Is Tunnels Beach in Haena State Park?
Is Tunnels Beach in Kauai part of Haena State Park?
No, Tunnels Beach is NOT part of Ha’ena State Park.
While Tunnels Beach is located along the north shore of Kauai, west of Hanalei and Princeville, it comes up before Ha’ena State Park as you drive west along the Kuhio Highway.
Tunnels Beach is adjacent to Haena Beach Park, a county beach park that also is not a part of Haena State Park. Visitors to Tunnels Beach sometimes use the parking lot at Haena Beach Park, which is free and does not require a permit or reservation.
Check out this map of Tunnels Beach to acquaint yourself with the location of Tunnels Beach in Kauai relative to Haena Beach Park and Haena State Park.
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