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    Kēʻē Beach

    Hāʻena State Park, Hanalei, HawaiiSea pool on Pacific OceanSwimming permitted

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    Getting there

    Kēʻē Beach in Hāʻena State Park offers swimming and has lifeguards, restrooms and showers.

    Water
    Sea pool, Pacific Ocean
    Entry
    Non-residents: $5 admission and $10 parking., booking required in season
    Swim hours
    7:00 am–6:45 pm daily
    Facilities
    Restrooms, showers, emergency phone
    Lifeguard
    Lifeguards are present.
    Managed by
    Hawaii Division of State Parks

    Getting there

    Follow Kūhiō Highway to the end of the road at Hāʻena State Park; Kēʻē Beach is a short walk from the parking or shuttle drop-off.

    22.2230, -159.5801

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    Rules to know before you go

    • Do not enter the ocean during unsafe conditions.
    • Do not swim during high surf.
    • Do not swim alone.

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    Questions about Kēʻē Beach

    Can you swim at Kēʻē Beach?

    Yes, swimming is offered at Kēʻē Beach. Conditions can be dangerous, especially from October to April, and lifeguards may close the beach when unsafe.

    Do you need to book Kēʻē Beach?

    Non-resident entry, parking or shuttle reservations are required for Hāʻena State Park.

    Does it cost anything to swim at Kēʻē Beach?

    Non-residents: $5 admission and $10 parking.

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