Mahaulepu Beach to Kawelikoa Bay

This easy-to-handle trail is a good one for the whole family. The trail starts from "Shipwrecks Beach", in front of the Grand Hyatt and follows the coastline for 2 miles to Maha'ulepu Beach. Along the way, you'll witness beautiful, rugged coastline and multiple lookouts over the ocean. This trail is fairly easy and flat. This beach typically has strong winds and shorebreak waves, so exercise ...

Tucked at the east end of Poʻipū Beach Park on Kauai’s sunny south shore, Brennecke’s Beach is beloved by locals and visitors for its consistent waves, fun boogie-boarding, body surfing, and picturesque coastal vibe. Unlike a forested trail, the “trail” to Brennecke’s is a short walkway or sandy path from parking or Poʻipū Park toward the water. Take that little stretch, and you’re rewar...

This is a big beach park.  There are large grassy areas with trees that are perfect to hammock in.  There are also many picnic tables.  The are two sides to the beach, with one side being very kid-friendly.   The waves can crash very hard into the rocks and create a lot of spray.  There are little tide pools to explore, but always be careful of incoming waves.

The outer reef at Kiahuna provides opportunities for advanced surfing. For a beginner-friendly experience, head east down the beach towards Kala Kai Point and you’ll see a mellow stretch of reef and sand on the inside. Chances are you'll see a bunch of longboards in the water - that's where you'll want to paddle out. Parking is available via a public parking lot and there's a bathroom and showe...

Tucked just west of Poʻipū Beach, Baby Beach is a tranquil and family-friendly little cove that offers safe, shallow water and a quiet spot to relax away from the crowds. What It’s Like & What to Expect The beach is a crescent-shaped protected cove, naturally sheltered by a reef just offshore, which keeps waves mild and water calm.Water depth remains shallow—often ankle to calf depth—for...

On the South Shore you can find the Spouting Horn. There's a small beach park with a great lookout where you can watch a blowhole spout a plume of thundering water into the air. This waterspout occurs whenever the waves are forced under the rocky shelf and up through a lava tube. The water sometimes hisses and roars. If the light is right, you may be able to catch a rainbow in the sea spray. A...