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Poipu Beach

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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
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Poipu Beach
Poipu Beach

by golden101

Honokaa, Hawaii

May 22, 2008

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 more

From journal Summer Port of Call on Kauai

Poipu Beach

by Parradise

Palo Alto, California

January 10, 2008

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 more

From journal Kauai on a Budget. Is this Possible?

Poipu Beach
Poipu Beach

by santos.l.halper

Fort Worth/Dallas area, Texas

September 7, 2007

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 more

From journal Kauai - from land, sea and air

#6 - Papa'a Bay

by Kauai Boy

Bangkok, Thailand

August 8, 2004

Best of IgoUgo 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 more

From journal My favorite Kauai Beaches – 2nd Tier

Day 7 - Poipu Beach
Day 7 - Poipu Beach

by ext212

New York, New York

August 7, 2004

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 more

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

Poipu Beach - Snorkeling, Swimming

by robandlynn

dundee, Oregon

June 23, 2004

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 more

From journal Kauai at the Beach Resort

Snorkeling

by rcs14

Linn, Missouri

March 21, 2004

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 more

From journal Week in Kauai

Snorkeling

by tazcount

raleigh, North Carolina

February 26, 2004

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

by Ratermann

Camas, Washington

January 8, 2004

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
Poipu Beach

by margodb

San Diego, California

October 18, 2003

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