What time is best for Tunnels Beach?

First, arrive before 10am when parking is easier to find and the beach is less crowded. My second strategy is to stay at one of our Haena Kauai vacation rentals. Then you can walk over any time of day and enjoy this spectacular beach. Tunnels is teeming with tropical fish both large and small.



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You will need a parking permit reservation to get to Ke'e beach. You do not need a parking permit to get to Tunnels, but make sure that you only park in an area where it is permitted or you will risk getting ticketed / towed.

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You can go swimming or snorkeling, hike along some trails, or even rent a paddleboard for a tour of the area. If you like to fish, there are plenty of opportunities here. Fishing can also be gratifying at this beach because it is surrounded by a reef system that provides food for many different types of marine life.

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Tunnels is a mile down the beach on foot, and has no amenities. Lifeguards: Haena is guarded, but Tunnels is not.

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It's advised that novice snorkelers stay close to the shore in the inner reef; only advanced snorkelers should venture to the outer reef. There aren't bathroom facilities at Tunnels Beach, but there are some at the nearby Ha'ena Beach Park, which is a little more than a half-mile southwest.

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Tunnels in Kauai is an exposed reef break that has reliable surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here.

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It's said that Tunnels Beach has the best snorkeling on the island which means it is a perfect beach for the “in-between” family that has both older kids who want to experience sea life and underwater caverns and younger children who will be happier playing in the sand and shallow, docile waves.

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Tunnels Beach Above water, the beach is perfect for beachcombing, photography, and witnessing stunning sunsets to end your day of adventure.

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The 90 feet long tunnel was built in 1926 by the Rosenberg family, who owned a resort at Oceanside, to let guests access more of the coast shore.

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The wide sand beach offers the easiest entrance into the water. Don't attempt to enter the shallow areas where there are rocks and reef that come all the way up to the beach edge. Large and small Lava tubes form the many underwater caverns give Tunnels it's name as well as a magical underwater world to explore.

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The safe beach in 'Through the Tunnel' symbolizes the safety of childhood. It is a fairly-controlled environment, with much fewer risks than the other areas on the coast. Jerry's mother is able to watch over all his activities, ensuring that he remains safe at all times.

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