Naha Beach
Lanai City, HI
Naha Beach sits at the literal end of the road on Lanai's east shore, a small, kiawe shaded stretch of sand next to the stone walls of one of the island's four ancient fishponds. Past here, the coastline continues only on foot, which keeps Naha about as quiet as a beach on this island gets.
Reaching the actual end of the road has its own appeal for locals who've done every other beach on the island, but there's genuinely little here beyond the fishpond walls and the quiet.
How we score beachesLook for the fishpond walls at low tide, right where the sand meets the point. They're the actual reason to make this last stretch of the drive rather than turning back at Lopa.
The dirt road that runs the length of Lanai's east shore ends here, roughly eleven miles past the highway. Four wheel drive is necessary the entire way, and there's no lot, just space to pull off near the road's end.
Unpaved, rocky ground the whole way from the road to the shore. Not manageable for strollers, wheelchairs, or anyone who needs a level surface.
Dry season is the only realistic time to attempt the full drive out. Strong currents keep the water unsafe for swimming year round, so this stays a walking and fishing beach no matter the season.
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