Best Beaches of Kaua'i
Kauai’s name means garden isle
and from the very first moment that you arrive on this wonderful island it
is easy to see why it is touted by many as the most picturesque of the
Hawaiian islands.
Kauai
is the fourth largest island in the Hawaiian island chain.
Kauai is an island of beautiful extremes from
Waimea Canyon
which Mark Twain called the “Grand Canyon of the
Pacific” to the beautiful cascading waterfalls of the
Napali
Coast.
There are many beautiful natural wonders to explore on
the island
of Kauai and many activities to
keep you busy during your stay on this wonderful and truly magical island.
We have created a very short list of the best beaches
on the
island of Kauai
and what you can expect from them.
Whether you are looking to relax and unwind, spend a day at the beach
soaking up sun and surf, or explore a beautifully natural lush garden
paradise, the magical island of
Kauai
truly has something for everyone.
Poipu
Beach
Poipu
Beach
is the most visited beach on
Kauai’s
southern shore. The are many
reasons for the popularity of
Poipu
Beach.
It has a calm area of natural breakwater that makes it a perfect beach
for families to visit and go swimming and snorkeling with their kids.
Away from the swimming spot the ocean floor starts to gradually slope
to overhead depths. The tide is
perfect for surfing and body boarding.
Whether you looking to relax in the sun or enjoy the surf, this is
the perfect place to leave your cares behind and escape from all of everyday
life’s cares and worries.
Ke’e Beach
Located on Kauai’s northern
shore between the Napali coast and Limahuli Stream, Ke’e beach is known for
its beautifully picturesque sunsets.
The crystal clear waters of the reef lagoon make it the perfect place
for those who are wanting to snorkel.
With its clear blue waters and lush vegetation, Ke’e Beach is the
definitive tropic beach paradise.
If you love to go snorkeling and are wanting to relax and enjoy one
of the natural wonders of the south pacific then you should definitely pay
Ke’e beach a visit.
Hanalei
Bay Beach
The fantastic
views from
Hanalei
Bay
help to create what could possibly be the most beautiful backdrop of all of
the Hawaiian beaches. The
island
of Kauai’s
biggest bay,
Hanalei
Bay
Beach
is accentuated by a dream world setting of amazingly beautiful waterfalls
and lush green mountains that are draped in mist and tower far into the
skies above. There are huge
coral reefs that are situated at either end of the bay and
Hanalei
Beach
itself is two miles in length.
If you are
looking for aquatic adventures then
Hanalei
Bay
most certainly has something to offer you.
There are many activities available for those who like boating,
kayaking, surfing, or are simply looking to get their feet wet.
Hanalei
Bay
has a little something to offer everyone, making it truly the most
spectacular beach vacation destination of all.