I had heard about Lydgate Beach before, but never tried it. This visit, I needed something special for my little 2-year-old granddaughter. Well, did I find the perfect place for her! This beach has sand as fine as silk, super safe and smooth waves. Although hesitant at first, by the second day Mia was running into the water and splashing up a storm.
This actually is the only safe swimming and snorkeling spot on the east side, due to two breakwaters. Find it just 10 minutes north of the Lihue Airport on the way to Kapaa, just before the Wailua bridge.
Saw at least ten different brightly colored tropical fish, parasailing, surfers, and the views of crashing waves outside the breakwater we
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This actually is the only safe swimming and snorkeling spot on the east side, due to two breakwaters. Find it just 10 minutes north of the Lihue Airport on the way to Kapaa, just before the Wailua bridge.
Saw at least ten different brightly colored tropical fish, parasailing, surfers, and the views of crashing waves outside the breakwater were fantastic--even saw a rainbow there. Saw lots of local folks, a hula troupe practicing in the huge covered pavilion, an AA meeting, walkers, runners, dogs, barbecues, fishermen--you name it, we saw it at Lydgate Park.
The community has built one of the fanciest, most artistic playground jungle gyms I've ever seen, with hundreds of different levels, slides, wheels, steps, ladders, swings, and children-pleasing sculptures. At the far end of the beach walk is an unbelievable "Playbridge"--part sculpture, part playground structure. Nearby, a company picnic was being held under a tent, while the waves washed up shells and pretty stones nearby.
What a great place to stroll or meditate, swim or bask! I wished I would never have to leave this piece of paradise.
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