Why is Polihale beach closed?
Due to overuse and abuse, the popular beach and camping area was shut down.
How bad is the road to Polihale?
Polihale Ridge Road is a very scenic drive located in Kauai, an island in the Central Pacific, part of the Hawaiian archipelago, in USA. The road is totally unpaved, bumpy and very narrow. Open to all motorized vehicles, however, strongly recommended for 4-wheel drive vehicles.
Can you swim at Polihale beach?
Since swimming is not possible at Polihale Beach on most days of the year due to rough ocean conditions, most people come here to relax, picnic, camp and enjoy the views. It’s a good idea to bring a beach umbrella or tent because there is no shade here and it gets hot on Kauai’s leeward coast in the summer months.
Can you walk to Polihale beach?
You can walk for miles on this scenic beach and it is very uncrowded. Downside is that the surf here is usually too rough and dangerous for swimming. You can drive all the way to the beach with high clearance.
Do you need a four wheel drive in Kauai?
You DON”T need a 4Wd in Maui or Kauai. You can’t drive off road anyway. It’s forbidden by your rental contract. You can get everywhere you need with a regular car.
Do you need four wheel drive for Polihale?
At Polihale Beach, there are no lifeguards, no potable water and often no other people, just 17 miles of water and dunes.
How do I get to Polihale beach?
To reach Polihale State Park, follow Highway 50 to the end of the road. You’ll see an old sugar cane road heading makai (towards the ocean). Follow the road for five miles until you reach the beach. The cane road is unpaved and rough, often with large potholes, so four-wheel drive is recommended.
Do you need a Jeep to explore Kauai?
Re: Do we need a Jeep/4×4 in Kauai? A Jeep isn’t necessary at all. Most tourists by far are driving regular cars. You won’t be driving on back roads through jungles; the roads are mostly no different than what we drive at home.
Do I need SUV on Kauai?
You don’t NEED a 4WD for Kauai or Maui. Especially for the two locations on Maui that you mentioned – thousands of people make the same drive in regular sedans.