Beaches in Kauai

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• Pine Trees aka Waioli County Beach Park

  Hanalei, Kauai

  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 the surf-able breaks of Hanalei Bay. In terms of losing the crowds, this is the more open end of famed Hanalei Beach and has more sand to expand on. Long walks with epic views in both directions are the added bo

• Larsen's Beach

  Kilauea, Kauai

  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 lap gently onto the beach. The mixture of wave sounds, and wind rustling in the shade trees lining the beachfront makes this a very restful North Shore destination. HIGHLIGHTS: A very remote access beach, with a beauti

• Kekaha Beach Park aka MacArthur Park

  Waimea, Kauai

  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 great place to lounge on the beach when escaping to the balmy, sunny, and warm West Side or Kaua'i.AT A GLANCE:HIGHLIGHTS: Calmest ocean access on the West shore of Kauai. Convenient par

• Hanalei Pavilion Beach Park

  Hanalei, Kauai

  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 bay are amazing. Sandy bottomed ocean makes for some fun waves for beginner body surfing and body boarding. The grassy park is an added bonus for a shade nap, or some game playing with the kids. AT A GLANC

• Poipu Beach Park and Brennecke's Beach

  Poipu, Kauai

  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 tables with pavilions makes this a great family destination. AT A GLANCE:HIGHLIGHTS: A protective cove creates the calmest ocean access in Po'ipu. Grassy park buffers the beach from t

• Secret Beach aka Kauapea

  Kilauea, Kauai

  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 easier then ever due to the increased visitor flow. The walk down the forested trail into "Secrets" is part of the experience, relaxing the mind, oxygenating the body, preparing you for a magnificent world-class beach at

• Ke'e Beach at Haena State Park

  Haena, Kauai

  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 wilderness stretches expansively into the view with endless cliffs rising above the ocean like cathedral spires. Though the beach is small, it is worth a visit to experience the view and perhaps take in a breathtaking sunset.

• Lydgate Park and Beach

  Kapaa, Kauai

  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 from the waves and currents by huge boulder walls. This makes for the safest swimming on the Eastern Coast of the island. Home to the Kamalani Playground, a coastal pedestrian walkway and a variety of picnic grounds, Lydgate has the po

• Anini Beach Park

  Anini, Kauai

  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 calm ocean conditions and a relaxing beach day. Located half way between Kilauea town and Princeville, this park makes for a nice stop over or central destination for a few hours of lounging while exploring the North Shore.

• Anahola Beach Park

  Anahola, Kauai

  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 further, as you explore the Garden Isle. Best yet, this park has drive up convenience with parking just a few feet from the beach. AT A GLANCE:HIGHLIGHTS: The calmest ocean access in this region featuring

• Kalihiwai Beach

  Kalihiwai, Kauai

  A classic surfing bay and beach, Kalihiwai is a local favorite for easy drive up convenience and refreshing river access. A stretch of beautiful forest links the golden soft sand beach to the river. The result is plenty of shade parking and a riverfront scene reminiscent of slow paced Hawaiian days of old, with families picnicking and playing on the rivers banks.AT A GLANCE:HIGHLIGHTS: Gorgeous scenic and wild stretch of fine golden sand

• Hanalei Pier and Black Pot County Beach Park

  Hanalei, Kauai

  Along the edge of the Hanalei River where it flows into the beautiful Bay there is a small sand bar and beach, backed by a green grassy park. Black Pot County Beach Park is the place, and it is the beginning of 2 miles of white sand beach that stretches around the crescent shape of Hanalei Bay. It is a melting pot of beach activities where a simple walk out on the long concrete pier provides one of the best panoramic views on all of the North Shore.

• Kealia Beach

  Kapaa, Kauai

  Kealia is on the outskirts of Kapa'a town and represents the best wild and open beach on the Eastside. The natural beauty of this area is apparent once you walk out on the sands of this undeveloped shore. Kealia is the "go-to" beach for locals and Eastside vacationers alike for swimming, running and sunning. A long paved oceanfront pedestrian path links this beach to coastal scenery galore. AT A GLANCE:HIGHLI

• Shipwrecks Beach aka Keoniloa Beach

  Poipu, Kauai

  Soft sands stretch out wide welcoming you to one of the largest undeveloped beaches in the Po'ipu resort region. The Keoniloa Bay and Beach, also known as "Shipwrecks", has a forested edge and a small cliff that reaches out into the ocean for a striking scenic backdrop. A small county park wayside adjacent to the parking has great amenities and grassy lawn to take a shade break or simply picnic. AT A GLANCE:HIGHLIGHTS: Wild and

• Haena County Beach Park

  Haena, Kauai

  An incredible Bay and Beach await those willing to go the distance for this "end of the road" treat. An 8 mile drive past Hanalei town along some of the most beautiful coastline in Hawaii transports you to this park with a view. Upon crossing a small stream you enter the immediately into the parking area and 5.5 acres of lawn and picnic areas, that is called Ha'ena County Beach Park.AT A GLANCE:HIGHLIGHTS: A breathtakingly beaut

• Polihale State Beach Park

  Waimea, Kauai

  This wild and wondrous white sand beach stretches up to the scenic cliffs of the Na Pali Coast. A "beach lovers' dream" this remote destination is a fantastic day trip for those looking to get away from it all, and just relax. The sands seem to go on endlessly inviting long walks and a sense of spaciousness. Polihale has the best sunsets on Kaua'i, with the western horizon providing a spectacular twilight show of colors as the sun melts into the ocean.

• Salt Pond Beach Park - Hanapepe

  Kalaheo, Kauai

  Salt Pond Beach Park is the easiest to access calm ocean oasis of the South Shore of Kaua'i. Its' name comes from the traditional Hawaiian salt pond adjacent to the ocean cove. The soft sand appears noticeably golden from the mixture of Kauai's rich red earth pigment and the miniature fragments of coral and shell that mix in fine particulate along the shore. The shallow swimming cove is a perfect family friendly landing zone. AT A GLANCE:

• Tunnels Beach aka Makua at Ha'ena Point

  Haena, Kauai

  "Tunnels" is a scenically beautiful beach that rounds Ha'ena Point on Kaua'i's North Shore. Though the beach is not very wide, it stretches for almost a mile with fantastic views of the coast and brilliant aqua blue ocean. The underwater topography is a combination of lava rock and coral reef, when calm ocean conditions prevail, snorkeling the shallows close to shore can make for an epic Kaua'i experience. AT A GLANCE:HIGHLIGHTS

• Maha'ulepu Beach

  Poipu, Kauai

  Maha'ulepu is a truly wild and unique landscape unlike any other on Kaua'i. This remote coastline has incredible views punctuated by lithified sand dune sea cliffs and lava rock outcroppings crumbling into the bright blue sea. The wind swept landscape holds treasures for those ready for a little adventure and an escape into nature.AT A GLANCE:HIGHLIGHTS: Close to Po'ipu, but world's away, this unique and stark landscape has seve

• Lumaha'i Beach

  Wainiha, Kauai

  Lumaha'i is a true Kaua'i stand out as a wild and undeveloped beach that can be reached without a long walk. It is easy to find stretching along the Kuhio Highway a few miles outside of Hanalei town. Preferred parking is in the shade of a small forest grove, adjacent to the river mouth and bridge, a charming combination that makes for the perfect stop over point on your way to or from the Ha'ena area.AT A GLANCE:HIGHLIGHTS: Picture perfec