The Beautiful Sands of Ke’e Beach
Assuming that you’ve taken care of business regarding safety issues here you will be amazed at the beauty of Ke’e Beach. The sand is a luscious golden brown and leads you down to the portion of the beach that has a sand bottom and is fairly shallow and except under bad conditions fairly comfortable to wade about in. As you travel further down the beach you will run into rock and reef as your entry. In addition to the beach itself the lush vegetation on the mountain side of the sand and the incredible views and vistas of the Na Pali Coastline from this location are simply incredible. Many people travel out to Ke’e Beach for the expressed purpose of seeing the sunset as well which has the reputation of being spectacular. This beach has a high rating on the Blue Sea Holidays website.
Ke’e Beach Marks the Beginning of the Na Pali Coast
Since Ke’e Beach is literally the very last beach at the end of the road before reaching the Na Pali Coast it is often jammed with cars that have made the drive out to see what the road has in store for them. When they realize they are at the end they will park and get out to see what is happening. The inevitable bottle-neck of traffic occurs here and parking spaces are often at a premium. In addition, because it is the departure point for the Kalalau Trail which winds its way along the Na Pali Coastline many people park here for the hike as well. Most people will take the short version of the hike to the first beach on the shoreline called Hanakapiai. The round trip hike depending if you hike up the valley to the waterfall once you get to the valley is about four hours so a great many of the cars you see at Ke’e are left there by hikers on the trail. Your best bet is to get there early in the day to be able to snatch a parking spot and to beat the crowds.
Parking at the End of the Road
As far as amenities Ke’e Beach has restrooms and showers, parking areas and a lifeguard station.
Ocean Caution
Be advised that all beaches and ocean locations in Hawaii can be dangerous including this one. Be completely aware of the ocean conditions prior to entering any Hawaiian waters. Be certain that a lifeguard is on duty at this location and be certain to ask him where the best place for you to swim at this beach will be on the day you are there based upon the current ocean and wind conditions. Also, all shorelines and beaches in Hawaii, including this one, can be frequented by sharks, jellyfish and other sea creatures which can provide potential harm to people entering the water.