Beach Guides For Kauai

Best Beaches In Kauai

Best Beaches In Kauai

A visit to Kauai isn't complete without visiting the best beaches on the island. Find out what the top spots are and why you should visit.

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Cannons Beach

Cannons Beach

Tucked around the corner from beautiful Haena Beach Park on Kauai, Cannons Beach provides amazing scenery on a secluded stretch.

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Sealodge Beach Kauai

Sealodge Beach

Sealodge Beach (Kaweonui Beach) is a small, little-publicized beach on Kauai's North Shore popular with couples, families and fishermen.

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Hanamaulu Beach

Hanamaulu Beach

Hanamaulu Beach Kauai is a forgotten and neglected beach near the Lihue Airport. Find out why it's still worth a visit.

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Poipu Beach

Poipu Beach

Consistently ranked as one of the best beaches in America, Poipu Beach is a favorite destination for people seeking the perfect beach.

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Waioli Beach

Waioli Beach

Waioli Beach Park, aka Pine Trees Beach, is a distinct section of Hanalei Bay known for its Ironwood trees, green grass and surf culture.

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Hideaways Beach

Hideaways Beach

Hideaways Beach is a beautiful, secluded beach near St. Regis Princeville Resort tucked under a 200-foot bluff below the Puu Poa Condos.

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Mahaulepu Beach

Mahaulepu Beach

Remote and idyllic, Mahaulepu Beach on Kauai's southeast coast is a haven for hikers passing through on the Mahaulepu Trail.

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Tunnels Beach

Tunnels Beach

Tunnels Beach (also known as Makua Beach) is a world-famous beach on Kauai's North Shore, renowned for its world-class snorkeling and beauty.

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Haena Beach

Haena Beach

Haena Beach is one of the crown jewels of Kauai, with the famous Mount Makana (Bali Hai) as a backdrop. Here is a complete guide on it.

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Anahola Beach

Anahola Beach

Anahola Beach is a locals beach on the east shore of Kauai that is especially popular with families. Learn all about it here.

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Puu Poa Beach

Puu Poa Beach

Puu Poa Beach, Kauai is a small but beautiful beach that sits in front of the Princeville Resort and is accessible from Hanalei Bay Resort.

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Rock Quarry Beach

Rock Quarry Beach

Rock Quarry Beach (Kahili Beach) is a little-talked-about beach near Kilauea that is popular with local families and surfers.

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Wailua Beach

Wailua Beach

Wailua Beach, at Wailua River State Park on the island of Kauai, sits at the mouth of the river in the shadow of the Highway 56 bridge.

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Waipake Beach

Waipake Beach

Waipake Beach, near Larsen's Beach on the island of Kauai, is a remote beach that is a favorite for local wildlife.

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Glass Beach

Glass Beach

Glass Beach is a small and interesting black sand beach adjacent to Port Allen, Kauai that is known for deposits of man-made sea glass.

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Hanakapiai Beach

Hanakapiai Beach

Hanakapiai Beach is a beautiful and dangerous beach on Kauai's northern shore. Reach it via a hike from Ke'e Beach on the Kalalau Trail.

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Haula Beach

Haula Beach

Haula Beach, on Kauai's southern shore, is a rocky, sunny beach with the look and feel of a deserted island.

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Kalalau Beach

Kalalau Beach

Kalalau Beach on the island of Kauai is the mystical beach at the end of the trail, where adventurers and hippies alike find their Eden.

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Milolii Beach

Milolii Beach

Milolii Beach is a remote beach on Kauai's Na Pali Coast that is a favorite for kayakers and campers.

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Honopu Beach

Honopu Beach

Honopu Beach is a remote and dramatic beach on Kauai's Na Pali Coast that features a dramatic 90-foot natural arch.

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Kalihiwai Beach

Kalihiwai Beach

Kalihiwai Beach is a hidden gem near Kilauea, Kauai, with a beautiful crescent-shaped beach framed by lava rocks.

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Donkey Beach

Donkey Beach

Semi-secluded Donkey Beach (officially Paliku), just past Kapaa, is one of the few beaches on Kauai that requires a hike or bike ride.

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Moloaa Beach

Moloaa Beach

Moloaa Beach, aka Gilligan's Island Beach, is claimed by more than a few people to be the best beach on the island of Kauai.

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Shipwreck Beach

Shipwreck Beach

Shipwreck Beach (aka Shipwrecks Beach and Keoneloa Beach) is a popular beach on Kauai's sunny south shore in Poipu.

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Wyllie’s Beach

Wyllie’s Beach

Wyllie's Beach Kauai on the island of Kauai is a small, semi-secluded beach at the far end of the better-known Anini Beach.

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Lawai Kai Beach

Lawai Kai Beach

Lawai Kai Beach, on Kauai's southern shore at beautiful Lawai Bay and Allerton Garden, is one of the island's most scenic spots.

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Larsen’s Beach

Larsen’s Beach

Larsen's Beach (also known as Ka'aka'aniu Beach) is a secluded stretch of undeveloped beach on Kauai's northeastern shore.

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Gillin’s Beach

Gillin’s Beach

Gillin's Beach Kauai is a secluded beach on Kauai's south shore with a sliver of golden sand set against a close backdrop of greenery.

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Salt Pond Beach

Salt Pond Beach

Salt Pond Beach is a relaxing beach near Hanapepe that is a favorite of families. It's reminiscent of Poipu Beach but without the buildings.

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Pilaa Beach

Pilaa Beach

Pilaa Beach is a remote beach on Kauai's North Shore that has gained fame as the beach fronting Mark Zuckerberg's property.

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Waimea Beach

Waimea Beach

For a different look in Kauai, try the black sand Waimea Beach, located at historic Waimea Town.

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Polihale Beach

Polihale Beach

Right around the corner from Kauai's famed Na Pali Coast is Polihale Beach, with more than ten miles of sand and plenty of sun.

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Ke’e Beach

Ke’e Beach

This is the beach at the very end of the road you've been searching for. It's secluded and offers quite a lot for anyone who hasn't visited.

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Secret Beach

Secret Beach

Secret Beach (officially Kauapea Beach) is a hidden treasure on the north shore of Kauai known for its seclusion and large expanse.

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