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Kauai Beaches

Kauai beaches are most noted for their beauty, serenity and powerful ocean. Popular Kauai beaches include Ke’e beach, Hanalei Bay, Anini beach, Lydgate Beach Park, and Poipu Beach Park. Kauai has many reefs and so snorkeling can be good when the ocean is calm and the water isn’t too murky from sand and plankton. Kauai’s best snorkeling can be found at Tunnels beach, Ke’e beach, Lawai beach, and Lydgate park with Lydgate being well suited for beginner snorkelers. For surfing, Hanalei Bay, Kalapaki beach, and Kiahuna beach are sure to please. Polihale beach park on Kauai’s west coast marks the end of a stretch of 12 miles of sand that begins at Kekaha beach. Secret beach, Lumahai beach, and Nukolii beach usually don’t have favorable swimming conditions but are also majestic and great for long walks and exploring.

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East Kauai


	Aliomanu Beach These are beautiful stretches of beach north of Anahola Bay. This beach is split into two sections, ... [continued] Kauai Vacation Rentals Aliomanu Beach pictures and information back to top


	Kalapaki Beach Ocean conditions are usually mild due to the bay's location, although the water is often murky. Lihue Vacation Rentals Kalapaki Beach pictures and information back to top


	Kealia Beach Adjacent to the highway after leaving Kapaa. Normally best suited for more experienced swimmers, body borders and surfers. Kapaa Vacation Rentals Kealia Beach pictures and information back to top


	Lydgate Park A popular beach park with picnic area and playgrounds. Boulder enclosed ponds for protected swimming. Wailua Vacation Rentals Lydgate Park pictures and information back to top


	Nukolii Beach This beach stretches for over 2 miles and is never crowded, but there aren't too many spots that are good for swimming Wailua Vacation Rentals Nukolii Beach pictures and information back to top


	Waipouli Beach Park A great place for small children to play Kapaa Vacation Rentals Waipouli Beach Park pictures and information back to top

North Kauai


	Anahola Bay Popular among locals, with a section that offers protected swimming for kids (but a somewhat rocky bottom) Anahola Vacation Rentals Anahola Bay pictures and information back to top


	Anini Beach A narrow reef protected beach that stretches for over 2 miles. Despite the reef good snorkel spots are hard to find. Reef ensures beach has calmest ocean conditions on the north shore - still chan... Anini Vacation Rentals Anini Beach pictures and information back to top


	Anini Beach West A section of the 2 mile long Anini beach Anini Vacation Rentals Anini Beach West pictures and information back to top


	Haena Beach Park A surf spot with swimming when the ocean is calm. Haena Vacation Rentals Haena Beach Park pictures and information back to top


	Hanalei Bay Two miles long with excellent surfing, swimming, and boogie boarding depending on ocean conditions. North Shore Vacation Rentals Hanalei Bay pictures and information back to top


	Hideaways Beach Beautiful beach with nice snorkeling when the ocean is calm. Princeville Vacation Rentals Hideaways Beach pictures and information back to top


	Kalihiwai Beach This is a popular local surf spot in the winter that has good swimming in the summer. There are plen ... [continued] Kauai Vacation Rentals Kalihiwai Beach pictures and information back to top


	Ke'e Beach Good snorkeling beach when the ocean is calm, and one of the most popular on the North shore. Haena Vacation Rentals Ke'e Beach pictures and information back to top


	Larsen's Beach A beutiful and secluded beach. Potential for good snorkeling, but extremely deceptive conditions with strong currents. North Shore Rentals Larsen's Beach pictures and information back to top


	Lumahai Beach The eastern section of this very large beach somtimes offers nice swimming when the ocean is very calm Hanalei Vacation Rentals Lumahai Beach pictures and information back to top


	Lumahai Beach West A very long and wide beach. Most of the beach is only suitable for walking due to strong currents, but the far east end is swimmable when the ocean is calm. Hanalei Vacation Rentals Lumahai Beach West pictures and information back to top


	Moloaa Bay A nice beach to visit when the ocean is calm and winds are lights. Moloaa Vacation Rentals Moloaa Bay pictures and information back to top


	Pali Ke Kua Beach This beach (not be confused with neighboring Hideaways beach) is situated directly below the Pali Ke ... [continued] Kauai Vacation Rentals Pali Ke Kua Beach pictures and information back to top


	Pilaa Beach A 5 minute walk past the end of Larsens beach brings you to this secluded beach. Not good for swimming due to many rocks. Snorkeling possibilities? North Shore Rentals Pilaa Beach pictures and information back to top


	Puu Poa Beach Nice snorkeling. Beach is directly in front of Princeville Hotel Princeville Vacation Rentals Puu Poa Beach pictures and information back to top


	Rock Quarry Beach A popular surf spot especially during the summer. Strong currents make it unsuitable for swimming most of the time. North Shore Rentals Rock Quarry Beach pictures and information back to top


	Sealodge Beach A secluded beach that is often empty. Average snorkeling when ocean is calm. Mosquitoes are often a problem, making sun bathing questionable. Princeville Vacation Rentals Sealodge Beach pictures and information back to top


	Secret Beach This is the long picturesque beach that is seen from the lighthouse. Rough ocean conditions in the winter, but often swimmable in the summer. North Shore Rentals Secret Beach pictures and information back to top


	Tunnels Beach One of the island's best snorkel spots when the ocean is calm. North Shore Vacation Rentals Tunnels Beach pictures and information back to top


	Waikoko Beach This hidden little beach can be perfect when you want something all to yourself Hanalei Vacation Rentals Waikoko Beach pictures and information back to top

South Kauai


	Baby Beach This small beach in a tucked-away section of Poipu is reef protected and great for children, but most of the water is rocky so swimming isn't great. Poipu Vacation Rentals Baby Beach pictures and information back to top


	Brennecke Beach A very popular boogie boarding spot, usually not suitable for beginners. Poipu Vacation Rentals Brennecke Beach pictures and information back to top


	Kiahuna Beach Kiahuna beach offers reasonably good swimming, snorkeling and body boarding and is also a popular spot for surf lessons. Poipu Vacation Rentals Kiahuna Beach pictures and information back to top


	Lawai Beach Lawai beach is the favored south shore snorkeling destination. Poipu Vacation Rentals Lawai Beach pictures and information back to top


	Mahaulepu Maha'ulepu beach and trail are one of Poipu's hidden treasures. Poipu Vacation Rentals Mahaulepu pictures and information back to top


	Poipu Beach Park A popular beach that often offers good swimming and snorkeling, with a section well suited for children. Poipu Vacation Rentals Poipu Beach Park pictures and information back to top


	Shipwreck Beach With rocks and a lava bench swimming is not possible, but the beach offers some nice sand Poipu Vacation Rentals Shipwreck Beach pictures and information back to top

West Kauai


	Kekaha Beach Park The beginning section of Hawaii's biggest beach. With strong waves and currents the beach is usually not well suited for swimming, and the southern portion often has brown water. Kekaha Vacation Rentals Kekaha Beach Park pictures and information back to top


	Polihale Beach The end section of Hawaii's biggest beach. Isolated and accessed via a terribly maintained dirt road. Strong currents make swimming hazardous except for the queen's pond area (depicted in the phot... Kekaha Vacation Rentals Polihale Beach pictures and information back to top


	Salt Pond Beach Park Reef protected swimming and a lifeguard make this a popular swimming beach among residents. The beac ... [continued] Kauai Vacation Rentals Salt Pond Beach Park pictures and information back to top

Kauai Beaches

Aliomanu Beach

Kalapaki Beach

Kealia Beach

Lydgate Park

Nukolii Beach

Waipouli Beach Park

Anahola Bay

Anini Beach

Anini Beach West

Haena Beach Park

Hanalei Bay

Hideaways Beach

Kalihiwai Beach

Ke'e Beach

Larsen's Beach

Lumahai Beach

Lumahai Beach West

Moloaa Bay

Pali Ke Kua Beach

Pilaa Beach

Puu Poa Beach

Rock Quarry Beach

Sealodge Beach

Secret Beach

Tunnels Beach

Waikoko Beach

Baby Beach

Brennecke Beach

Kiahuna Beach

Lawai Beach

Mahaulepu

Poipu Beach Park

Shipwreck Beach

Kekaha Beach Park

Polihale Beach

Salt Pond Beach Park