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Secret Beach in Kauai: A Hidden Gem Worth the Journey
I’ve been to Kauai several times now, and just when I think I’ve seen all the best beaches, this island surprises me again. Secret Beach in Kauai — also known as Kauapea Beach — is one of those places that makes you feel like you’ve stumbled onto one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in all of Hawaii. When I first heard of Secret Beach, I immediately thought the person was talking about Hideaway Beach. It wasn’t until that person mentioned seeing views of the Kilauea Lighthouse that I realized she was talking about another beach entirely. Apparently confusing the two beaches is very common, but they are in…
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Hideaway Beach in Princeville, Kauai
I’m almost embarrassed to admit this… we’ve stayed on the north shore of Kauai multiple times now, and somehow totally missed Hideaway Beach every single visit. It wasn’t until a few nights into this last trip—while chatting with a handful of people in the hot tub—when we heard it mentioned over and over. Everyone kept saying, “Oh, you haven’t been yet? You have to go.” So of course, we had to go. And wow—why did no one grab us by the shoulders and make us go sooner? It was literally just steps away from our resort, and yet it felt like a completely different island. A Beach That Looks Straight…
