WATCH THIS before you go to Ke'e Beach | North Shore Etiquette | KAUA'I HAWAII Vacation Tips

[@nirmaleva]

Wow, a lot has changed since I lived there 2007-2010. Never needed a permit back then.

[@olgvballcoach]

Wow! Aloha and Mahalo. First, this was a great video. Lot's of great information. My wife and I have been coming to Kauai most every year since 1977 and absolutely loved Ke'e Beach. Great tips as we head back there in August for two weeks. We'll be sure to get our park passes. Hope the residents have finally gotten their lives back and are enjoying less traffic. Mahalo.

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Aloha Stephen! All we can say is THANK YOU SO MUCH! This video stirred up a little bit of emotions with some people but you got out of it exactly what we were trying to convey....information to help you for your future visit! We truly appreciate your support!

[@magnumjohnson9628]

@@OnHawaiiTime I love you guys. I just reserved my spot for November 23rd this month! Thank you for all the information you share

[@GaryLeeJ62]

Thanks so much on the information you posted on Ke’e. Thanks too, for mentioning Reef Safe Sunscreen, being an active waterman you can see over the years how the coral has been affected. Much Aloha.

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Aloha Gary! Thank you for watching and for your positive feedback!! I'm so glad you pointed out that we mentioned reef safe sunscreen. It is really important.

[@blainetsukayama4513]

Mahalo guys. Remembered going fishing with my grandma way around the left of the beach. So glad to see that place taken care of.

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Aloha Blaine! Thank you so much for watching. We are loving all the memories people are sharing with us about this special place!! And you get it, regulation is necessary to protect Kauai, not push or keep people away. Kauai is why.

[@manibengood]

Thanks for the info. Kat time we were there the road to Ke'e was closed from the hurricane. Can't wait to get back and visit.

[@craigchatfield7954]

Aloha. Great news. Great info. So glad to hear that things are getting better for all the familys up there. We will be making our reservations 30 days before for sure. One of my favotite places on the island. You guys are da best. Mahalo.

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Aloha Craig! Thank you so much for watching and for your positive feedback. The permitting system has made things very nice. You are really going to enjoy your time there.

[@mamashanshan2772]

I really appreciate all you two shared! Ty, so much! Anyone traveling ANYWHERE, please respect our world!! It’s all about respect, & it’s always about our beautiful planet, be the bigger human being!

[@kauai8084]

They should play this video in all the hotels and travel sites awesome tips for all to know . mahalo for all your info !

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Thank you so much!!!!! Kauai Visitors Bureau is most likely going to put it on their site :) :) Please share! We so appreciate your positive feedback and good vibes.

[@jahluke1101]

Thank you for the info! The last time we were in Kauai we drove right up to the beach parking lot we didn’t need a permit . Parking was crazy but we got lucky! This was back in 2015 when my wife and I got married. We are coming out next week with our daughter for our anniversary. So happy I watched this video because I had no idea we needed a permit now! Mahalo!

[@Shogun103]

Thank you Autumn and Brodie for all the tips on obtaining a permit for Ke'e Beach. I was able to obtain an afternoon and sunset permit which I did exactly 30 days prior to our visit. Ke'e Beach is beautiful and the site of the Napili Coast from the beach was amazing. Even though the water was a little rough and there were "No Snorkel" signs posted we were still able to go into the water and just relax. Today was an awesome day with lots of sun and no winds. And the drive from Kapa'a where we are staying was also beautiful. My wife and I love your vlogs. We will be going home this Friday but now we can watch your vlogs and reminisce and say we were there at that exact spot. Thank you.

[@duanerose5071]

.Wait no snorkeling at Ke’e? We(me, my wife mother in law and our 2 kids 11 and 7)and are coming in November. I know we will love the hike and beach but do want to give our kids the opportunity to snorkel, as they have been practicing. So which beach would be the best beach for two children just north light as well as my mother-in-law myself my wife as a family. We are staying in Princeville at the Cliffside I’m trying to plan things we can do during our 7 day stay. Thank you for the awesome videos and information about Kauai. We are super excited for this trip we planned in January with all that has happened with the Covid.Thank you and hope to maybe get in touch to plan out our trip and maximize our time and budget.

[@DrAlvinEng]

THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS AND POSTING IT! I was wondering how this was all going to look one year after the big storms and repairs!!

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Aloha Alvin! Thank you for watching!! We truly appreciate your positive feedback. It's all about information and education. We all need to do our part to preserve beautiful Kaua'i. :)

[@DrAlvinEng]

@@OnHawaiiTime jUST WONDERING? I saw some videos after the BIG storms where all the water seemed to be GONE from under Hanalei Pier! Why was that? Was that due to lots of sand washing down onto the beach? If so, did they have to dredge away all that sand to repair it? Thanks for any info!

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Yes that was from run off but it is all repaired now. We posted another video recently where we weren't on a NaPali snorkel adventure with Holo Holo. We show the pier in that video, check it out! ;)

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Sounds amazing!! Did you actually get to snorkel off of Niihau?? :)

[@DrAlvinEng]

@@OnHawaiiTime Yes, we did get to snorkel off of Niihau! Unfortunately, I paid for that when we crossed back to Kauai in the rough channel getting really seasick, throwing up the entire way back into the harbor at Kalapaki Beach!

[@richm.5621]

Thanks so much for making this video. There seems to be a lot of confusion about the permits, etc., but this video clears a lot of it up. It's also nice to see how the new lot and path looks. I'm also glad to have discovered your channel, I'm loving your vids so far! Have a lot of catching up to do!

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Thank you so much Rich!! We truly appreciate your support and positive feedback. Good to know that our message was well received ;) Thank you for watching!!

[@h.s2737]

Wow it looks completely different! I am local and haven't been back up to the NS since they opened it.

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Aloha Hannah! Thank you for watching. It was really surreal being up there. We don't go to the NS that often but it was really nice to return.

[@TheMadHatter973]

This is the first video that mentioned the importance of the permit. I just realized it myself after taking a look at the hike on AllTrails yesterday. Great video!

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Aloha Kevin!! Thank you so much for watching and for your positive feedback!

[@ironpaws212]

been tracking this permit deal for our next trip out, last time did not get to see this. thank you the update and can't wait to be out there next month!!!!!

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Aloha Brock! We are so glad to hear that this video was helpful. That is all we are here to do, provide helpful information. We appreciate your positive feedback!

[@Spectolux]

Very helpful! Thank you for discussing the importance of respect for land and other people. :)

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!!

[@808LiveHI]

Mahalo for posting!! Good info for our visitors🤙🏽 great video!

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Aloha Jess! Thank you so much for watching and for your positive vibes :)

[@lewiscourtney5740]

I just got back from Kauai. What a beautiful Island. Missing it already. We went to Hanalei and enjoyed the north shore.

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Aloha Lewis! Did you guys ever make it out to Ke'e during your visit?

[@lewiscourtney5740]

Afraid we didnt. We did make it to Hanalei bay and the queens bath.

[@laurelj.5975]

Great video. I love how you emphasize respect for the locals. What I sometime see from visitors behavior horrifys me.

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Aloha Laurel! Thank you for watching and for your positive feedback. We appreciate your comment about emphasizing our respect for the locals, unfortunately that seems to be falling on deaf ears with this video. The criticism has been unfortunate as you can see in some of these comments. However, we are happy that the majority of people such as you are appreciative of this information.

[@maggiehonea1254]

Thank you both for sharing your respect for the Aina and the people of Hawaii, the residents. Mahalo Nui Loa.

[@TheAffirmationSpot]

Aloha! Thanks for this video. We’ve been to Kaua’i and Ke’e many times. We somehow missed the news about the storm and found out the road was closed when we visited in January. Headed back with some friends making their first visit. THANK YOU for this video. I’ve been trying to understand the new rules and have been eager for a preview of the “new” Ke’e.

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Aloha! Thank you so much for watching. Yes it has been a hot button on Kaua'i for sure. We knew this video was needed because there just wasn't enough information out there at first. Since filming this video they changed the length of time to get a pass. You can now get a pass 30 days in advance of your visit. We truly appreciate your positive feedback and support!

[@janetjohnson7650]

I absolutely loved your video on this area. We came right after the flooding in 2018 so were unable to go to Kee Beach, I think the new system is wonderful, in our previous visits there were just too many cars parked along the road, just so dangerous.

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Aloha Janet! I can't say THANK YOU enough for your positive, kind comment. This video caused us a lot of frustration and almost caused us to quit OHT. So many people do not understand that this area needed to be regulated in order for all future generations to be able to experience and enjoy it. The nasty rude comments we received, and still receive, have been so shocking. But those people simply don't get it. You do get it!! Thank you for watching!!

[@leilamagaro5427]

Hi - thanks for all your great videos - I'm really enjoying seeing the island through your eyes before my arrival !

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Aloha Leila! We are so happy to hear that you are enjoying our videos. We hope they are helpful for your upcoming visit to beautiful Kauai!

[@jillfaulkner768]

Thank you guys for all you do!! We get such amazing info from you. We love watching and cant wait for December!!! 😊

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Aloha Jill! Thank you so much for watching and for the positive feedback!! We hope that our videos help to make everyone’s visit enjoyable and memorable 🤙🏼

[@robertjerald4931]

My last day on Kauai was the day they opened the North shore. We drove down without any permits and got in. There was hardly anyone down there. I think it was a few days before they actually started enforcing the permit policy. We got lucky.

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Aloha Robert! You definitely lucked out! Glad to hear you were able to make it up there before leaving the island. It is truly a magical place that needs to be cared for by everyone. Thank you for watching!

[@amandanorton4206]

Praying that one day my husband Dan Norton and I get to go back one day and bring our son! Been watching your videos for a while and I’m obsessed! Thanks for all of your tips!!! We would definitely want to meet up with you guys!

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Aloha Amanda! Thank you so much for watching!! We are re-thinking the IC meeting in Vegas so who knows...maybe we'll end up seeing you guys there!!

[@amandanorton4206]

On Hawaii Time that’s awesome!!! Dan should be there! I can’t make it this time but hopefully I’ll get to go next year!!

[@amybradley5821]

Wow must be new. My fav beach but was last there 3 years ago. Hate the permit idea but was always very crowded so hopefully will help.

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Aloha Amy!! Yes, this is all new that is why we made this video to make sure people are in the know before they come, to help save you from the frustration. Not sure if you are aware but in April of 2018 parts of Kauai were devastated by at terrible flood (50 inches of rain in a 24 hour period in the Haena area!!!) that literally took out the road to the North Shore, destroyed peoples homes, businesses and property. The road past Hanalei town has been closed for over a year and it just barely opened back up a couple of weeks ago. The restrictions were put in place by the State/County of Kauai to protect the area. If you scroll down in the comment thread you will see an AMAZING explanation from Raymond Barry that goes into detail about what is happening on Kauai.....I couldn't have said it better myself!!! Here's a video that shows what happened kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqm6dIuFZdNjfbc minute 3 shows the hillside covering the road to Ke'e

[@amybradley5821]

Oh I was watching the news and online and saw the damage at the time. I cried as my favorite place on earth is Hanalei and surrounding area. I did a paddle out off Haena and spread my brother’s ashes there. I want mine spread off Ke’e one day. Was there 3 years ago for my brother and took me four days of trying to park and enjoy Ke’e. Finally learned that late in the day was the best and gorgeous too. This looks wonderful and think I’d enjoy the peace of the beach. Kauai is such a special place. Has the pier area recovered? Thanks and aloha

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Black pot beach (pier area) should be opening up this week or next. But of course you can still go to Hanalei bay and walk the entire length and to the pier.

[@caseyberry6959]

Hoping to run into you guys mid October. Thanks for the vids

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Aloha Casey! If you see us out and about be sure to say hello! Thank you for watching ;)

[@joycetrotter4816]

Thanks for the Awesome Video. I've been waiting to visit this beach for over a year. I've been here before and was actually on Kauai when the flooding occurred. I have all of my permits and can't wait until September 15th to see my Favorite Beach on Kauai. I teared up when I saw some of the impacts of the flooding and I'm sure the drive will be emotional for me as I've been to this beach several times. I Love Kauai and will be on Hawaii Time ❤❤❤

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Aloha Joyce! Thank you so much for watching!! We truly appreciate your positive feedback and so glad our videos have been helpful for planning your upcoming visit! Please say Aloha if you happen to see us out and about

[@thekarpfamily2160]

Mahalo for this video! It looks different up there and that's a good thing! I am glad they are doing what they can to protect the area! Such a special place 🙏

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Aloha Laci! YESS!!! You are so right!! It is about protecting the land...beautiful Kaua'i. That's what's most important. Thank you for watching and for your good vibes!

[@sandpiper2293]

Mahalo for this useful information! This is the first real info I've found that I feel safe passing on. I heard a lot of speculation on how things would work, but no follow through. I've passed this link on to reserved guests who will be staying in Princeville. The number of positive replies has been gratifying. Great video!

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Aloha!! We appreciate your positive feedback so so so much!! We hope this will help all your guests :) Thank you for watching! We will be making a video about the changes happened up at Waimea Canyon soon too.

[@tinas4946]

Also I highly recommend you pick the morning shuttle versus afternoon. The afternoon shuttle is stressful because they do not take everyone back. You line up for the shuttle times and if the shuttle is full and there are no shuttles left you are out of luck. It cut into our beach time. So while it was beautiful I didn’t appreciate the stress of it. I totally get why they did but to tell people they will be stranded without cell service to call anyone isn’t very kind. Mahalo!

[@A808K]

I experienced the wonder of living in a beach house in Ha'ena in the very early 70's... I know things have changed and the limits are necessary but it sure ain't nothin' like it used to be. I was a lucky guy then, often had Ke'e to myself but left for BI in 88. The writing was on the wall. Too many people loving Kaua'i. My 2 kids and 6 grandkids are still over there though and love it. I'm lovin' life on the lava here in Kalapana these days. Informative vid... mahalo

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Aloha Aaron! Thank you so much for watching. Brodi remembers what it was like as a little kid in the lat 70's early 80's spending time there with his mom and brothers. We appreciate your positive vibes!

[@vernoncooke7348]

I happened to be one of those who has spent some time there in the early seventies. That was in the day when the area was to me still a really nice area.

[@wizengy]

One note for Hawai'i residents. According to the Ha'ena State park web site "state of Hawai'i residents are exempt from the fee /reservation requirements". This usually means you are only exempt if you have a HI driver's license. Still, parking is tight at the Ke'e parking lot.

[@jls7159]

wizengy Yup it’s free for kama’aina. We went a few days after it opened with a permit even tho we’re kama’aina(expecting it to be packed and it was). They got kinda mad cuz we took up a permit but at the same time we didn’t wanna just bank on there being enough spots for locals and they were like yeah better safe than sorry. But next time we won’t get the permit now that it’s been open for a while now.

[@EllaDzhade]

Love you guys, thank you specifically for this video!!!!! We are coming in a beginning of September. The Kee’e beach is my Favorite!!!! It’s so hard to get a permit, every time when i go on their website, it saying sold out :( thank you again for such nice work you do!!!! See you there on Hawaiian time 🤗👍

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Aloha Ella! Awe, you are too sweet!! Thank you so much for watching and for supporting our channel. We do this for people just like you!! :)

[@cumajchr]

Good job guys. Thanks for your efforts to preserve the land. Looking forward to our first trip to Kauai in a week!

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Aloha! Thank you so much for watching and for the positive feedback. After all it truly is all about preserving the beauty of Kauai for future generations.

[@530divyne]

My wife and I celebrated our anniversary there in 2017. I absolutely fell in love with the island and the aloha spirit. We loved that beach, I'm glad they got it reopened. I do have a question, do you need a permit to get to tunnels beach or to park near it? That was our very favorite spot, we felt like kids again there. Thank you for your videos, I'm a new subscriber and will definitely be going the the vids

[@OnHawaiiTime]

No need for a permit to park or visit Haena beach park (aka tunnels). You only need the parking permit or day pass to access Ke'e Beach and the Kalalau trail. We can't thank you enough for subscribing and your good vibes! Welcome to the OHT ohana!

[@LaughingSaint66]

Didn’t I tell you that trail to the beach was awesome it’s worth it alone just to walk the trail🤙🏼🤙🏼👏🏼👏🏼😂

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Yes they did such a nice job up there!

[@9531-d7w]

The first time we were in Kauai the rental car agent said the only time you should blow the horn in the car is if you think you might die. The locals take great offense to horn blowing. One more part of Hawaii time.

[@andywells9836]

Great video! Thanks for the info. It will be so nice not to fight for a parking spot. Can’t wait to get there in October

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Aloha Andy!! You are so very welcome!! That’s what we were hoping to accomplish with this video. There is plenty of beauty for all to see as long as we all plan ahead. 🤙🏼 October is our favorite time of the year here!!

[@sherryYYC]

Me too!! I am so glad I found you guys! I will be studying up till I go at the end of September :)

[@OnHawaiiTime]

We are glad you found us too Sherry! Welcome to the OHT ohana :)

[@justvicisfine8620]

My daughter moved to Kauai in April. Chef at La Spezia, go say hello to Grace! I love your vids bcz I haven’t been to visit yet or ever been there & have a list now of places I have to see. She works all the time & so has had very little opportunity to explore. Locals have welcomed her like Ohana. Thx for these great informative vids on how to respect the island & ppl of Hawaii so to have a better experience 😊

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Aloha!! We love La Spezia!! That is one of my favorite places to meet up with friends for Sunday brunch :) I'm so happy to hear that she's been welcomed!! We'll have to stop by there and introduce ourselves to Grace soon. Thank you so much for watching and for the positive feedback!

[@justvicisfine8620]

On Hawaii Time Yeah!!! I will pass along the compliment 😊 she works dinner service mostly but I will tell her to look for you in the future. Funny thing I have to tell you I watched part 2 of etiquette & “someone” had shaved his face & I thought it was a totally different man😂 I also didn’t have my glasses on but wow! Aloha🤙😬

[@photodivainwa]

I had no idea that smoking was not allowed on any beach. YAY! Thanks for the video!

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Aloha!! Thank you for watching! Glad to hear the video was helpful ;) Just trying to keep everyone in the loop so we can all enjoy this beautiful island 🤙🏼

[@joswinkel7050]

Thanks for the good info.😀

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Aloha Jos! Thank you for watching. Glad the info is helpful. That’s all we are trying to do, provide helpful information to make things easier for visitors to enjoy beautiful Kaua’i 🤙🏼

[@KauaiGolfer1]

I used to love being able to soak in the Limahuli stream after visiting Ke'e beach. Is there any way to still do this? It was one of my favorite things to do on Kauai. Thanks!

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Aloha Bill! Yes you can still access the stream and visit Limahuli Gardens as well! Thank you so much for watching!

[@angelawolchansky9203]

Great info....mahalo!!!!

[@edwardryan8335]

Hi, thanksfor all the information, question for you. You said I can only buy a ticket for the day we arrive? So if I am in Kaui for 5 days, I can only get an permit on the first day that I arrive? Am I understanding correct? Ty. Mahalo

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Aloha Edward! I think what we meant in that part of the video is that your ticket has to match the day you go to the park. There was a couple that purchased the wrong day but tried to use it anyway but they were turned away by the attendants. You can reserve your pass up to 30 days in advance online. Thank you for watching!

[@duanerose5071]

Wait no snorkeling at Ke’e? We(me, my wife mother in law and our 2 kids 11 and 7)and are coming in November. I know we will love the hike and beach but do want to give our kids the opportunity to snorkel, as they have been practicing. So which beach would be the best beach for two children just north light as well as my mother-in-law myself my wife as a family. We are staying in Princeville at the Cliffside I’m trying to plan things we can do during our 7 day stay. Thank you for the awesome videos and information about Kauai. We are super excited for this trip we planned in January with all that has happened with the Covid.Thank you and hope to maybe get in touch to plan out our trip and maximize our time and budget

[@1pdeka]

Hi guys. Loved the video. Do you need parking permits at any other beaches? Is it better to take the shuttle or better to drive your own vehicle? My last question do you think it would alright to order your passes when we arrive? Thanks love you both!

[@grandmagordon1703]

Taylor camp ?

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Yes!! Were you here during that time??😃 The Taylor Camp movie is being shown next weekend at the Anaina Hou Community Center. We are going to try to make it up there but we won’t be filming.

[@julieajjan2099]

Snorkeling is much better now.. with permits not so many ppl to disturb the coral and sea life.

[@daracoppolone8836]

Thanks for this info!! Do you happen to know how far in advance you can get a permit? I clicked on the link and only see days in July available, not August. Does it only let you get permits the week of?

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Aloha Dara! We are pretty sure you can only get permits 14 days in advance so August wouldn't be available quite yet.

[@daracoppolone8836]

On Hawaii Time thank you!! 🌺

[@daracoppolone8836]

@@OnHawaiiTime I have another question! Are there only 2 time slots? I am seeing 6:30 AM and 12:30PM. Do you need to be at the parking lot exactly at that time? or is it just like you have from 6:30 -12:30 to be in the parking lot if you chose the 6:30 AM option for example. Thank you!!

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Yes from what we've read there are two time slots. I don't think you have to be there right at 6:30am and not sure how strict they are about when you would have to leave. The DLNR website might have more information for you. dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/home/haena-napali-access/

[@daracoppolone8836]

@@OnHawaiiTime Thank you!!

[@chadwoz1]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video! I'll be visiting your island in a few days and I have my permit all ready to go! I was able to get it about 10 days out. Do you have a reef safe sun block that you recommend? You didn't look ghostly white in the photos, so I'm hoping you found one that both works AND disappears.

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Aloha! So glad to hear you were able to get your permit. Not everyone has been so lucky. We love Raw Elements sunscreen!! You can get 10% off REEF SAFE sunscreen from Raw Elements with Offer Code: OHTRAW10 www.rawelementsusa.com/?rfsn=2980842.81b445 But if you are coming in a few days you may not have time to order online, just pick some up here at one of the local surf shops or you may find it wherever you live. I (Autumn) try to stay out of the direct mid-day sun as much as possible. Early mornings and late afternoons are my preferred times to be outside at the beach or pool. Thank you so much for watching! We appreciate your support ;)

[@auntiedramey3855]

I love rules!!!! I just wish people would follow them!!!! Keep Kauai Beautiful !!!!!!

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Auntie D Ramey Aloha Auntie!! Hahaha...yes the rules are about keeping Kaua’i beautiful! Thank you for watching🤗

[@carltodd4669]

How was the pass at 1:15 obtained that says "ALL DAY"? I though passes were "Morning" or "Afternoon".

[@OnHawaiiTime]

That was a pass that the parking attendant showed us as an example of what the passes look like. I didn’t even notice it indicated all day 😕 we are under the impression that there is a morning and an afternoon reservation. That would be a great question for the people issuing the passes. I’ll see if we can find out more. Good eye Carl!! Aloha!

[@carltodd4669]

A sharp eyed friend has answered my question about the pass shown in video at 1:15 saying "ALL Day" which in video being depicted as a Parking Pass. Look close as the pass say "Voucher Type: Entry" and thus not a parking pass. A parking pass would say "Voucher Type: Parking" which would also say "Arrival Time: Morning" or would say "Arrival Time: Afternoon". The parking attendant showed On Hawaii Time the incorrect type of pass,

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Good eye!!! You are correct, rather than a parking pass that was an entry pass. So if people walk into the park they still have to have a pass to get in. That's why we were saying you can't park at Ha'ena beach park then walk to Ke'e. Some sort of voucher whether it be for parking for for entry is required.

[@scottsoto2765]

If you don't like what you hear . Then just go to another Beach. Not all Kauai Beaches need a permit.. it's that simple I used to live in Kauai back in the 80s lots have changed I still have family there.. So no more "stink eye" mahalo.

[@Wyatt-zv3db]

Hey, amazing video you guys. My girlfriend and I plan to come next month, just curious how warm it truly feels there, I’ve heard mixed thoughts and was just curious what you guys thought about the August months in Hawaii. As we usually get 75-90 where we live but it’s very dry and no wind at all!

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Aloha Wyatt! Get ready for some amazing weather. During the month of August it can be pretty warm , mid 70’s to high 80’s however always accompanied with our eastern trade winds. It is definitely not a dry heat but nearly perfect balance between temperature and humidity and or evenings are absolutely amazing. If we could bottle our weather and sell it, August would be one of our best selling months. We hope this information helps in planning your trip and we thank you so much for watching OHT. Remember to relax and unwind you're on Hawaii time.

[@kekoahoomanawanui4848]

We used to be able to pull up at the end with no regulations an permits......no parking make parking lol times have changed dramatically

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Aloha Kekoa! Yes, a lot of change. Just doing what we can to make sure people know before they go. Thank you for watching!

[@kekoahoomanawanui4848]

@@OnHawaiiTime Its beneficial for the enviorment though.. Thank you for keeping everyone updated!

[@CeciliaBrussich-ip4yo]

It's so many regulations to follow?

[@michaelgriffin1179]

Hey guys thanks for the great information !! My Wife and I will be in Oahu next month(August). But I do have one question, we are staying on the leeward side of the island (Makaha) can you tell me if their is much going on in that area ? Most videos only cover the Honolulu or the north shore but not information on the leeward side of the island. If you can help and give some insight I’d appreciate it , we are running out of time , only 35 day before travel !! Lol

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Aloha Michael! We live on Kauai so most of our experience is here on this island. However, we did live on Oahu for 3 years and Brodi's family is from the leeward side of the island - Nanakuli. It's been years since we lived there but we've heard there has been a lot more development out that way because of the light rail. That side of the island is definitely more local and not really a touristy area. There is a luau out on that side of the island call Paradise Cove Luau that we attended a couple of times and loved! Also the lagoons in front of the Disney Aulani and Ko Olina resorts are open to the public and really nice places to enjoy a calm swim or SUP and really great if you have small kids. Have an amazing trip!!

[@michaelespinosa9168]

When did the road reopen?! We were there in early May and still closed. :( but just being anywhere on Kauai is paradise. Top 3 hidden gems: 1. Al pastor taco truck, tell fawn M and M sent you. 2. The right slice, greatest pie I've ever had. 3. Aloha xchng

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Aloha Michael! The road reopened on June 17th. Bummer you just missed it!! You are right though, being anywhere on Kauai is paradise. Love all three businesses you mention above!! The Right Slice has a vending machine kiosk in the Harbor Mall...a couple of miles from the airport where you can get their fresh pies daily...from a vending machine!!! Their pot pies that you cook at home are AMAZING too!

[@williamhoffman7009]

It's not the end of he road anymore!!

[@christopherong9875]

We have parking and park reservations for July 74th. Which parking lot guaranties a parking. Ha'ena or Ke'e? We plan to hike Kalalau.

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Aloha Christopher! The parking reservation is for Ke'e Beach which is Ha'ena State Park. Ha'ena Beach parking is first come first serve. Ke'e is where you'll park to hike the trail. Have a blast!!!!! Glad to hear you were able to make a reservation during your stay. I've heard some dates are very hard to reserve. Sounds like you are one of the lucky ones!

[@Reggaecowgirl85]

Is Ke’e the beach for Hā’ena State Park, or is there another Hā’ena State Beach? I noted you said the Hā’ena parking is first come, first serve, and Ke’e parking is reservation only, but when you go online to reserve, it is for Hā’ena State Park, so just curious what beach this reservation actually applies to. Mahalo!

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Aloha! I know it can be pretty confusing. Ke'e Beach is in Ha'ena State Park. There is also Ha'ena beach park that is totally separate that is first come first serve for parking. It is the beach park before you'd get to Ke'e.

[@atfinthehouse8631]

Great. How’s the need for Family Physicians there?

[@OnHawaiiTime]

The turnover is high.

[@atfinthehouse8631]

On Hawaii Time : I’m looking for opportunities and could stay. Have 30+ years of experience, could still give 5-10-15 more good years. Any suggestions and contacts?

[@OnHawaiiTime]

I'm sorry we do not have any contacts to share. Be sure to a lot of research. It is not easy to live here, which is why there is such a high turnover.

[@atfinthehouse8631]

On Hawaii Time hey, I lived in Grenada and st Vincent’s for 2 1/2 years in many years gone by and couldn’t be more difficult than that. Looking to provide care where needed, fill a role, relax and be on Hawaii time. Practicing primary care medicine where there is a need and in the Hawaiian islands could only be the best thing for me for the next 20-30+ years. Great videos by the way guys!

[@sarelle808]

On the gohaena site today it says *STATE OF HAWAI'I RESIDENTS ARE EXEMPT FROM THE FEE/RESERVATION REQUIREMENT does this now mean that kamaaina don’t need to get a permit and can just show up? Thank you for all your vids. Super helpful🤙🏼

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Yes, that is correct but there are a limited number of kama'aina spaces so those are first come first serve.

[@evanoffm]

Who thumbs down such a great video, thank you guys - great video!

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Aloha Michael!! Well I suppose some people don’t understand that this video is about how we all have to do our part to protect Kaua’i for future generations and that we don’t want visitors to be caught unaware when they take the time to drive all the way up to the North Shore to Ke’e unaware they need a permit to get in. The good thing is that our OHT Ohana like you, do get it and have expressed gratitude for this information. We have been told that people were able to get permits because of our video!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🤙🏼❤️ and now they will be able to visit this beautiful place when they visit!

[@katherineb.3140]

Autumn, Would you help a gal out? I have been to Kauai several times. I just never seem to bring a really good all around hiking/walking shoe. 🤷‍♀️ Do you have a favorite brand and style that are you go to’s? Since you live there I value your opinion. Mahalo and thank you for this informative video. Videos like this really are extremely helpful.🥰

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Aloha Katherine! I always hike in my Keen boots. I actually bought them here on island but you can get them online or I think they carry them at places like REI too. I like to have ankle support so mine are a short hiking boot. They do good in the water too. Those are just for hiking though. I usually always where slippahs (aka flip flops) for walking around/daily wear and because I have a narrow foot with a high arch the Olu Kai is the best brand for me. They are expensive for slippahs but I literally wear 1 pair nearly every day for a year until I wear them out and then hopefully get a new pair for Christmas...haha!

[@katherineb.3140]

On Hawaii Time Thank you so much for responding! I really appreciate it!

[@marniemarlow6536]

I just got my Haena State park voucher permit with Parking included. Does that mean I wouldn't need the shuttle? The shuttle is only if you can't get the parking and therefore you have to park further away, correct? I found the website not very informative. Also, when I looked last week it says you can purchase 14 days in advance. Today it said 30 days in advance.

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Aloha Marnie! You have a parking permit so you can drive up to Ke'e Beach and park, no need to take the shuttle. We actually just learned today from someone watching our live stream, that they changed the purchase time frame from 14 to now 30 days in advance. Thank you for watching!

[@hollybartholomew-brown4744]

Can you share the ingredient in your sunscreen that isnt reef safe?

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Aloha Holly! Thank you for watching and for reaching out! Here's an informative article that will help to explain sunscreens that label themselves as "reef safe" www.consumerreports.org/sunscreens/the-truth-about-reef-safe-sunscreen/

[@arielabtzion]

I’m super bummed out I’m not sure how to get a permit this close to my trip. We plan to come next week but the site says it’s sold out. Any other ways to get there?

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Aloha Ariela! I'm so sorry that you were unable to get a permit :( There is no other way to get a permit other than the websites we provided in the description below and you cannot go to Ke'e beach/Ha'ena State Park without a permit. There are definitely plenty of other beautiful places for your to enjoy and explore while you are on Kaua'i so don't let this bum you out too much. You are coming to paradise!! ;)

[@malibu64]

Hey! We have our parking reservation for next saturday - where do we go to park? Can you tell me the address to put into our GPS?

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Aloha! The parking lot is literally the end of the road....the furthest point North you can drive too on the island. You'll drive all the way until you can't go any further and you've arrived :)

[@nathanfleming5965]

I thought they said that for kama'aina and kanaka it's free!

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Aloha Nathan, it is free for those who have a Hawaii state ID. However spots are limited for us Kama’aina as well. Mahalo for watching and let us know if you have any more questions.

[@williamhoffman7009]

My brother lived on Kauai since 1969. He was dr. at Taylor Camp up at the end of the road. Whenever we went to end of the road, you could drive right up to the beach area and the adventure was finding a parking space amongst the trees. Then we could walk back to the remnants of Taylor camp. I hope in all this expansion they haven't destroyed those remnants of the Camp. I guess time marches on and things needed to be more regularized. But it seems like a lot of walking to get to the beach. Feel sorry for people who have problems. Do like the new showering and bath facilities - badly needed. At least my memories of the end of the road are when it was more "Hawaiian". My brother is no doubt spinning in his grave.

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Aloha William! Thank you for watching and for sharing your memories with us about your brother. Such history! Love it! They are trying to keep that area from getting too overrun. So regulation was needed. The number of people in that area (visitors and residents alike) was way too much for it to handle. Hopefully your brother is looking down saying, glad they are doing what they can to protect the area for future generations :)

[@vernoncooke7348]

William Hoffman I remember the old Taylor Camp around the beginning of 1971 and I spent three months in the general area. I did a lot of hiking on the Kalalau trail to Hanakapai beach and up tp the Hanakapai falls but never followed the trail beyond the beach. The way the situation is in the area now I wonder if this is a clear cut example of “paradise lost”.

[@beverlyscruggs4294]

We live on Oahu, we have nothing as beautiful as this place. What a jewel!!!

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Aloha Beverly! Thank you for watching. Oahu has beautiful beaches too....but have to agree, maybe not quite the same as Ke'e :)

[@andied2510]

soooo...how do you get a permit? where? how much?

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Aloha Andie! There are links to the websites in the description of the video. The prices are on those sites. You can purchase your permit up to 14 days in advance. Thank you for watching! We hope this video was helpful.Here are the links to make your ADVANCE RESERVATIONS! www.gohaena.com kauainsshuttle.com

[@andied2510]

@@OnHawaiiTime Mahalo!! Very helpful!! :-)

[@joshuabriles208]

There seems to be a discrepancy on the 2 websites you listed. My wife and I live here on the island. On the DLNR website, it states that the passengers who are non-residents in the vehicle that I would be driving, as a resident, would require an entry pass. However, the Haena website states that residents and their passengers in the same vehicle can park for free as long as there is parking available. How many different reservations are there? Would a non-resident be required to purchase an entry and parking pass? Example: I would like to drive myself, my wife, my mother-in-law (who is not a Kauai resident) and my 2 stepsons to Haena park. I'm under the impression that since my wife and I are locals and my 3 other passengers will be with me, I wouldn't need a reservation at all. The only thing that I would have to worry about is the first come, first serve parking for residents at the park. Am I correct? Great video, btw. Enjoy the info we get from you two. Mahalo.

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Aloha Joshua! We have been wondering the same thing. We really don't know the black and white answer but we can tell you that friends of ours went up there the other day in the same situation that you are in. Our friend has a state ID, his girlfriend lives here but she doesn't have a HI license, and his father was visiting from out of state. When they arrived the parking attendants didn't seem pleased that they all didn't have HI ID's but they allowed them to park anyway. For residents it is first come first serve so if there are no spots for residents you will be turned away. To be safe, if you can get one, maybe get your Mother-in-law an entry pass then you won't have to worry if you get up there and they turn you away. Or you could chance it but definitely GO EARLY, they open at 6:30am. Thank you so much for watching!! Let us know how it goes!

[@joshuabriles208]

@@OnHawaiiTime Will do! Thank you so much and have a great weekend!

[@OnHawaiiTime]

You too!!

[@nomad74777]

Wow, they ruined it with the parking.

[@dougsoon2100]

Sorry guys, I am a regular visitor to Kauai but this video was a little too militant and police-y for me. I can get my preacher pitches elsewhere thank you.

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Aloha Doug. Although you didn't like our video we at least hope the information we provided about the required permits by the STATE OF HAWAII was as helpful as it has been for so many others that have watched this informational/educational video. Thanks for the view

[@pentalax]

Thank You two so much for the information that you put out. My family and I are heading out there in 2 days and we wouldn't have even known to get a reservation. I've combed through all your videos for information and love the the local stories you share. Could you guys make a video about flying drones on your home island? I think that would be very helpful. I know you've commented in your prior videos about drones but a dedicated one (In My Opinion) would generate a lot of views.

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Aloha!! Thank you soooo much for your positive vibes and for watching our videos!! We do this because we want visitors to have the best information possible before they come here. We are passionate about that! It makes us SO HAPPY to hear that our video will save you from the frustration of driving all the way out to Ke'e only to be turned around. We hope you are able to get a reservation and that you will have an AMAZING time at an AMAZING sacred special part of Kauai. And 100% Absolutely YESSS to the drone video idea!!! I think that would be a great one too. We were asked by another subscriber about the same thing! Stay tuned!!

[@LaughingSaint66]

Autumn ur like a sexy sassy flight attendant firm but no nonsense 👏🏼👏🏼🤙🏼

[@OnHawaiiTime]

LOL!!! I like it! Gotta make sure people keep an eye out for those cyclists ya know!

[@TheMkarr]

just don't be stupid & give each other a break on the lt hand turns. Tip well. It matters. Port Allen Grill. Mahalo much for the Ono ! You guys were rite. It was %100 sashimi grade ! Nora. We were all glad to meet you & will hear from us.

[@angelsolomon9]

U no what I am sorry that I was being raises. But it’s just that there was so much taken away from the Hawaiians and I just read a book about how the pilgrims took Hawaii illegally

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Aloha Angel, this is Brodi. I don't know your background; however, I do want to thank you for showing your passion for the Hawaiian culture and our lands. My Grandmother of full Hawaiian descent and my Mother Kamomialohaokalani both taught me to be a silent warrior. The US Marines taught me, blood makes the grass grow. So here it is, no need for gloves, I love you as a brother. I no longer fight with weapons of war I now use a camera, aloha and my voice. Because I am hapa and took more of my fathers genetic traits I am always being challenged to prove my heritage which hurts. But what hurt more was to watch people not from here doing videos about Kauai and the other islands with the inability to properly pronouce our language or to truly understand our culture, and going places they don't belong, not respecting places then causing those places to be shut down for everyone, like Kipu Falls. This really is the foundation that launched our channel. We want to be ambassadors of aloha. Working in the tourism industry I am confronted with a lot of ignorance but the masses truly want to learn and make a connection. We both know that haole means "white" or "assume aires of superiority" aka...ignorant. But let's truly break it down "Ha" breath, "Ole" without....without breath. They don't respect because they don't know. So we chose to use our channel to educate and the response has been positive and uplifting, for the most part. We need "koa" warriors like you to continue to stand strong for our beliefs and aina but we can do it together with aloha. You've seen our videos and know what I look like, so if you see me out and about please come to me, tell me who you are and embrace me.

[@angelsolomon9]

Ya my dad is 100 present Hawaiian but my mom is 100 present Mexican and so I am 50/50. But my dad is a Solomon because my grate grandpa changed his last name but we r actually kalawaias. The kalawaias are from the big island and was fisher men for the king

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Agreed. Our visitor etiquette video tip #1 is the definition of Aloha. If you care to check it out here is the link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/npfJhJewqdJqgqs skip ahead to 5:30 if you don't care to watch the full video.

[@raymondbarry4196]

Maybe someone needs to develop a dating app for poeple who have passes on dates you are interesting in and go as their plus 1 :)

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Hahahahaha! There you go Raymond! Get on it!

[@angelsolomon9]

I’m again sorry

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Angel your apology is more than accepted we do appreciate you reaching out again.

[@bubbabigmin]

Where's Cow-eye? Is it by the island of dog-eye or fish-eye? It's pronounced Kau-wai-ee you might want to get the name of the island right for a start. Not from around here are you? lol

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Hahahaha......well if we really wanted to use the TRUE name of Kaua'i we'd be calling it Kamawaelualani now wouldn't we ;) Thanks for the view! Much Aloha!

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Aloha this is Brodi. I would like to first thank you for taking the time to watch and comment on our video. Yes I am proudly from here and as Autumn had mentioned if we really wanted to get technical on the actual name of this beautiful Island then it would be called Kamawaelualani "The center of the center of the universe" I think you and I can both agree that is a more beautiful and accurate name to describe OUR island that you and I call home. I would also like to say how proud I am of you for being a Koa "warrior" for Kauai.. Both my grandmother of full Hawaiian decent and my mother Kamomialohaokalani taught me to be a silent warrior "without aggression or anger" I chose to use my camera, voice and aloha to fight the same fight, the same battle as you. It saddens me that in 2019 that some of us continue to use a negative attack campaign to send a message. People have been coming to our island long before you and I and this trend is not slowing down. So my question to you is...has the negative campaign worked? For too long we have sat back and let others run the show without coming to us for our opinion on how things should be done on our island or how visitors should act while visiting Kaua'i. I was tired of watching videos of visitors playing tour guide for the world to see. We are literally letting people from around the world tell our story while we bicker about a nickname or some other silly unimportant thing. So we decided to turn to KZbin and start a channel to educate visitors on the proper etiquette on how to be while here and the response has been amazing. It's time to start a new campaign, a campaign to educate and not hate. Visitors are here and will continue to come here in growing numbers. Choosing to act with Aloha does not display weakness it is and will always be our strength. As you know Haole broken down into two words means something completely different. Ha "breath" ole " without".. Without breath " to not know". So we chose to use KZbin as our platform to let visitors know how to act and treat our island with respect. Our videos are done with love and respect for Kauai and other locals like you. I don't know you but I do know that we share at least one common interest, our home.. So lets not let a nickname for our island divide us. I hope that you and your family are blessed with so much Aloha!

[@bubbabigmin]

@@OnHawaiiTime my bad braddah ;) Yes you are right, it is indeed Kamawaelualani - although I believe in the old dialect it would have been Tamawaelualani? This name is even older than the Polynesian settlement and pushes back further still to the times of the Mu and the ways of the ancients who lived here during the last ice-age. They were the last great stone workers, the ones the Tahitians called the Manahune, the blood of which still runs in the islanders of today. Sorry if I came across as negative, it's just hard seeing so many of these videos and I obviously mistook you for something you are not, and I never used the term Ha'ole either by the way, I'm not one to throw that around willy-nilly.

[@OnHawaiiTime]

@@bubbabigmin Yes my Braddah!! Thats what I'm talking about! I love that type of knowledge, I'm so glad you mentioned the Manahune. I plan on doing a video talking about the Manahune and dispelling the myth that they were mythical little people. They were real people and incredible engineers. There is no need to apologize. I love your passion for our culture. I also would never assume that you would use the term Ha'ole.. I love this type of dialogue and thank you for responding back, we truly mean well in our videos. I also knew that we would receive some backlash from other locals because I don't look Hawaiian and Autumn is white as snow. But I hope having a open line of communication like this will eventually grow support amongst the locals community. If you have any ideas for a video that you would like us to create so we can pass on to visitors let us know because your voice is needed and if you see me out and about stop me I'd love to embrace you! Thank you again

[@mustbecree]

You guys seem really negative! No need to worry I will never travel to that beach when my family and I return to Hawaii. It's great to be educated by you guys, about the beach that I shouldn't go to. Thanks for letting me know...It's ALL YOURS!!

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Aloha! We want EVERYONE to enjoy the beach and the only way that is going to happen is if everyone is aware that there are steps that have to be taken in order to get there. We definitely are not trying to keep it to ourselves. Our intent is to inform visitors of the changes that are taking place here on Kauai so visitors don't waste their time driving all the way up to the end of the road without a permit only to be turned around. We thank you for brining this to our attention because we are not negative people and do not want to come across that way on these videos that we work extremely hard to create for our OHT ohana.

[@raymondbarry4196]

I didn't get that from their video, they are trying to help educate people who want to visit the beach and not be disappointed by getting turned away. I really wanted to visit Ke'e when we were there in May but it wasn't open yet - Next time which I hope is soon. I hope you and your family have a great trip.

[@OnHawaiiTime]

Thank you Ray! It was such a bummer to see so many people get turned around just in the short time we were chatting with the park attendants. They have a pretty tough job. We are just trying to do our part to help prevent that from happening. Hope you get to come back soon and enjoy Ke'e Beach!

[@mustbecree]

On Hawaii Time I really appreciate your response. Hawaii is extremely beautiful and the beaches are to die for. We can’t wait to return

[@santadog9]

How on earth does warning people to have the correct permits become a negative? amazing.