This long, winding beach on east Lanai is frequented by local fishermen though it is not a great swimming beach because of the shallow, rocky ocean floor. The sand includes a mixture of coral rubble. Kiawe trees overhanging the right side of the beach provide some shade.
Great For: Fishing, sunbathing, beachcombing, exploring.
Highlights
Kahemano Beach provides great shore and reef fishing including such sought after large reef fish as ulua. Just mauka (toward the mountains) from Kahemano Beach is the Awehi Trail, a local landmark that is also a popular mountain biking trail.
Need to Know: Reef sharks inhabit channels in the narrow offshore reef giving the beach its name which means “school of sharks.” A fishing license is required to fish at Kahemano. See how to get a fishing license.
Lifeguard: No
Facilities: None
Access: A 4-wheel-drive vehicle is needed to traverse Keomuku Road leading to this beach. Several four wheel drive trails lead to the beach from Keomuku Road