Tunnels Beach

Another quiet jewel of the northern shore lies five miles to the west, but we'll have to get there early because parking is limited. Tunnels Beach (Makua) is an excellent snorkeling and scuba diving location. Tunnels Beach gets its name from the many underwater caves formed by lava tubes that make the reef a wonderful underwater realm to explore. As a result, while the water is calm, which is normally in the summer, this huge beach offers excellent swimming and snorkeling, but it becomes rather harsh during the winter.

Tunnels Beach (Makua) is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Hawaii. Palms and Ironwood trees line this crescent-shaped bay. The golden sand beach is framed by thick vegetation and mountains, making it a picture-perfect setting. When the winds build-up, this beach becomes a popular destination for surfers, wind, and kite surfers. The view, on the other hand, is spectacular all year, with towering mountains tumbling down to the lush tree-lined and golden sand seashore and crystal blue ocean abounding with fish, turtles, and, if you're lucky, a monk seal. When visiting this island, visitors must take in the beautiful sunset from this North Shore beach.

Location: Kauai, Hawaii