Tunnels Beach (Mākua)
Mākua Beach
A snorkelling hotspot on the North Shore, with an outer reef full of lava caves and underwater tunnels, facing the 'Bali Hai' peak from *South Pacific*.
Tunnels Beach is officially named Mākua Beach. It lies in Hāʻena, about 3 km from Kee Beach. Near the shore, the reef forms a wide lagoon. The outer reef has lava caves and underwater tunnels, making it one of Kauai's most famous snorkelling and diving spots, often with green sea turtles and tropical fish. Behind the beach, Makana Mountain is the 'Bali Hai' peak from the film *South Pacific*. Only calm summer weather makes it suitable for swimming. Winter swells and rip currents are extremely dangerous. Parking spaces are few, so park at the nearby Hāʻena Beach Park and walk over.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Limahuli Garden & Preserve
- Kalalau Trail & Keʻe Beach
- Lumahaʻi Beach
- Hanalei Bay
- Hanalei Valley Lookout
- Nā Pali Coast
- Kalalau Lookout & Puʻu o Kila
- ʻAnini Beach