About Lanai island

Sandy beaches, clear turquoise water and mountain landscapes - all this is magnificent Lanai island. Mountains and sea - a powerful mixture that takes the breath away from even the most sophisticated traveler! Please don't say we didn't warn you!

Lanai island Best beaches

view the highest rated beaches in area

Senior friendly
Very good
8.3
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Sand bottom
6.6 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Polihua Beach

Kaumalapau 15.6 km
Very good
8.2
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Deserted
1 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Halepalaoa Beach

Lopa Beach 2.6 km
Good
7.5
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Deserted
1 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Shipwreck Beach

Keomuku 8.4 km
Good
7.1
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Deserted
1 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Lopa Beach

Lopa Beach 0.1 km
Pleasant
6.9
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Deserted
1 Amenities index

Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 5 beaches in the island.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Lanai island.

Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Lanai island, they are as follows:

  • The island's beaches are mainly narrow, long and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is moderately gentle, such beaches are 5.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Lanai island is less than 500 meters. 5 beaches are relatively easy to access.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of Lanai island however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Lanai island's beaches

Hulopoʻe Beach
10 Lila Harrington

This beach is just like any other beach you've been to - white sand, bathrooms, showers, and picnic tables. It's not like it's anything special. Oh, and it's close to Manele Bay Harbor, so that's a plus, I guess. You can spend the day here if you want, but don't expect anything out of the ordinary. There's a grassy area nearby, but who cares? And sure, there are trees for shade, but that doesn't make it unique. You can cool off in the blue water, but that's what you do at any beach. So, if you're looking for a generic beach experience, this is the place for you.

Polihua Beach
10 Kai Alverez

The journey to the beach may be a bit bumpy, especially as you descend, so it's best to make the trip in a 4WD vehicle on a dry day. We opted to walk the final mile after getting a bit scared, but the stunning beach we discovered was worth the effort. There were no crowds to contend with, and we enjoyed a peaceful stroll along the shore before embarking on an uphill hike back to the car. On the way, we stopped at Garden of the Gods, which made us feel like we had landed on Mars. The drive itself was an adventure and added to the overall experience. However, it's not advisable to swim in the water.

Shipwreck Beach
10 Larissa Kovalenko.

What an extraordinary escapade! I strongly suggest packing a picnic and parking at one of the pullouts on the shore. The sea turtles were incredibly lively when we visited. A 4x4 vehicle is necessary to reach the beach.

There are few offers for accommodation in the beach area, so finding a suitable place to stay can be a problem. You can use the map search to get more information about this.

The hottest month of the island is August - air temperature during this time warms up to 27.2°C and water up to 27.1°C in September. The coldest month is February - air temperature drops to 23.7°C and water to 24.4°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Lanai island? In total there are 5 beaches and the most popular is Hulopoʻe Beach.