Lumahaʻi Beach

The 4000-foot beach features golden sand containing olivine minerals, which creates a yellowish-green color along the crescent-shaped shoreline.

The beach location gained recognition through the 1958 film South Pacific, where Mitzi Gaynor performed a musical number on its shore.

Local legends mention the Menehune names Maihi and Weli, connected to the beach's breadfruit trees and native plants.

The beach divides into two sections: the western area near Lumaha'i Stream for local residents and Kahalahala Beach on the east for visitors.

Sand dunes form during summer at the western end, blocking the river flow into the ocean and creating a temporary estuary.

Location: Kauaʻi County

Website: http://kauai.gov/Parks

Address: Lumaha'i Beach, Hawaii 96746, USA 96746 96746

Website: http://kauai.gov/Parks

GPS coordinates: 22.21585,-159.52955

Latest update: March 25, 2025 10:03