Polihua Beach

Lanai, Hawaii, US

Polihua Beach is a remote stretch of white sand on Lanai’s northern coast, offering expansive ocean views and a sense of isolation. The beach is reachable only by a rugged 4WD drive, and strong currents make swimming unsafe.

Why choose Polihua Beach

You’ll experience the quiet of a rarely visited shoreline, where the horizon stretches uninterrupted and the sound of surf dominates. No other spot on Lanai provides this level of solitude combined with dramatic coastal scenery.

Best for: Photography · Nature · Solitude

Start your Lanai sunrise at Polihua Beach

Arrive early to catch quiet sunrise light, then relax on the secluded shore before heading back for coffee.

1. Morning — Polihua Beach
2. 11:30 — Coffee nearby

Visit tips

• Bring a 4WD vehicle; the access road is rough and unpaved.
• Strong currents make swimming unsafe; enjoy the view from shore.
• Check tide tables before you go; low tide reveals more of the sand.
• Visit early morning for the calmest light and fewer vehicles on the road.

Plan your visit

• Recommended duration: 1–2 hours
• Best time of day: Early morning, before 9:00
• Hours: 00:00–23:59
• Entry: Free to visit
• Category: attraction
• Rated 4.8 by 48 reviewers
• Tags: remote beach, ocean views, solitude, 4wd access

More things to do in Lanai

• Keahiakawelo (Garden of the Gods)
• Munro Trail
• Kaiolohia (Shipwreck Beach)
• Blue Ginger Cafe
• Hulopoʻe Beach Park
• Puʻu Pehe (Sweetheart Rock)

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