Good sage advise to beach goers, "when in doubt don't go out." I've only been to Kauai in the spring months so luckily experienced mostly good conditions at the beaches. One of my favorite places was Hanalei Bay because it's so picturesque and fairly calm. We paddled kayaks on the river that empties into that bay. I enjoyed being around birds and the lovely jungle like setting. I'd like to go back and bring the family for surf lessons in that bay. Thanks Ben for touring most of Kauai beaches and especially seeing some obscure hidden ones usually not so popular with tourists.
@@markdinkel-uh2je if it’s the one I’m thinking about, it’s Hanamaulu, between Lihue and Kapaa, I deliberately left it out because sadly, it’s a druggie, homelessness beach and the water in the bay is really polluted. But that beach could have been from a different movie though. 7 days 7 nights maybe 🤔.
The baby reef shark is no longer at Lydegate Park. I saw him in September 2021, but when I visited last year in September he was gone, maybe he got too big but it was disappointing to not see him 🤙🏼
@@drsurf1 Now there’s a video I should have done, thanks for the list. I feel like Kauai has more rip currents than the other islands and they are not to be disregarded.
Ke'e Beach has a strong rip current which is actually to the far left side of the beach next the rocks and the land which jets out. I am an avid swimmer living in Hawaii for 40 years on Oahu. I almost got sucked out to sea in calm water on this beach. On different islands I have had bad experiences. In seemly descent water. On Maui Makena Beach I was pinned to the bottom of the ocean by a 3 foot wave. Hawaii oceans have taken many lives. ask locals before you jump in.
For the "born and raised" that have never lived anywhere else on planet Earth: These videos are done everywhere on the planet. You are not special. It is not wrong. It is not harming the Aina. Take a deep breath.
1) you are TRESSPASSING to get to allertons leave it alone 2) Let anahola be for residents 3) have at it at anini 4) “kind of a dangerous beach” means maybe don’t put it on RUclips? 5) enjoy that glass bro, stay FIFTY feet away from seals kthx 6) enjoy hanalei bay, be careful 7) Ke’e needs reservations through Haena State Park maybe say that? 8) kealia is gnarly stay ankle deep if you’re unsure 9) kahili is summer only for tourists kk 10) kalihiwai is only calm in the summer ffs 11) lumahai proper is not that beach. This is summmmeeerrrr do not do this in the winter why are you promoting this bullshit 12) have fun at lydgate, stay off the ruins 13) hike mahaulepu for hiking and tortoise watching. Stay out of the river water. 14) brah leave moloa’a alone 15) nukuli’i is cool have fun 16) leave papa’a be 17) tourist cars ARE NOT allowed to go off road to polihale 🙃🤓
Triggered much? Let me guess.....born and raised, and "I was here first!"......no one else can appreciate or enjoy the island and the beaches. Did I get that right Professor?
This video is so wrong to make. You obviously don't live here or understand what videos like this do to nature. Once these areas get ruined from being trampled, they will never go back. Shame on you. Just because they can be found on a map does not make it right to disrupt such a delicate ecosystem by directing the masses to nearly untouched areas.
@@kalalani Do you put this comment on all the Kauai videos? You may not realize that there’s too many to count and many of those other accounts generate 100K+ views. And I know for a fact that the business owners appreciate it. 🤙
Delete this video, not cool exposing all the spots and ruining them for the locals. Theres a reason why there’s no videos on them their already crowded enough
But… but there ARE videos, from locals and 100’s of other much bigger creators. There are books. And google maps. It’s all already out there. And I thought y’all would appreciate having at least 1 creator telling people where not to go. 🤷♂️ And also understand that Hawaii decided to have tourism as its economy when the plantations left. So yeah, y’all need tourism. Without it no mo roads, no mo ebt, no mo nutting. Nuh-ting brah. You’re probably just too young to understand it. Maybe when you get older and want to open a surf school, rental shop, fishing shop, shave ice or any business you’ll understand. The world is much bigger and more complex than surfing all day. And tourism gives you the access and the ability to surf all day. Remember that 🤙
@@Hailama51 man that’s a whole video on its own. I always say when in doubt don’t go out but Kauai seems to have more rip currents than the other islands.
Bro please delete this video, locals are here all year round. Well guess what tourist are here all year round also. We really don’t Don’t need more crowded beaches
While I understand the sentiment you may be too young to understand the Hawaii economy. Plantations are gone and replaced by tourism. Without tourism, there are no roads. And because I understand your sentiment I made sure to tell people where to stay away from and where the access is difficult (keeping more people safe and away). I also didn’t mention specific breaks. And all the beaches are listed on google maps. So no secret spot spoilers. The fact of the matter is that Kauai has been on radar since the late 90s. There is no going back to the little grass shack. And there are content creators much bigger than me both from the mainland as well as local who are posting Kauai. If you have issues with the poor infrastructure in Kauai it’s because the elected officials are not using all that tourism money for the good of the people. What do they do with all that money, certainly not upgrading the roads, bridges, power grids or affordable housing. If you wanna be mad, be mad at them 🤙
@@RealAdventureTheory Next time you come here it may not be as nice because of you. True lovers of Kauai come here all the time and respect the land and keep it sacred. By making a video like the you are not respecting this place at all. There are no shortages of tourists. The economy is fine. Why not just come here and quietly enjoy? You are trying to profit from exploiting something very sacred.
@@kalalani You are the problem, Professor. Not this guy. Have you ever visited anywhere else off the island? Everything is "sacred" on the islands......mostly when it is convenient.
Delete this video, not cool exposing all the spots and ruining them for the locals. Theres a reason why there’s no videos on them their already crowded enough
All these beaches are on Google maps for directions.
Good sage advise to beach goers, "when in doubt don't go out." I've only been to Kauai in the spring months so luckily experienced mostly good conditions at the beaches. One of my favorite places was Hanalei Bay because it's so picturesque and fairly calm. We paddled kayaks on the river that empties into that bay. I enjoyed being around birds and the lovely jungle like setting. I'd like to go back and bring the family for surf lessons in that bay.
Thanks Ben for touring most of Kauai beaches and especially seeing some obscure hidden ones usually not so popular with tourists.
Hanalei is among my top 3 favorite beaches. It really is amazing and like you pointed out, has a lot to offer in the way of adventure.
Which beach was Donovan's Reef filmed on? Beautiful beach.
@@markdinkel-uh2je if it’s the one I’m thinking about, it’s Hanamaulu, between Lihue and Kapaa, I deliberately left it out because sadly, it’s a druggie, homelessness beach and the water in the bay is really polluted. But that beach could have been from a different movie though. 7 days 7 nights maybe 🤔.
THE BEST BEACHES ON ENTIRE PLANET.
The baby reef shark is no longer at Lydegate Park. I saw him in September 2021, but when I visited last year in September he was gone, maybe he got too big but it was disappointing to not see him 🤙🏼
@@spicy4kaction thanks for the update!
Here are the life guarded beaches. Even if you think you know ocean swimming, Kaua`i is different than Ca, NY oceans and esp lakes. Be safe.
@@drsurf1 Now there’s a video I should have done, thanks for the list. I feel like Kauai has more rip currents than the other islands and they are not to be disregarded.
That tree at Ke’ke is still there! 7/14/24
@@MountainStandardTime aww thanks! Glad to hear it👍
Where is ke’ke
Ke'e Beach has a strong rip current which is actually to the far left side of the beach next the rocks and the land which jets out. I am an avid swimmer living in Hawaii for 40 years on Oahu. I almost got sucked out to sea in calm water on this beach. On different islands I have had bad experiences. In seemly descent water. On Maui Makena Beach I was pinned to the bottom of the ocean by a 3 foot wave. Hawaii oceans have taken many lives. ask locals before you jump in.
@@HEATHERTITUS-v7t and I feel like Kauai has possibly the most rips of all the islands
Baby Beach is amazing for kids. Across the street from me. lol Gotta rep.
Poipu beach(s). Touristy too many people, resorts, but amenities! Like food, drink, fun, did I mention too many people?
Great video! Definitely informative
So cool to take the time to help travelers get the most out of their trip.
It really is important ti know before you go. Not only where to go, but where not to go 🤠👍
For the "born and raised" that have never lived anywhere else on planet Earth: These videos are done everywhere on the planet. You are not special. It is not wrong. It is not harming the Aina. Take a deep breath.
Spoken like a true haoli
@@Anvathno2464 Haole*
Why even reply to a video if it’s going to be as miserable and total downer to others?
1) you are TRESSPASSING to get to allertons leave it alone
2) Let anahola be for residents
3) have at it at anini
4) “kind of a dangerous beach” means maybe don’t put it on RUclips?
5) enjoy that glass bro, stay FIFTY feet away from seals kthx
6) enjoy hanalei bay, be careful
7) Ke’e needs reservations through Haena State Park maybe say that?
8) kealia is gnarly stay ankle deep if you’re unsure
9) kahili is summer only for tourists kk
10) kalihiwai is only calm in the summer ffs
11) lumahai proper is not that beach. This is summmmeeerrrr do not do this in the winter why are you promoting this bullshit
12) have fun at lydgate, stay off the ruins
13) hike mahaulepu for hiking and tortoise watching. Stay out of the river water.
14) brah leave moloa’a alone
15) nukuli’i is cool have fun
16) leave papa’a be
17) tourist cars ARE NOT allowed to go off road to polihale
🙃🤓
Triggered much? Let me guess.....born and raised, and "I was here first!"......no one else can appreciate or enjoy the island and the beaches. Did I get that right Professor?
This video is so wrong to make. You obviously don't live here or understand what videos like this do to nature. Once these areas get ruined from being trampled, they will never go back. Shame on you. Just because they can be found on a map does not make it right to disrupt such a delicate ecosystem by directing the masses to nearly untouched areas.
@@kalalani Do you put this comment on all the Kauai videos? You may not realize that there’s too many to count and many of those other accounts generate 100K+ views. And I know for a fact that the business owners appreciate it. 🤙
@@RealAdventureTheory Do you live on Kauai?
@@kalalani used too. And Maui and Oahu.
@@RealAdventureTheory Then how would you not know the damage these kinds of video create?
@@kalalani My friends with food trucks, fishing boats, dive shops, guided tours and other businesses disagree with you.
Delete this video, not cool exposing all the spots and ruining them for the locals. Theres a reason why there’s no videos on them their already crowded enough
But… but there ARE videos, from locals and 100’s of other much bigger creators. There are books. And google maps. It’s all already out there. And I thought y’all would appreciate having at least 1 creator telling people where not to go. 🤷♂️ And also understand that Hawaii decided to have tourism as its economy when the plantations left. So yeah, y’all need tourism. Without it no mo roads, no mo ebt, no mo nutting. Nuh-ting brah. You’re probably just too young to understand it. Maybe when you get older and want to open a surf school, rental shop, fishing shop, shave ice or any business you’ll understand. The world is much bigger and more complex than surfing all day. And tourism gives you the access and the ability to surf all day. Remember that 🤙
Plus Allertons is not safe for tourist who aren’t familiar with these waves.
@@Hailama51 man that’s a whole video on its own. I always say when in doubt don’t go out but Kauai seems to have more rip currents than the other islands.
You gotta be shitting me…
Bro please delete this video, locals are here all year round. Well guess what tourist are here all year round also. We really don’t Don’t need more crowded beaches
While I understand the sentiment you may be too young to understand the Hawaii economy. Plantations are gone and replaced by tourism. Without tourism, there are no roads. And because I understand your sentiment I made sure to tell people where to stay away from and where the access is difficult (keeping more people safe and away). I also didn’t mention specific breaks. And all the beaches are listed on google maps. So no secret spot spoilers. The fact of the matter is that Kauai has been on radar since the late 90s. There is no going back to the little grass shack. And there are content creators much bigger than me both from the mainland as well as local who are posting Kauai. If you have issues with the poor infrastructure in Kauai it’s because the elected officials are not using all that tourism money for the good of the people. What do they do with all that money, certainly not upgrading the roads, bridges, power grids or affordable housing. If you wanna be mad, be mad at them 🤙
@@RealAdventureTheory Next time you come here it may not be as nice because of you. True lovers of Kauai come here all the time and respect the land and keep it sacred. By making a video like the you are not respecting this place at all. There are no shortages of tourists. The economy is fine. Why not just come here and quietly enjoy? You are trying to profit from exploiting something very sacred.
@@kalalani You are the problem, Professor. Not this guy. Have you ever visited anywhere else off the island? Everything is "sacred" on the islands......mostly when it is convenient.
Hawaii needs tourism to survive. Imagine how many locally owned businesses would shut down if tourism just stopped.
Thats fcked up
Geeze, I thought you’d appreciate telling folks where to stay away from. 🤷♂️
Another "born and raised", that doesn't want anyone else to enjoy the island and the beaches. Did I get that right, Professor?
Delete this video, not cool exposing all the spots and ruining them for the locals. Theres a reason why there’s no videos on them their already crowded enough
Seriously???