12 Best Beaches on Kauai

"Located on the North Shore at the end of the main road, Kuhio Highway, this shoreline marks the northernmost point of the Nā Pali Coast and sits adjacent to the trailhead for the Kalalau Trail (permits required to hike). Visitors find calm waters ideal for summer swimming and snorkeling (but expect rough winter surf), and many linger to watch the famously mesmerizing sunsets." - Vanessa Wilkins Vanessa Wilkins Vanessa Wilkins is a travel and lifestyle writer with an extensive background in digital journalism. Her work has been published in Travel + Leisure, Departures, The Points Guy, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines