kauai beaches

This is a popular spot amongst the local surfers of Hanalei Bay. On any given day a steady flow of surf connoisseurs arrive and begin scanning the horizon for waves.  The vantage point from the beach here allows great viewing for several of... Read more

A jewel of a beach, "Larsen's" is only accessible by a of a mile trail that winds through lowland coastal forest delivering you to oceanfront paradise like a modern day cast-away. An outer reef breaks up big surf, creating smaller waves that... Read more

This beach park is the furthest western facing county lifeguard post on Kauai.The soft fine sands of this beach are easy to reach, and an infinite blue ocean view reveals the distant island of Ni'ihau appearing as a sliver on the horizon. This a... Read more

This centrally located park in Hanalei town is home to a lifeguarded wide-open and sandy stretch of beach with a grassy park and picnic grounds.  Dueling panoramic views of Makahoa Point to the left, and Pu'u Poa Point to the right of the... Read more

A legendary North Shore Kaua'i destination, Kauapea is commonly referred to as "Secret Beach" because for a longtime as the public access trail was a hidden and not well known. The secret is out these days and visiting this remote beach is... Read more

This expansive county beach park in the Po'ipu area is the perfect destination for calm ocean conditions and a relaxing beach day. Nearly five and a half acres of grassy lawns  with a kids playground, coconut trees, ample shade, and picnic... Read more

Upon reaching the "end of the road" at Ke'e Beach, nature takes center stage. Jagged stone cliffs tower overhead, with lush jungle vines wrapping the trees, and layer upon layer of greenery carpet the landscape. The famed Na Pali Coast... Read more

Lydgate is the largest and most expansive park on the East Shore of Kauai and the perfect destination for vacation recreation. The soft sandy beach at Lydgate Park fronts a set of 2.6  acre ocean pools that are lifeguarded and protected... Read more

Anini is the largest and most expansive county beach park on the North Shore of Kauai with 12.5 acres of land stretching along tranquil ocean.  When other North Shore beaches are too dangerous to swim, Anini is the perfect destination for... Read more

Along the ocean in the sleepy town of Anahola, sits a lesser-known North Shore beach park with a protected swimming cove and scenic view of the Bay. Lose the resort crowds here for the day, or simply make this a stop on the way to points... Read more