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Ha’ena Beach: Where the Mountains Meet the Sea<\/h2>\n

This photo captures what makes Kauai\u2019s North Shore so special\u2014pristine beaches, towering green mountains, and the deep blue ocean stretching to the horizon. Ha’ena Beach is one of those places that feels untouched, a perfect spot to relax, take in the view, or explore the vibrant reef just offshore.<\/p>\n

The iconic backdrop of the Makana Mountain Ridge, often called Bali Hai, makes this one of the most scenic beaches in Hawaii. Whether you\u2019re here for snorkeling, photography, or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings, Ha’ena Beach never disappoints.<\/p>\n

Have you been to Kauai\u2019s North Shore? Let us know your favorite spot in the comments!<\/p>\n

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Big Mahalo to Flickr!<\/span><\/h3>\n

Photos from our subscribers, especially amateur ones, are my favorites because they illustrate how incredibly beautiful Hawaii is and anyone with a phone can take stunning shots. Mahalo Flickr for sharing!<\/span><\/p>\n

Make this photo of the week your new desktop background<\/h2>\n

To make this your new desktop background for the week, click on the button below, then right-click on the image and save to your computer. Here are instructions for Windows<\/a> and Apple Mac<\/a>.<\/p>\n

<\/i>Open high resolution photo in new browser window<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n

Do you have favorite Hawaii photos that others would enjoy? Share them!<\/h4>\n

The very best photos of Hawaii are those taken by folks that do not consider themselves professionals because to me it shows that this beauty of Hawaii is within reach of everyone.\u00a0 If you have any treasured\u00a0 Hawaii photos that you would like to share, I’d love to publish them!<\/p>\n

Just fill out this form<\/a> we’ll get the process started!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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