Hanalei Bay features some two miles of sandy shores, enclosed by mountains that are shrouded by mist come dusk. As clouds roll over the mountain peaks, the sight could not be more beautiful. In fact, the bay is the largest on Kauai! Of course, the bright summer sun brings about a different kind of excitement and anticipation. This is when the blue waters are perfect for stand up paddle boarding and swimming, so splash about in the water with fellow beachgoers. Come winter, surfers can’t wait to haul their surfboards to the sea and ride the waves. Even beginners can try their hand at surfing close to the pier, where the waters are the calmest. Here’s another fascinating fact: the Hanalei River meanders across verdant fields of green, past the pale sandy shores of the Hanalei Bay and right into the turquoise blue of the bay. Why not explore the river as you kayak from the bay?

Of course, if you’re not one for the water, you can find your way to the beach volleyball court or the picnic tables. When you’re done diving into the sand and spiking balls, sink into the chairs at the picnic tables and lay out a scrumptious meal. If you’re a foodie who simply cannot pass up on local food, join the locals at the food truck queues to try some freshly-prepared meals. Nothing could make your mouth water more than these! Bask in the quiet atmosphere of the bay as you relax, for Hanalei Bay isn’t called a sleepy town without reason. There’s no better place that gives meaning to “tranquility”. What are you waiting for?