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Kalalau Beach lies at the mouth of Kalalau Valley on Kauaʻi’s northwestern Nā Pali Coast and is best known as the end of the Kalalau Trail, one of the Hawaiian Islands’ most difficult hikes. The beach’s campsite, waterfall, and inland footpaths make it a destination for permitted campers, kayakers, and a few strong swimmers continuing toward Honopū Beach. Yet it is also isolated and dangerous: cliffs block any overland route farther west, and the lack of offshore reefs leaves the shore exposed to heavy surf and powerful rip currents. The valley has also long attracted squatters, forming a distinct remote community.
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Haena, Hawaii · United States