Donkey Beach (Paliku)

(10 Ratings)

Secluded, white-sand beach

Traveling north from the airport on Highway 56, past Kapaa, drive 1/3 of a mile past mile marker #11. You should see cars parked along the road. Hike down the cane road. As you near the ocean, stay left and climb over to the beach. The far end is the gay area. Trees surround the beach if you need to take a break from the sun. Note: This once had a reputation of being a nude beach, but law enforcement has cracked down on this, so use caution. Also, be wary of leaving valuables in your car.

mixed gay/straight

Address
Kuhio Highway
Kauai, HI 96746
Near: Between Mile Markers 11 & 12

Kaua'i

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Address
Kuhio Highway
Kauai, HI 96746
Near: Between Mile Markers 11 & 12

Kaua'i

Website

Report Incorrect Info / Closed

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Reviews

luke

Over a year ago

Its now more open

The beach now has a paved parking area and bathrooms at the parking area but you still have to walk down to the beach down a path. Many people visit the parking lot has cars alot of the time.

JTOWERS

Over a year ago

ALMOST GOT ARRESTED!!!!

Back in Waikiki my bf and I picked up a gay directory for the Hawaiian islands. Needless to say...when we visited Kuai and tried visiting Donkey Beach we found ourselves trespassing through private property. A cop almost arrested us!!! HEY GAY BOYS, DONKEY BEACH IS A NO MORE!

LocalKauaiBoy

First to Review

Over a year ago

Secluded No More

The lands immediately surrounding the beach is now part of the County's park system. A bike/pedestrian path is going in along what was once the old dirt haul cane road. There's even a parking lot and restroom up above near the highway where you start your little hike down to the beach. It's still a beautiful beach! But, it's not very secluded anymore. Gays & nudists have probably already found a different spot!

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