anyone been down to Waipio beach or Waimanu beach?

How is it there these days? Lots of people? I hear rumors some of the hippy squatters there are having feuds, etc.

sad, if its true.

this place on Kuai sounds nice too, but apparently it gets raided by police frequently.

Kalalau Valley
Wed, July 13, 2005 - 5:07 PM
Rugged, dangerous and beautiful describe the valley
known as Kalalau on the northwest side on the island
of Kauai. Once home to as many as 30,000 Hawaiians,
Kalalau continues to provide a refuge for many seeking
to "drop out" of the rat race for awhile. Cold
refreshing waterfalls, lush green mountains, fresh
fruits and plenty of friendly, peace, loving people
await those who dare to venture in to this sacred
valley.

The only way to get in is to hike a strenous 11 miles
up and down steep valley trails or if it's summer time
boating in or kayaking in are options. All modes of
travel into Kalalau have some element of danger,
either on the steep slippery trail or along the rugged
coastline in the open ocean.