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Review:
Hanalei Bay is Kaua'i's largest bay, stretching approximately two miles against a backdrop of beautiful 4,000-foot green mountains. The golden sand bay, which was immortalized in a short story by Japanese author Haruki Murakami, is home to four separate beach sections, including Waikoko Beach, Wai'oli Beach, Hanalei Pavilion Beach Park, and Black Pot Beach. It is named for the Hawai'ian word for crescent bay, a reference to its long half-moon shape. Visitors to the bay's beaches can swim, kayak, windsurf, and yacht along the bay's shoreline, with exceptional wave conditions offered at Pinetrees, a popular surfing spot within the bay. Visitors should note that high surf conditions during colder months create waves of up to 20 feet and that swimming is only advised during the summer months. Camping permits are available for overnight stay at Black Pot Beach.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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