Hawaiian beaches do well in Dr. Beach's lists: a look at past National Winners shows that 11 out of 17 beaches are in Hawaii. (Remember, once a beach has won top spot, it's out of the running for future years.)
Hanalei Bay is on the beautiful North Coast of that most beautiful island, Kauai.
Hanalei Bay is a big sweep of bay, popular with local swimmers and beach-goers; it's also an excellent beach for beginners to learn to surf. Hanalei Bay is overlooked by the Princeville Resort, one of Kauai's top luxury properties.
The laid-back small town of Hanalei is nearby, as are the Limahuli Gardens, with stunning views, and the family-run and family-friendly Hanalei Colony Resort.
See more about North Coast Kauai, and small town Hawaii at Hanalei.
- continue to Top Beaches 2008, #3: Siesta Beach, Sarasota, Florida
*photo courtesy of Kauai Visitors Bureau
