ʻAnini Beach Park — boat ramp

ʻAnini Lagoon / Pacific Ocean• ʻAnini / Kīlauea — Kauaʻi• Kauaʻi• Hawaii
Key Information

Launch Type

Concrete ramp

Skill Level

Intermediate

Surface / Access

Concrete ramp; wet algae, slope and the tide can make footing slippery.

Allowed Craft

Kayak
Canoe
SUP
Description

Established state boating facility with a mapped launch ramp. Prepare the craft away from active lanes, launch efficiently and give working boats room.

Fees & Access

Fees

Confirm current hand-launch, trailer-use and parking requirements with DOBOR. A mapped public ramp does not establish a fee exemption.

Parking Info

Use designated harbor vehicle spaces. Leave trailer-only spaces, ramp staging and loading docks clear; check posted parking charges.

Managing Agency

Hawaiʻi DLNR Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation

Amenities
Restrooms

Yes — park restrooms reported.

Showers

Yes — park showers reported.

Picnic tables

Yes — park picnic tables/pavilions reported.

Water available

Drinking water not confirmed; bring your own.

Lighting

Night lighting not confirmed; plan to launch and return in daylight.

Boat wash

Dedicated boat wash not confirmed; bring a small rinse supply.

Camping

County campsite permits normally required; verify current storm-recovery availability before booking.

Additional Notes

Very shallow coral lagoon at low tide. Strong currents occur in reef channels and outside the reef; do not infer open-ocean safety from calm inshore water.

Hazards & Conditions

Active motorboat traffic, propellers, wakes, slippery ramp and exposed ocean beyond the harbor. Assess wind, swell and return access before launching.

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Location

Address

ʻAnini Road, ʻAnini Beach Park, Kauaʻi, HI 96754

City

ʻAnini / Kīlauea — Kauaʻi

County / Region

Kauaʻi

State / Country

Hawaii, United States

Coordinates

22.224092, -159.446616

Directions

From Kūhiō Highway take Kalihiwai Road and follow ʻAnini Road along the coast into ʻAnini Beach Park. Locate the single-lane ramp near the park facilities at the pin. Stage off the ramp and use public vehicle parking without blocking trailers.

Access & Contact

Phone

808-241-3111

Hours / Season

Plan a daylight visit. Confirm posted gate hours and same-day closures before traveling.

Rentals / Marina

On-site rentals not verified; bring equipment or reserve with an island outfitter.

Accessibility

No adaptive launch verified. Sand, slope or uneven footing may require carrying assistance.

Map
Marker
Leaflet Tiles © Esri — Esri, HERE, Garmin, USGS, OpenStreetMap contributors

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