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, May 24, 2026
Today is not a great day for a beach visit, as conditions are quite unsettled. You will likely encounter persistent light rain throughout the day, and the breeze is strong enough to make lounging on the sand uncomfortable. With waves running high, the water is currently too rough for safe swimming or casual wading. While the air temperature reaches 24.1 °C and the water remains at 25.3 °C, the combination of wet weather and choppy surf makes staying home a much better choice. If you do head out, keep in mind that the UV Index is high at 7.8, so sun protection is still necessary despite the clouds. Please exercise caution near the shoreline due to the active and turbulent surf.
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Air

Low / High22.4°C/24.1°C
Feels Like (High)25.7°C
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Sea

Sea Temperature25.3 °C
Wave Height2.1 m
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Rain

Rain Chance88%
Rainfall4.7 mm
Rain Duration22 h
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Sun

Sunrise / Sunset05:55/19:15
Sunshine Hours13.0 hrs
UV Index7.8
Cloud Cover62%
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Wind

Speed32 km/h
Gusts43.2 km/h
DirectionE

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