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- Ke’e Beach. The best beach on Kauai in our opinion? Ke’e Beach! Somewhat hidden away inside the Ha’ena State Park, Ke’e Beach is where Kauai’s notoriously lush jungle and craggy cliffs meet the sea.
- Makua (Tunnels) Beach. Often touted as the best beach for snorkeling on Kauai, Makua Beach (also known as Tunnels Beach) offers up breathtaking views of the iconic Nāpali Coast, great sunsets, and crystal clear water.
- Poipu Beach. Located in Kauai’s southern resort town of Poipu, Poipu Beach is one of the most popular beaches and is world renowned for its golden sand and unique, double crescent shape known as a tombola.
- Kiahuna Beach. Do you picture your Hawaiian vacation beneath palm trees swaying in the breeze and swimming in beautiful, turquoise waters lapping the sandy shoreline?
- Poipu Beach. Routinely listed among the top beaches in the world, Poipu Beach is without a doubt one of the best swimming beaches in Kauai, one of the most visited places in all of Hawaii!
- Hanalei Pavilion Beach Park at Hanalei Bay. A 2-mile crescent of sand along the spectacular Hanalei Bay holds three beaches within its length. Hanalei Bay is protected by one of the longest reefs in Hawaii, making the waters relatively calm in the summer.
- Ha’ena Beach Park. Not to be confused with Ha’ena State Park, which you will find a little ways further along the highway, Ha’ena Beach Park is a must-visit for swimming in the summer.
- Ke’e Beach. You’ll find Ke’e Beach in Hāʻena State Park, one of the most visited state parks in Kauai. Crescent-shaped Ke’e Beach is protected from the open ocean by a barrier reef, making it relatively safe for swimming and offers some of the best Kauai snorkeling in the summer.
- ʻanini Beach
- Hanalei Bay
- Poʻipū Beach
- Kēʻē Beach
- Mākua Beach
- Lydgate Beach Park
- Polihale State Park
- Kalapakī Beach
- Salt Pond Beach Park
Best for families Located on Kauaʻi’s north shore, hidden away in a small residential neighborhood, scenic ʻAnini Beachis protected by a long fringing reef that prevents large waves — yes, even the island's famous winter swells – from reaching the shore, making this one of the safest beaches on the island for families. The calm and shallow lagoon i...
Best for an all-day beach outing You could spend an entire day – maybe even your whole trip – in the beachy town of Hanalei on Kauaʻi’s north shore. This agreeable town has charming boutiques and art galleries, great coffee shops and food trucks, and some of the island’s best restaurants and bars. Stop at the famous, family-runTahiti Nuifor its tru...
Best for sipping cocktails at sunset Located on the perpetually sunny shores of Kauaʻi’s south coast and dotted with stylish resorts, Poʻipū Beachis one of the most popular beaches on the island – and for good reason. You can do just about anything here, from snorkeling its crystal-clear waters (and spotting the occasional sea turtle) to surfing th...
Best for viewing the Nāpali Coast At the end of Highway 560, fronting Hāʻena State Park, Kēʻē Beach is an idyllic sandy beach with views of the stunning Nāpali Coast. This is also the start of the grueling 11-mile Kalalau Trail, but plenty of visitors are happy just to kick back on the lovely sands. A small, sand-bottomed lagoon off the beach is pr...
Best for snorkeling and diving If snorkeling or diving off Kauaʻi is on your bucket list, Mākua Beachshould definitely be on your itinerary. More commonly known as Tunnels Beach, this snorkeling sanctuary is about 9 miles from Princeville, with pristine waters, an expansive reef, underwater lava tubes and tons of marine life. Parrotfish, Moorish id...
Best for a family beach day Right off the Kūhiō Highway in Līhuʻe, Lydgate Beach Parkis one of the most popular beaches on Kauaʻi and great for all sorts of outdoor fun, from swimming and snorkeling in the calm pool created by the breakwater to larking around on the immense, fort-like wooden play structure at Kamalani Playground. Locals fish and su...
Great for getting away from it all Stretching for 17 languorous miles along the island’s wild western coast, Polihale State Parkis one of the longest beaches in Hawaiʻi. Getting here takes some effort – access is via a 5-mile unpaved dirt road that some car rental companies expressly prohibit renters from driving ib – but the payoff is worth it. Th...
Best for a vacation vibe Kalapakī Beach is located near beach hotels and a cruise port, but don't let that dissuade you from coming to this appealing Līhuʻe beach. With a crescent of fine golden sand, Kalapakī boasts calm water conditions almost year-round. A jetty and breakwaters shelter the beach from large waves, making this a great – and safe –...
Best for a quick escape Away from the big resorts and visitor attractions, Salt Pond Beach Parkin Hanapēpē is a place to relax and unwind. There’s a large lagoon that's calm enough for swimming and splashing and also lots of sandy shoreline to lounge about. It’s also a popular surfing and windsurfing spot. The park is named after a set of salt-coll...
- Hanalei Bay. Anchored by two large coral reefs at either end, Hanalei Bay is right at the top of the list of the best beaches in Kauai. It’s a postcard-perfect setting.
- Ke’e Beach. Part of Ha’ena State Park at the end of Highway 560 (the end of the road on the North Shore), Ke’e Beach is one of the most beautiful Kauai beaches for swimming.
- Anini Beach. Another of the best beaches in Kauai for swimming on the North Shore is Anini Beach. A long sliver of beach, Anini is a bit out of the way, so it’s less busy than Hanalei Bay (#1).
- Kalihiwai Beach. Drive down Kalihiwai Road and you see the sweet cove of beach, lined by leadwood trees, at the end. This long wide beach is bordered to the left (as you’re facing the ocean) by the mouth of the Kalihiwai River.
- Hanalei Beach. Got all your swimming gear in check? Are you ready for some fun in the sun? Hanalei Bay is a stunning two-mile beach and is the premier spot for swimming on Kauai, with calm summer waters and convenient amenities at your fingertips.
- Tunnels Beach (Makua) Tunnels Beach is the perfect destination for those looking to swim with a side of adventure. During the summer months, swim, snorkel and bask in all the beauty this beach has to offer, with its gorgeous backdrop of mountains rising behind it.
- Poipu Beach. If you’re looking for some fun in the sun, then Poipu Beach should be your destination of choice – snorkeling, sunbathing, swimming – they’ve all been approved by the locals.
- Ha’ena Beach Park. Ha’ena Beach Park is known for a variety of activities but swimming, particularly when conditions are calm, takes the cake. The picture-perfect beach is gorgeous, with a long stretch of golden sand beneath towering cliffs.
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