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.

It was very beautiful and quiet with no one else on the beach except you and your loved one. Very easy to get to and never crowded, at many times it was just us on the beach.

Being on the southern coast (where the high winter waves don't occur as much as on the north shore), this beach is great all year!

The snorkeling is great here and the water is quiet and gentle because of a protective reef across the entrance to a small cove. There are actually 2 bay areas. One is more shallow and a favorite spot for families with smaller kids. That is also where the lifeguard station is set up. Close in on the other side, the fish are use to being fed, so they'll come check you out to see if you have food. Watch out that you don't accidentally get caught up in the shallow reef like I did---I ended up with one nasty cut on my hand! We came back to this beach many times, even though we were staying by Lihue. The ride was nice, and only about 25 minutes.

In the winter, daytime temperatures in Poipu range from the mid 70's to the lower 80's. Nighttime temperatures are in the low to mid 60's. In the summer, daytime temperatures go as high as the upper 80's, and during the night, down into the low 70's. But the water is a pretty constant temperature which makes it great for snorkeling in year around.

Poipu Beach was recently named America's #1 Beach by Dr. Steve Leatherman of Florida International University.

This beach is a series of golden sand crescents, strung together in front of Poipu Beach Park and the resort hotels of the south shore. The sand is very fine and soft.

Snorkeling, swimming, wading and surfing are all popular here. The surf spots are slightly off-shore where a reef establishes wave-breaks for all levels of surfers.

Closer to the shore, there is also a natural wading pool perfect for children and non-swimmers.

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 is officially, certifiably, "The Best".

Here is why:
The beach is protected by a reef offshore, so it is very easy to swim in. The sand is very good. Not fine sugary white sand, but good soft sand.

There is a "kiddie pool" area or lagoon, where there is almost no wave action. The little ones can have a beach all to themselves. We saw 3 and 5 year old kids with little to no supervision on this beach.

The beach has a playground, although it puzzles me why a kid would need a playground on the beach. There are also facilities and lifeguards, as well as plenty of parking.

Nearby places to eat include Brennecke's, a casual, but somewhat expensive restaurant with unbeatable views of the beach. Downstairs from Brennecke's is a Deli, with deli staples like sandwiches, chips and drinks.

There is a surf shop just across the street, where you can rent surf boards, boogie boards, or snorkeling gear.

If you're lucky, you might spot Hawaiian Monk Seals napping on the sand, or Green Sea Turtles swimming or resting on the beach.