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Kaua'i Beaches
SOUTHEAST BEACHES
Kauai's south shore is abundant in easily accessible
beaches and the sun worshipers that prefer them. Although good
snorkeling and surfing are readily available much of the year, the
chances of sharing the beach and waves tend to be greater here than
anywhere else.
Po'ipu
Beach
This
park in Po'ipu has it all: sand, surf, snorkeling, a lawn, facilities
and plenty of "children" of all ages. The beach is
divided by a narrow sand bar and snorkeling to the right of the
bar is quite good. The water to the left of the sand bar is fairly
protected and is generally an excellent area for young ones to wade and splash
about. The facilities consist of very nice picnic cabanas, restrooms
and freshwater showers to wash off the sand and salt. If you
forget to bring a lunch, no worries. Brennecke's
Beachside Deli is just across the street with plenty
of good stuff to choose from.
Shipwreck
Beach (Keoneloa Beach)
Just
past the luxurious Hyatt Hotel (but before the Po'ipu Bay Resort
Golf Course), is a short paved road leading to Shipwreck beach
named after an old wooden shipwreck many years ago. The beach
itself is relatively protected due to Makawehi Point jutting
out into the ocean and it is also from this point where you can
see brave souls jumping to the water below. The area is also
a popular body boarding spot. The "public" facilities
consist of nice restrooms and a freshwater shower.
Maha'ulepu
Beach
This is one of our most favorite beaches which is becoming more and
more popular each year. Again, the only way to reach this beach is
by old, dirt cane roads. To get there, basically follow Po'ipu
road past the Hyatt and golf course which will quickly turn into
gravel/dirt. You'll pass CJM Horse Stables on your right and will
eventually meet a T-intersection in the road. Take a right at the
intersection and follow the road to the end (you'll see an empty
shack to your right where a guard used to require a signed waiver).
Maha'ulepu has heavenly white sand that extends for a couple of miles
and there are good areas for swimming and snorkeling. If you're lucky,
you may also see an endangered Hawaiian monk seal sunning itself
on the beach. There are no facilities of any kind at this beach.
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