Kauaʻi beaches & parks
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Beaches & parks
Beach parks, quiet bays, and open coastlines. Find a place, then check the day’s conditions.
North Shore
Hāʻena Beach Park
Coastal scenery beneath Mount Makana.
County recovery notice lists this park closed until further notice. Reopening not confirmed.
North Shore
Kēʻē Beach
At Hāʻena State Park. Check entry and parking reservations.
Closure notice reviewed October 4, 2026: Hāʻena State Park is covered by the current Kauaʻi State Park closure notice.
East Side
Lydgate Beach Park
A coastal park with rock-enclosed ocean pools.
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Reported by Giftly · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 4470 Nalu Rd, Kapaa, HI
East Side
Keālia Beach
An exposed sandy stretch popular with surfers.
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Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: Kapaʻa, HI 96746, USA
Līhuʻe
Kalapakī Beach
A bay near Nāwiliwili Harbor.
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Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: Lihue, HI 96766, USA
South Shore
Poʻipū Beach Park
A popular park where wildlife may rest on shore.
4.5/5 · 5045 Google reviews
App review snapshot · 2026-10-01. Ratings can change.
County recovery notice lists this park closed until further notice. Reopening not confirmed.
West Side
Salt Pond Beach Park
A coastal park near Hanapēpē.
4.4/5 · 528 Google reviews
App review snapshot · 2026-10-01. Ratings can change.
County recovery notice lists this park closed until further notice. Reopening not confirmed.
West Side
Kekaha Beach
Open sunset views; strong currents can make swimming dangerous.
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Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: HI-50, Kekaha, HI 96752, USA
East Side
Donkey Beach / Palikū
A beach reached from the Ke Ala Hele Makālae coastal path.
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Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: Makanani St, Kealia, HI 96751, USA
South Shore
Mahaulepu Beach
A remote coastal area with privately controlled road hours; confirm lawful access before visiting.
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Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: Hawaii 96756, USA
Poʻipū
Shipwreck Beach
An exposed beach at Keoneloa Bay; shorebreak can be powerful.
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Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: Poipu, HI 96756, USA
Southwest Kauaʻi
ʻEleʻele / Glass Beach
A small industrial-harbor shoreline; wear shoes and leave glass and stones in place.
West Side
Polihale State Park
A remote dune-backed beach reached by a rough unpaved road; check park and road status.
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Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: Lower Saki Mana Rd, Waimea, HI 96796, USA
Closure notice reviewed October 4, 2026: Park access is closed under the current State Park notice.
Before you swim: Check Hawaiʻi Ocean Safety, speak to lifeguards, and obey posted signs. Stay clear of wildlife.