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Kauai Beaches
(Note- there are far too
many beaches to list but here are a few local favorites. All of the beaches
listed are easily found on local Island maps and are listed clockwise starting
at the end of the road on the North Shore.)
North Shore
Ke’e-
Located at the end of the road Ke’e is protected by a reef that makes it a
safe place, when the surf is small, for snorkeling and swimming. It is also the
beginning of the Na Pali Coast trail that leads to Hanakapi’ia and Kalalau
Beaches, which are covered in the Kauai Activities section.
Ha’ena Beach Park- An incredibly beautiful beach but
unfortunately totally exposed to the open ocean. It is a hazardous place for
swimming due to strong currents so swim only when surf is at its smallest. It is
also home to a popular surf spot called Cannons. Ha’ena Beach Park has full
facilities and camping is allowed with county permit only.
Tunnels Beach (Makua)- The ultimate snorkeling and scuba divers beach on Kauai,
as well as a favorite surfing, wind surfing and kite surfing beach.
Hanalei Bay- Not only beautiful to look at but in recent years
has been chosen as the cleanest beach in America. Swim only in the summer months
and only when the surf is small. It is a popular beach for surfing, kite
surfing, boogie boarding and in the winter sometimes wind surfing. Catch it in
the summer when sailboats from around the world are anchored in the bay. There
are tree beaches with full facilities and camping is allowed at the east end on
weekends by county permit only.
Queens Bath- Once a well-kept secret by locals Queens Bath is
now found on most maps. Not really a beach but a large pool, perfect for
swimming and rock diving, in the natural crack of an old lava flow. Queens Bath
is a great spot for watching sea turtles and line fishing. It is accessible by
hiking and is open only during summer months when the surf is low.
Anini Beach Park-One of the safest beaches on the North Shore
protected by reef it affords some spectacular snorkeling and safe swimming. It
is an excellent spot for wind surfing. It has full facilities and camping is by
county permit only.
Anahola Beach Park- Designated as Hawaiian Homelands most beach
goers are Hawaiian but visitors are welcome. The best swimming is at the east
end of the beach.
Kauai Beaches East
Shore (East Side)
Donkey Beach-
A ten minute walk off the highway will bring you to this secluded beach where
bathing suits are optional, surfing is good and the currents are strong.
Kealia Beach- A popular surf and boogie boarding beach with
strong waves and current. Swim only on calm days.
Waipouli Beach- A beautiful beach perfect for jogging or quiet
walks. Strong currents make this a dangerous beach for swimming.
L ydgate State Park- A great beach for swimming, picnicking and
snorkeling. Lydgate has life guards, two lagoons, full facilities and a grassy
picnic area which make this beach great for families with small children or
those who want to hang at the beach all day.
Kalapaki Beach-A great beach for swimming or learning how to
surf, boogie board, body surf or wind surf due to its partial protection from
the open ocean. Kalapaki is also a nice beach for relaxing, sunbathing or simply
watching the outrigger canoes and the large cruise ships as they pull in and out
of Nawiliwili Harbor.
Kauai Beaches
South Shore
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Shipwreck Beach (Keoneloa Beach) Shipwrecks is another great
surfing, wind surfing, boogie boarding and body surfing beach. Swim only during
calm ocean conditions.
Brennecke Beach- A popular beach for swimmers, beginner boogie
boarders and surfers.
Po’ipu Beach Park- The mega beach of the south shore has
recently chosen the cleanest beach in America. Po’ipu Beach host’s full
facilities and has plenty of sand as well as grassy areas. It has a protective
reef making the water here calm and great for swimming, snorkeling and one of
the better beaches for small children.
Koloa Landing- This beach is use almost exclusively for scuba
diving. See the activities section for more information.
Lawa’i Beach- This is a tiny beach, which is great for
snorkeling when the surf is small.
Kauai Beaches West
Shore (West Side)
Salt Pond Beach Park- Just as the name says this beach has the
only natural salt ponds in Hawaii it is also an excellent beach for small
children due to semi protected ocean conditions. This beach park has full
facilities.
Pakala- This beach has an incredible surf break referred to as
Infinities. The surf break is named so because the rides seem to last forever.
This beach is not safe for swimmers and should be used by expert surfers only.
Polihale/Kekaha Beach Park- Poihale is an area of beach that
stretches for fifteen miles of uninterrupted sandy beaches. Kekaha Beach Park
has an incredibly strong rip current and is not good for swimming unless the
ocean is very calm.
Polihale /Polihale State Park- Another beautiful beach with
large sand dunes that will test your overall fitness. This beach is the last
beach on the west side and marks the beginning of the Na Pali Coast. Polihale
has full facilities and camping is by county permit only.
Polihale/Queen’s Pond- The safest beach for swimming at Polihale, except
during high surf, due to a semi protective reef.
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