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The small parking area and the path to the beach in Princeville. The Saint Regis Hotel is just a few dozen yards west of this spot.
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Starting down toward Hideaways Beach, or Pali Ke Kua in Hawaiian.
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The views from up here are amazing!
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A rope assists people up and down the slippery and steep trail.
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You can literally see fish and turtles swimming around the reefs from above on the way down to the beach.
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Looking west toward the town of Hanalei along the north shore.
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Hideaways / Pali Ke Kua Beach.
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Good snorkeling opportunities here!
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The water can be murky after rain, but the sea life here is pretty solid.
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A green sea turtle (honu) covered in algae.
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Hideaways / Pali Ke Kua Beach is not very large, but it is usually big enough to support the level of crowds it receives, thanks to the small parking lot.
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There is some surf here, but nothing to write home about between swells.
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Waxing up.
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You can climb up and over these rocks to reach a secluded beach on the other side.
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It is not too difficult to scale up the rocks, but things can be slippery from rain.
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A rocky tide pool area and a beach on the other side. Not many people access this beach. Exercise caution because there are no lifeguards, and getting out of here while injured would not be easy. Do not attempt to reach this beach during high tide.
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While taking these shells isn't recommended, they sure are fun to collect while you are visiting.