Hanalei Bay parking lots closed for repairs Jan. 29-30, 5-11 a.m.

Hanalei Bay parking lots will close for morning repairs, a move that will affect beach access and early-day routines for residents, kamaʻāina and visitors. The Kauaʻi County Department of Parks and Recreation scheduled the work to address needed maintenance at four lots in the Hanalei Bay area.

The closures will occur in two phases. On Jan. 29 the Black Pot parking lot near Weke Road and the Hanalei Pavilion parking lot near Weke Road and Pilikoa Road will be closed from 5-11 a.m. On Jan. 30 the two Waiʻoli Beach Park lots will be closed during the same hours: parking lot one near Heʻe Road and parking lot two near ʻAnae Road. These windows are intended to concentrate work in the early morning to minimize disruption during peak beach and tourist hours later in the day.

Local impact is concentrated on morning users of Hanalei Bay. Surfers, stand-up paddleboarders and fishermen who typically hit the water at dawn, as well as parents dropping keiki at nearby locations, should expect reduced parking availability during the six-hour closures. Kupuna who favor quieter morning beach access and shift workers who commute through the neighborhood should also plan alternate routes or adjust travel times. Weekend visitors and day-trippers who arrive early might find fewer legal parking options and increased congestion on neighborhood streets.

The Department of Parks and Recreation provided contact information for residents seeking details or assistance: call 808-241-4460 or email parks@kauai.gov. A map of the parking lot closures in Hanalei Bay accompanies the announcement to help drivers identify which lots will be affected. Mahalo for your patience while crews complete the repairs.

These short, scheduled closures reflect routine infrastructure work that preserves long-term public access to Hanalei’s shoreline. For residents, the practical takeaway is to plan around the 5-11 a.m. window on Jan. 29 and Jan. 30, carpool when possible, and use the provided map or contact the county for guidance. The county has signaled the repairs are limited to those mornings; any changes or extended closures would be communicated through the Department of Parks and Recreation.