Sealodge Beach

Located near the town of Princeville, Sealodge Beach - also called SeaLodge Beach, Sea Lodge Beach, and Kaweonui Beach - is a small crescent-shaped beach with light brown sand, a few large lava rocks, a nearby reef, and many nearby trees in north Kauai. This beach is situated below oceanfront cliffs and near a vacation rental condominium complex named Sealodge Condos. One of the many kinds of trees near Sealodge Beach is the false Kamani tree, which is known for being highly resistant to coastal saline water and was introduced in Hawaii sometime before the 19th century. 

Sealodge Beach does not have lifeguards or any other amenities, so please plan accordingly. 

Sealodge Beach offers many fun activities including sunbathing, beachcombing, wildlife watching, hiking, fishing, hiking, swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, canoeing, boating, surf-skiing, jet-skiing, water-skiing, surfing, bodyboarding, and bodysurfing. The clear water near Sealodge Beach usually offers gentle waves, which makes it ideal for beginner swimmers. In addition, snorkelers also visit Sealodge Beach for exploring its vibrant marine biodiversity - depending on the time of the year, you can see many kinds of animals near Sealodge Beach including many sea turtles, migrating whales between November and March, Hawaiian monk seals, and many kinds of fish - Sealodge Beach and the water near it is frequently visited by sea turtles and you can also see many crabs here. It is important to note that sea turtles are protected under a law named the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and harming them can result in a fine of up to $50,000 and possible imprisonment. 

The shoreline near the far left side of Sealodge Beach has an aquatic channel passing through the nearby reef which leads to a deeper part of the water here - this area is particularly ideal for swimmers during calm water conditions. If you like surfing, there is an offshore surfing site named Little Glass Shacks near the beach. If you are planning to swim, snorkel, or surf near Sealodge Beach, we recommend being careful because the water here is known to have unpredictable rip currents and dangerous waves - the offshore water near the left part of the beach can particularly have turbulent water. It is also important to note that the nearby shallow reef can make water activities difficult here, particularly during low tide. If you are planning to fish near Sealodge Beach, please ensure compliance with the local fishing regulations which can be found on the website of the Division of Aquatic Resources (which is a part of the State of Hawaii’s Department of Land and Natural Resources).  If you like beachcombing, you can comb Sealodge Beach and find many interesting and exquisite small shells here. If you like birdwatching, you can see many kinds of seabirds around Sealodge Beach. If you like taking pictures and beautiful views, Sealodge Beach offers amazing Instagram-worthy views of the northern Kauai shoreline and the Pacific Ocean, particularly during sunrise and sunsets

Getting to Sealodge Beach can be slightly difficult - the long, uneven, and rugged access trail for Sealodge Beach is located near the northern end of Kamehameha Road - this trail can also get slippery and muddy after recent rains. The access trail is located near Sealodge Condos - the trail starts near “Building A” of this condominium complex. Please note that Kamehameha Road is easily accessible from Hawaii Route 560 - this highway is also called Kaua'i Belt Road-North Shore Section and it is also a part of Kuhio Highway. While most of the parking spaces around this condominium complex are reserved for local residents and Sealodge Condos’ guests, there are very few free public parking lots near Sealodge Condos. You can park at these parking lots and then walk to the access trail for Sealodge Beach. As another parking option, you can park your car at the large free parking lot at a nearby shopping center named Princeville Center - however, once you park your car here, you need to walk for approximately an hour to reach the beginning of the access trail for Sealodge Beach. We recommend visiting this beach during low tide because during high tide this beach gets significantly submerged. We also recommend carrying insect repellent while visiting this beach because it is known to occasionally have high amounts of mosquitos.

There are many attractions near Sealodge Beach. Queen’s Bath is a natural tidal pool that was earlier only used by Hawaiian nobility for bathing purposes. While the area around this natural rocky pool is infamous for having dangerous rip currents, it is nevertheless a popular swimming spot and has a large variety of marine fauna including angelfish, sea urchins, and ghost fish. Hanalei Valley Lookout is an observation area that offers amazing Instagram-worthy photos of the picturesque Hanalei Valley. If you are looking for another attraction near Sealodge Beach,  Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge is a 917-acre refuge that was established in 1972 for protecting endangered local bird species including koloa (which is called the Hawaiian duck in English), ‘alae ke‘oke‘o (known as the Hawaiian coot in English), and nēnē (which is called Hawaiian goose in English). You can explore the park’s vibrant coastal biodiversity through a hiking trail named the Okolehao Trail. This trail also offers amazing views of many local landmarks including Mount Makana, the nearby community of Princeville, Hanalei Bay, the Hanalei River, and the Kīlauea Lighthouse and it also has observation areas. The wildlife refuge also has a historic site named Ho`opulapula Haraguchi Rice Mill which is a part of the United States National Register of Historic Places and is the only remaining rice mill in Hawaii. If you want to visit this historic site, you can visit Ho`opulapula Haraguchi Rice Mill’s website for more information regarding the guided tours.

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants near Sealodge Beach. Nanea Restaurant and Bar is an upscale restaurant that offers amazing gourmet dishes exhibiting local Hawaiian culinary influences.  B’s Kitchen Kauai offers delicious pizzas, salads, seafood, steaks, lamb chops, burgers, and pasta.  Tiki Iniki is a restaurant and bar which offers amazing Hawaiian-style dishes including seafood, pork dishes, sweet ribs, Huli Huli chicken, burgers, salads, and hot wings. If you are looking for another good and affordable restaurant near Sealodge Beach, Lotus Garden Thai & Chinese Restaurant offers excellent Asian dishes including gyoza dumplings, honey orange chicken, kung pao chicken, and wontons.

If you are looking for a hotel near Sealodge Beach, there are many great nearby options. The 4-Star The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas offers many amenities including a bar, a grocery store, a restaurant, four pools, three hot tubs, jogging routes, exercise classes, and a spa. A more affordable accommodation option is The Cliffs at Princeville which offers many amenities including barbecue areas, a gym, a pool, a putting green, a playground, shuffleboard courts, a basketball court. a terrace, a wedding machine, a garden. This condominium resort also offers yoga sessions, ukulele lessons, and botanical walks. Another moderately priced hotel is the Hanalei Inn offers many amenities including picnic areas, a hammock, barbecue areas, tropical gardens with fruit trees, and a coin-operated laundry. If you are looking for another good and affordable hotel near Sealodge Beach, the 2-Star Hanalei Dolphin Cottages offers many amenities including showers and barbecue areas.