Anini Beach

Anini Beach is a protected beach on Kauai's North Shore featuring a wide coral reef system that creates shallow, calm waters. The reef extends along the coastline and makes the area suitable for swimming and water activities.

The beach's Hawaiian name comes from the early settlement period and relates to the geography of this coastal area. The location served as a filming site during the 1990s.

The beach holds meaning for local people who fish here and gather to spend time together, maintaining connections to their community through everyday use of this shore.

The beach offers facilities including restrooms, showers, and picnic tables, along with camping areas for overnight stays. There are no lifeguards present, so visitors should be mindful of their own safety.

The reef formation off this coast is one of the longest and widest shallow reef systems in Hawaii, stretching for several miles. The calm, shallow waters behind it were created by this natural barrier, making this a distinctive location.

Location: Kauai County

GPS coordinates: 22.22720,-159.46400

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:59