Beaches

Head down to Hanalei on the north side for an afternoon at Makua Beach. Also called Tunnels Beach, the site is one of the best places for snorkeling and scuba diving on Kauai. The water is clear, and the shore is […]

Polihale is a cliffside beach with gorgeous white sands. It’s inside a state park on the western side of the island, and it’s in an isolated area with lots of opportunities to explore the wilderness.  Polihale Beach is 17 miles long, […]

Once the home of a sunken ship, Shipwreck Beach is a fun area to visit. It’s in south Kauai, near Poipu, and it’s not far from the Maha’ulepu Heritage Trail. Shipwreck Beach is small, but there is still plenty to do. Visit […]

Hanalei Bay Beach is one of the most popular beaches on Kauai. The beach is on the north side near Princeville, and it is right at the Hanalei River mouth.  Visit Hanalei for views of the mountains, and go down to […]

Salt Pond Beach is on the west side of Kauai in the town of Eleele, near Lokokai Rd. It is sandy, not rocky, and you can expect gentle waves and good snorkeling conditions. Salt Pond Beach is an excellent beach for […]

Visit the town of Kekaha and visit this peaceful, sandy beach. It’s off Kaumualii Highway, on the west side of the island. The sands at Kekaha are white, and the beach marks the beginning of the longest stretch of white beaches on […]