Most Beautiful Beaches In Kauai 2023

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Poipu Beach is located on Kauai's south shore in a reef-protected area that highlights safe swimming activities, offering good waves for boogie-boarding and surfing.

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This beach has something to offer for people of all ages, where you can lie on the beach, sunbathe, and enjoy surfing.

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Maha'ulepu Beach sits on the only stretch of undeveloped beach on the South Shore, a few miles from Poipu.

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This beach is not for swimming as the waves are quite strong, but has a calm atmosphere with wide open spaces for tourists to walk around and collect shells.

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Ke'e Beach is located on the northwest coast of the island, marking the trailhead of the Kalalau Trail.

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Tunnels Beach, also known as Makua Beach, and the calm waters are a top destination for snorkelers and divers during the summer.

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Kalapaki Beach, known for its calm, protected waters and nearby shops, restaurants and amenities.

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Lydgate Beach, located in Lydgate State Park in the heart of Kauai's East Shore, is a great beach friendly to young children and families.

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Anini Beach extends for almost two miles along long cliffs and is graced with some of the calmest waters in North Kauai.

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Shipwreck Beach, located on the south shore near Poipu, is best suited for experienced surfers and sunbathers with its spectacular high waves.

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Most Beautiful Beaches In Kauai 2023

Poipu Beach is located on Kauai's south shore in a reef-protected area that highlights safe swimming activities, offering good waves for boogie-boarding and surfing.

1. Poipu Beach

This beach has something to offer for people of all ages, where you can lie on the beach, sunbathe, and enjoy surfing.

2. Hanalei Bay

Maha'ulepu Beach sits on the only stretch of undeveloped beach on the South Shore, a few miles from Poipu.

3. Maha'ulepu Beache

This beach is not for swimming as the waves are quite strong, but has a calm atmosphere with wide open spaces for tourists to walk around and collect shells.

4. Polihale Beach

Ke'e Beach is located on the northwest coast of the island, marking the trailhead of the Kalalau Trail.

5. Ke'e (Kee) Beach

Tunnels Beach, also known as Makua Beach, and the calm waters are a top destination for snorkelers and divers during the summer.

6. Tunnels Beach

Kalapaki Beach, known for its calm, protected waters and nearby shops, restaurants and amenities.

7. Kalapaki Beach

Lydgate Beach, located in Lydgate State Park in the heart of Kauai's East Shore, is a great beach friendly to young children and families.

8. Lydgate Beach

Anini Beach extends for almost two miles along long cliffs and is graced with some of the calmest waters in North Kauai.

9. Anini Beach

Shipwreck Beach, located on the south shore near Poipu, is best suited for experienced surfers and sunbathers with its spectacular high waves.

10. Shipwreck Beach