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.

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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

📅 Thursday, September 18, 2025
Today is shaping up to be a beautiful day at Honopu Beach. The sun will be shining with very few clouds in the sky. The air temperature will reach a high of 29.8 °C, so it will be warm. The sea temperature is a comfortable 28.1 °C, ideal for swimming. Expect some wind, which might make the waves a bit choppy, reaching 1.5 m. The UV index will be high at 8.3, so be sure to apply sunscreen regularly.
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Air

Low / High27.3°C/29.8°C
Feels Like (High)33.6°C
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Sea

Sea Temperature28.1 °C
Wave Height1.5 m
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Rain

Rain Chance0%
Rainfall0 mm
Rain Duration0 h
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Sun

Sunrise / Sunset06:26/18:38
Sunshine Hours11.1 hrs
UV Index8.3
Cloud Cover13%
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Wind

Speed28.8 km/h
Gusts37.4 km/h
DirectionE

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