Hanalei Bay is the largest bay on the North Shore of Kaua’i in Hawai'i. The town of Hanalei is at the mid-point of the bay. Hanalei Bay consists of nearly two miles of beach, surrounded by the beautiful mountains behind them. In the summer, the bay is like glass, offering excellent moorage for sailboats, stand up paddle boarding and swimming. The Princeville community overlooks from the northeast entrance to the bay. During the winter the surf become large and is a favorite surf location. Japanese author Haruki Murakami wrote a short story entitled Hanalei Bay set in the area. The story is included in the collection Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman.