In the distance, look for the serpentshaped mountain that inspired the song, puff the magic dragon. In the summer, the bay is like glass, offering excellent mooring for sailboats, stand up paddle boarding and swimming while staying in your accommodations. Find unique places to stay with local hosts in 191 countries. We truly appreciate all your feedback and have already replaced the pots and pans, shower head, and treated the area rug.
Hanalei bay was also featured in naked paradisethunder over hawaii in 1957. Plan a kauai vacation where the descendants was filmed. A little further down the road along the royal coconut coast, we have another beautiful rental home. Hanalei bay resort boasts views of makana, the twin peaks that are also known as bali hai after the movies famed song. One of kauais most beautiful stretches of water, hanalei bay is a hub for watersports on the islands north shore. A trip in the cinematic footsteps of the descendants provides an intimate look at this languid tropical paradise where, as hemmings writes in her book, everything moves at a slow, slack pace. Hanalei treasures the waioli mission house kauai, hi. Located on the north shore of kauai, hanalei bay resort is just a short drive from many of these filming locations, while others make for an easy day trip.
The historic hanalei pier was built in 1892 and has long been a favorite gathering place for local residents, who go there to fish, swim and play music on hanalei bay. Hale ilikea hanalei bay used in the motion picture the descendants enjoy watching the surf, sunsets from the hanalei pier just up the beach from this historic hanalei plantation. The descendants will have you visiting hanalei the garden island. Welcome to hanalei bay resort, a magical spot on kauais north shore where the island scenery is complemented by spacious accommodations and attentive service from our awardwinning staff. The main house is between the cottage and the beach. The hanalei bay resort is a timeshareresort hotel with a comfy, homelike feel and a variety of room sizes that readily accommodate families. Located in hanalei bay at the town of hanalei, the gently curving, twomile long beach features a wide sandy beach, a sandy ocean bottom and the hanalei pier. The birkmyre estate overlooking hanalei bay was used in the movie, and the opening scenes were filmed at black pot beach park at the mouth of the hanalei river. Hanalei is a favorite spot for celebrities that frequent kauais north shore. Last march, i sat on the beach at hanalei bay, in kauai, in front of my.
Plan a kauai vacation where the descendants was filmed kauai. Hollywood loves hanalei movies filmed at hanalei by the bay. The house brian speer and his family rent while on vacation and where matt and alex confront him about his affair with elizabeth. There are only a few homes that front directly onto hanalei beach, and the hanalei hale is part of this legendary estate. Visit the hanalei farmers market on saturdays from 9. On its good days, hanalei bay shines like no other in hawaii.
Hanalei bay vacation rentals hawaii accommodations. It is based on the excellent novel by kaui hart hemmings. We have unit 4206 available for your consideration. Hanalei bay resort is a great choice located in princeville on one of the best locations on kauais lush north shore fronting the white sands of hanalei bay with amazing views of tropical sunsets, lush green mountains and the sparkling blue waters of the pacific ocean. Book your tickets online for hanalei beach, hanalei. Come here to soak up the rays on the beach, dip your toe in the water, take a stroll on the pier or. While its not ready for an oscar like the descendants, youll get a chance to see a kauai vacation rental from our hanalei collection. Tropical vacation rentals kauai hanalei bay resort. Hanalei bay vacation rentals book your hawaiian accommodation in hanalei bay is the largest bay on the north shore of kauai island in hawaii. The town of hanalei is at the midpoint of the bay hanalei bay consists of nearly two miles of beach, surrounded by mountains.
Jul 28, 2017 there are changes afoot at exquisite hanalei bay, previously named one of the best beaches in america by dr. The descendants movie houses,film locations in hawaii. The kauikeolani estate in hanalei belongs to the family of kaui hart hemming, the author of the descendants. Kauais crescentshaped beach overlooks the calm ocean surf and towering mountains youll find all the things you love about hawaii within this crescentshaped, twomile stretch of pristine beach along the pacific coast of. The hanalei hale nalu from the movie the descendants. Youll also find our north shore office close by at the princeville center where our guest concierge can plan your kauai activities. In 1957, the pier became world famous when oscar hammerstein ii and 20th century fox featured the pier in the classic film, south pacific.
Farm to table is religionfarm to table is a way of life on kauai. Since i could never afford to rent a cottage at this price, all i could do is peer over the hedges at it like clooney, i mean matt king, does in the scene below. Head to the iconic tahiti nui, featured in the movie the descendants. It features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, and ample living space both inside and out. The next day we walked the beach looking for the beach house. We were in kauai for christmas and watched the descendants one night after spending the day on the beach at hanalei bay. Palm trees sway like hula dancers in the balmy, plumeriascented breeze. The descendants movie is based on the samenamed novel by kaui hart hemmings. Note that the parking lot at the end of the beach is less crowded and it is easier to find parking spot ere than it is near the pier. The estate is comprised of six separate accommodations. To take advantage of the beauty of the bay, the descendants stationed and filmed at two of the rental cottages on the shore of hanalei bay.
All of the houses on the beach at hanalei bay are wonderful, but. Regis princeville resort in princeville which offers spectacular views of hanalei bay. Family descendants lived in this hanalei house until the late 1970s. We filmed at the hanalei land companys seven vacation homes on a. During the winter, spring, and autumn, hanalei often has some of the best surf on. Hanalei bay kauai 2020 all you need to know before you. Jan 16, 2012 hanalei bay is the same stunning, raw beach where south pacific was filmed, among others. Tucked into a tropical grove, the threebedroom, twobathroom house is a quick stroll from the velvet sand and gentle surf of hanalei bay. Enjoy the full beach life experience with leisurely walks along the shore, sun bathing, swimming, beach. Hanalei bay resort ocean front killer unobstructed bali. Jan 09, 2012 many of the scenes in the descendants were filmed in and around hanalei bay on kauais north shore.
Alternatively, the name hanalei also means crescent bay and may be indicative of the shape of hanalei bay. The bridge was damaged by a tsunami in 1957 and subsequently reinforced. Jan 23, 2012 the descendants was filmed on kauai and oahu the primary filming locations being nuuanu on oahu and various locations on kauai, including the lihue airport, the remote kipu kai, local favorite tahiti nui beau bridges hangout in hanalei local residents filled the bar as hollywood extras as well as numerous other beautiful locales dotted with sandy beaches and tall, swaying palm trees. And hanalei bay, on kauais north shore, is an excellent place to start.
This beautiful beachfront hanalei home is located steps from the sand at hanalei bay. Hemmings shares how it felt to watch her book, based on her childhood. A few houses north of the pier is the trim cottage where matt and brian. There are changes afoot at exquisite hanalei bay, previously named one of the best beaches in america by dr. Hanalei bay is the same stunning, raw beach where south pacific was filmed, among others. Hanalei makai hale hanalei rental kauai vacation rentals. The movie is about three modernday pirates who sail a yacht around and rob plantation owners.
Hanalei bay is a wonderful ocean playground to learn to surf, fish, watch sailboats, stand up paddle boarding, swimming and boogie board. All of the houses on the beach at hanalei bay are wonderful, but we were in a condo overlooking hanalei bay in princeville. Since your last visit they have trimmed the foliage on the road down to hanalei after the lookout. Theres nothing more enjoyable than a hanalei vacation.
There are eight tennis courts at the resort and a paved path leads to a beach featured in the descendants. This beautiful kauai beach was used for several scenes in the george clooney film, the descendants. The descendants author highlights hawaiis lessexotic side sfgate. Several scenes were filmed at this newly renovated, elegant hotel. The place is outfitted with nineteenthcentury artifacts and provides a real sense of longago life in hanalei. The hanalei nalu hale best location on hanalei bay enjoy watching the surf, sunsets from the hanalei pier just up the beach from this historic hanalei plantation. Hanalei bay is a stunning beach that has striking mountains as its backdrop. There is no better way to experience hanalei than from this exquisitely detailed home located steps from the world famous hanalei bay and a short stroll to the shops and eateries of the charming village of hanalei. The release of the movie inspired me to film my own video around hanalei. Whether youre sipping on refreshing cocktails at a local bar or reading your favorite novel by the shore, your trip to hanalei is the time to live out your beachy dreams. Hanalei bay house rentals kaui villas hawaii vacation. Jun 15, 20 we were in kauai for christmas and watched the descendants one night after spending the day on the beach at hanalei bay. The twomilelong, crescentshaped beach is where matt, played by george clooney, confronts his rival brian speer.
The space rainbow house is built in the old style of board and batten and on stilts. Somewhere between hanalei valley and the end of the road, the seemingly untouched landscape makes it easy to imagine what life must have been like for ancient. There are plenty of surfboard rentals in hanalei because of a rather new law theyre not allowed to rent boards at the beach anymore. Unit 1558 is a unique condo because it offers a full kitchen and washerdryer at a studio rate. The magnificent, two mile long crescent shaped beach is a mere seventy steps along your own shady path to the sand. The descendants starring george clooney filmed in beautiful. The house has a great location as we are on a quiet street across from hanalei bay, you can bike or walk to everything in town. Hanalei beach house is a beautiful 2 bedroom 2 bath ocean view home located on the northern tip of renowned hanalei bay. Hanalei bay resort 1558, princeville kauai aloha condos.
Guests will have direct access to hanalei bay and are just up the street from town. Great location in hanalei steps from hanalei bay and close to town for shopping and dining. The house has one bedroom king full living, kitchen, dining area, lanai, and outdoor living with bbq area. Flanked by idyllic stretches of beach and backed by mountains, the bayside town of hanalei is filled with shops renting kayaks, sailing boats, surfboards. The hanalei river pours into the east side of the bay, so in the summer you can rent kayaks and paddle up or down. Speaking of clooney, he runs on the beach at hanalei bay clooney also runs in. The beach is over 2 miles long and set in one of the most picturesque locations in hawaii with majestic mountains providing the backdrop. The bay still rocks with its sparkling blue clear water and spectacular mountain backdrop. Hanalei bay in the first of two extracts from this new story by haruki murakami, a japanese woman visits hawaii on a grim mission after her.
Taking a descendants tour of kauai the mercury news. Hanalei bay is the largest bay on the north shore of kaua. Hanalei bay is known for its crescent shaped beach and its landmark pier. All of the houses on the beach at hanalei bay are wonderful, but we. Visitors flock to where the descendants was filmed looking for the beachfront house in the movie. Mahalo for choosing to stay with us at hanalei bay resort 1558. Located on the north shore of kauai, hanalei bay resort is just a short drive. There is no shortage of space at this grand residence with 5 bedrooms, 4. The north shores quilted green slopes and valleys are the picture of fertility. There are commodious kitchens, roomy balconies, laundry facilities, a pool and tennis courts.
Great salads and pizzas and fantastic dinner entrees. Hale ilikea hanalei bay from the movie the descendants. The cast and crew of the descendants stayed at the st. Sandwiched between the bay of hanalei and distant mountains, often festooned with waterfalls. Hanalei can also be translated as lei valley, referring to the rainbows that color the valley and encircle hanalei. The descendants movie houses filming locations, photos. Looking for an authentic kauai restaurant, then visit us in hanalei today. The film is based on the novel by local author kaui hart. The waioli mission house had its origins when the 29yearold reverend william patterson alexander and his 24yearold wife mary ann sailed into kauais waimea bay in 1834 to begin a new life with their 17month old son william dewitt alexander who was said to have gotten his swinging gait because he learned to walk during the long.
Book hanalei surfboard house, hanalei on tripadvisor. Or rent a kayak and paddle down the hanalei river for a scenic view. Hanalei bay resort sits hilltop on 22 tropical acres next to the st. Many of the scenes in the descendants were filmed in and around hanalei bay on kauais north shore. Tropical mountains, often streaming with waterfalls, serve as the backdrop. Hanalei bay is an unbelievable view, maybe the best on the island. The descendants is based on a novel by local author kaui hart. Apr 14, 2006 hanalei bay in the first of two extracts from this new story by haruki murakami, a japanese woman visits hawaii on a grim mission after her teenage son is killed by a shark. You now have incredible views of the bay on your approach.