Polihua Beach on Lanai

Information about the Polihua Beach on Lanai Island in Hawaii.

Facts About Polihua Beach
DESCRIPTION: Lanai's longest white sand beach
LENGTH: About 1.5 to 2 miles
VIEWS: Across the Kalohi Channel to Molokai Island, sometimes Oahu Island
CONDITIONS: Often strong winds, blowing sand, dangerous currents
RECREATIONAL USE: Beachcombing, picnics, romance, whale watching
WARNING: Not suitable for swimming or water sports
ACCESS ROAD: ? followed by a 4 mile long 4 wheel drive trail
LOCATION: Northwestern-most tip of Lanai Island

Dollar Lanai Directions to Polihua Beach
Article on the Dollar Lanai Rent-a-Car Web site with a description of the beach and the driving distance between Lanai City and the beach.

Resources

FROM THE VISIT MAUJI BLOG
"One of the popular “hidden” beaches is windswept Polihua, which is set on the island’s northern tip with views looking out toward Molokai. The road can often be rough, and requires 4WD, but the reward for the hour-long, bumpy journey is finding a gorgeous swath of white sand, which joins with rows of coastal dunes as it runs for miles down the coast. The swimming here is dangerous because of very strong currents, so Polihua is a place that’s better suited for photos and strolls."

FROM HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY:
Polihua Beach is harder to reach but worth the journey. Take a 4-wheel drive adventure about an hour northwest of Lanai City to find two miles of pristine and (more often than not) blissfully empty coast perfect for sunbathing or beachcombing. Note that strong winds and currents make the ocean too dangerous for swimming, and no restroom facilities are available.

Hawaii Tourism Authority "Polihua Beach"> Article

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