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Things to see in Hanalei (United States): 7 places and when to go
Hanalei is a town in United States, and this site lists 7 places in and around it, mainly Nature (5), Wildlife (4), Beaches (2). The best known are Waimea Canyon State Park, Nā Pali Coast State Park and Hanakāpīʻai Beach. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 13 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 39. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 22.1752, -159.6576
- Places
- 7 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- SFO San Francisco, 3,988 km as the crow flies
What to see in Hanalei
The places in and around Hanalei, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Waimea Canyon State ParkProtected area of Kauai County, Hawaii, United States12 km
- Nā Pali Coast State ParkState park in Hawaii, United States3 m
- Hanakāpīʻai BeachBeach in the Hawaian islands know for its deadly currents7.2 km
- MakanaMountain in Hawaii, United States of America9.3 km
- Alakaʻi Wilderness PreserveWet forest on the Hawaiian island of Kauaʻi, United States12 km
- Kalalau BeachBeach on the Nā Pali Coast in north-west Kauaʻi in Hawaiʻi, U.S184 m
- Kōkeʻe State ParkPark located in northwestern Kauaʻi in the Hawaiian Islands, US5.1 km
When to go to Hanalei
The best time to visit Hanalei is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible10:47
- FebPossible11:16
- MarPossible11:51
- AprBest time12:31
- MayBest time13:04
- JunBest time13:21
- JulBest time13:14
- AugBest time12:46
- SepBest time12:07
- OctBest time11:28
- NovPossible10:55
- DecPossible10:39
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 39. In June, 7 of the 7 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Hanalei
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 3,988 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Wahiawā, Hawaii17 places185 km
- Kapolei6 places188 km
- Honolulu32 places209 km
- Wailuku, Hawaii13 places356 km
- Kula11 places383 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Hanalei?
The best known: Waimea Canyon State Park, Nā Pali Coast State Park, Hanakāpīʻai Beach, Makana, Alakaʻi Wilderness Preserve. In all, 7 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Hanalei?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 13 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 39.
How do you get to Hanalei?
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 3,988 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Hanalei as the destination and these 7 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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