it's a very peaceful place to watch the sunset or take a stroll."
"Incredibly beautiful beach, soft sand and picture perfect opportunities. There are some facilities (washrooms, shower) but nothing fancy. Enjoyed seeing the parade of catamarans taking tourists to Napali tours around 3:30pm. The road is in poor condition but I drove slowly with my 2 wheel drive sedan (5 miles per hour). Unless you rented with Turo, they won't know you took the car there. Seeing the road condition, I can understand why. Water conditions were quite rough, I would not recommend swimming here. I went in knee deep and waves rolled me over. I think that despite the poor condition of the access road, the beach is a must see in Kauai."
"Great peach as you can see! Quite the drive if especially if you are staying on north side! The dirt road is accessible by any car, 4wd not needed. Great sunsets and beautiful views of the stars. Not a lot of people which is great!"
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