Po'ipu Beach Park

Prime bodysurfing, snorkeling and sunbathing spot, Po'ipu Beach has clean white sand. It's a fun place for a picnic or a barbecue under the palm trees. There are lifeguards, showers, rest rooms, and a take-out deli across the street. A walk on the beach takes strollers past an inviting cocktail lounge overlooking the beach - a cool respite from the hot sun.

A small strip of sand divides this beach from the rest. This sandbar is actually an unusual phenomena that occurs when ocean currents rush toward the beach from opposite directions and deposit their sand forming a tombolo. This one is called Nukumoi Point.

South Kauai, Po'ipu, Kauai HI.

Lydgate Beach

One of the few beach parks in Kauai that have lifeguards. Lydgate Beach is calm and clear - perfect for young swimmers and beginner snorkelers. A perfect and natural looking boulder enclosed pool allows fresh water and fish in but keeps strong waves out.

Safe, protected water affords great swimming and snorkeling. Fish feeding is allowed here and usually attracts a large congregation.

East Kauai, Wailua, Kauai HI.

Hideaways Beach

A 10 minute hike makes this beach more secluded than other, more easily accessible beaches on the island, but is one of the nicest sandy beaches on the North Shore with good swimming when the surf is calm.

Occasional strong currents, dangerous shore break, slippery rocks and sharp coral are some of the dangers you should be aware of. Monitor ocean conditions before entering the water, as at any beach. No lifeguards or facilities accompany this beach.

North Kauai, Princeville, Kauai HI.

Kalapaki Beach

Kalapaki Beach gently slopes and the bay is partially protected, making the beach very popular with locals and tourists. Surf lessons, catamaran cruises, beach volleyball, and sailboat rentals are all available nearby. It boasts a good swimming, bodysurfing, windsurfing and boogie boarding site.

Kalapaki Beach fronts the Kauai Marriott Resort and Beach Club as well as the Kauai Lagoons championship golf course. Also a popular picnic area is located at the adjacent Nawiliwili Park, as well as facilities located near the Anchor Cove Shopping Center.

East Kauai, Lihue, Kauai HI.

Polihale Beach

Polihale is an extension of Barking Sands Beach making it Hawaii's longest beach with 17 miles of sparking white sand. From the northern end of the beach, the beginning cliffs of the Na Pali can be seen.

Facilities located at Polihale State Park include restrooms, showers, picnic tables and drinking water. The sand dunes along this beach can reach up to 100-feet in height. The entire beach is unprotected from the ocean so surf and currents can be fierce here. On the northern end of the beach is Polihale State Park.

One area on the 300-foot wide beach is safe for swimming and that is Queen's Pond, a small, encircled reef area. It is located on the south part of Polihale Beach going towards Barking Sands Beach.

West Kauai, Kauai HI.