Hawaii, United States of America

Honopu Beach

Honopu Beach, situated on the Kaua’i island in Hawaii, is located in the remote Honopu valley and cannot be accessed via land.

Despite being relatively unknown, this beach has been a popular filming location for Hollywood movies such as The King Kong (1976), Six Days Seven Nights, Honeymoon in Vegas, Acapulco Gold, Pirates of the Caribbean, among others.

Discover places to stay near Honopu Beach and explore the untouched beauty of this remote Hawaiian paradise.

Honopu Beach's natural beauty remains unspoiled as boat landings are not permitted.

Visitor Reviews

Visitor reviews highlight the beautiful and secluded nature of Honopu Beach in Kauai, accessible only by water with a quarter-mile swim from Kalalau Beach. Visitors appreciate the stunning cliffs and hills, as well as the wildlife including dolphins, sea turtles, and colorful fish. Some warn against attempting to swim to the beach from Kalalau due to dangerous ocean conditions.

Where to Stay near Honopu Beach?

Most visitors to Honopu Beach stay in nearby towns such as Hanalei or Princeville, which offer a range of accommodations from luxury resorts to cozy bed and breakfasts. Since Honopu Beach is only accessible by water, staying in these nearby areas allows visitors to explore other attractions on Kaua'i Island as well.

The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.

Where is Honopu Beach?

Latitude: 22.1703 / Longitude: -159.6708

Honopu Beach is located in Hawaii. The following map of Honopu Beach shows the exact location.

Honopu Beach: Weather Today

📅 Sunday, October 4, 2026
Today is an underwhelming day for a beach visit, as conditions are quite unsettled and better suited for staying indoors. You will encounter frequent periods of light drizzle, which keeps the atmosphere damp and creates an unpleasant experience for anyone hoping to relax on the sand. The wind is blowing quite strongly, making it difficult to keep belongings settled, and the waves are noticeably high, creating choppy waters that are not ideal for swimming or snorkeling. While the air temperature remains pleasant at 26 °C and the water temperature is a comfortable 26.7 °C, the overall environment is too rough and wet to enjoy. Additionally, the UV Index is 7.7, so keep in mind that the sun remains intense even through the clouds.
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Air

Low / High24.9°C/26°C
Feels Like (High)27.8°C
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Sea

Sea Temperature26.7 °C
Wave Height1.6 m
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Rain

Rain Chance14%
Rainfall2 mm
Rain Duration7 h
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Sun

Sunrise / Sunset06:31/18:22
Sunshine Hours11.1 hrs
UV Index7.7
Cloud Cover40%
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Wind

Speed30.8 km/h
Gusts42.5 km/h
DirectionNE

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