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Poipu Beach

Poipu Road, Kauai, Hawaii
Description: Located on the southern coast of Kauai, this idyllic beach is know for its quiet, secluded atmosphere and great fishing. Swimming and snorkeling is a must, and there’s even a surf break over a reef for experienced surfer...Read More
  • #1 most popular
    thing to do in Kauai
  • Avg. User Rating:
    4 out of 5 stars

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Poipu Beach Reviews

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Poipu Beach

  • 4 out of 5 stars by golden101 from Honokaa, Hawaii
  • May 22, 2008
Poipu Beach
Quote: Big, wide Poipu is actually two beaches in one. It is divided by a sandbar, called a tombolo. On the left, a lava rock jetty protects a sandy-bottom pool that's perfect for small children and on the right, the open bay attracts swimmers,... Read the full Poipu Beach review

From journal Summer Port of Call on Kauai

Poipu Beach

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Parradise from Palo Alto, California
  • January 10, 2008
Quote: Poipu beachIf your staying in sunny Poipu, where it doesn’t rain as much as other parts of the island, Poipu beach is easily accessible by walking from the Grand Hyatt or the Embassy Vacations Point at Poipu. Just follow Pe’e road along the water... Read the full Poipu Beach review

From journal Kauai on a Budget. Is this Possible?

Poipu Beach

  • 5 out of 5 stars by santos.l.halper from Fort Worth/Dallas area, Texas
  • September 7, 2007
Poipu Beach
Quote: Great snorkeling, family friendly beach. Before spending too much time in Kauai, you will be reminded over and over again that Poipu Beach was named "America's Best Beach" in 2004 by "Dr. Beach, PhD". So, in case you haven't heard it yet, this beach... Read the full Poipu Beach review

From journal Kauai - from land, sea and air

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  • 3 out of 5 stars by Kauai Boy from Bangkok, Thailand
  • August 8, 2004
Quote: This is where Harrison Ford crashed his biplane in the movie "Six Days, Seven Nights" – against the cliff on the south edge of the bay. In fact, a couple of surfer friends of mine were paid $100 just to stay OUT of the area while they were filming... Read the full Poipu Beach review

From journal My favorite Kauai Beaches – 2nd Tier

Day 7 - Poipu Beach

  • 2 out of 5 stars by ext212 from New York, New York
  • August 7, 2004
Day 7 - Poipu Beach
Quote: Poipu BeachPoipu Road We visited the popular Poipu Beach during our last full day, and popular it was! Everyone in Kauai seemed to have arrived before us. A monk seal even found solace on the sand before we could grab a picnic table under one of... Read the full Poipu Beach review

From journal Kauai: without the proposal, the wedding or the honeymoon!

Poipu Beach - Snorkeling, Swimming

  • 5 out of 5 stars by robandlynn from dundee, Oregon
  • June 23, 2004
Quote: Snorkeling was excellent here. The weather was warmer being on the South end. The beach area was great. There was a small playground for smaller kids to play on. It were a couple of industrial strength Little Tykes play structures. I wish we... Read the full Poipu Beach review

From journal Kauai at the Beach Resort

Snorkeling

  • 5 out of 5 stars by rcs14 from Linn, Missouri
  • March 21, 2004
Quote: The snorkeling was wonderful. We went to several locations outside of our resort. Hanalei was wonderful snorkeling; the waters were so very blue and the fish would come right up to you. At our resort beach, the fish were as big as your two fists... Read the full Poipu Beach review

From journal Week in Kauai

Snorkeling

  • 4 out of 5 stars by tazcount from raleigh, North Carolina
  • February 26, 2004
Quote: This was the best one we found for snorkeling right off the beach. Very clear water and pretty fish. Monk seals were roped off on the beach, and were sunning almost every day.

From journal Kauai Vacation

Local Snorkeling Spot

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Ratermann from Camas, Washington
  • January 8, 2004
Quote: Colorful tropical fish, sea turtles, sea lions, dolphins, and other delightful surprises in beautiful, clear, warm water. Play area for small children and restaurant across the street.

From journal Kauai in November

Poipu Beach

  • 4 out of 5 stars by margodb from San Diego, California
  • October 18, 2003
Poipu Beach
Quote: Very nice beach for families with grassy area in addition to the sand. Good and save for small children to wade/swim and look for small fish in the tidepools. On-site restaurant and restrooms.

From journal Beautiful Kauai