Attractions in Kauai

Kauai beaches are attractions in their own right, and all of them are public beaches. They are stunningly beautiful, and each is drastically different from the others. Some offer calm waters that are perfect for snorkeling and kids, while others bring on the waves. The North Shore Beaches are great winter attractions for those adventurers who want to experience the art of surfing. During the summer months, the North Shore beaches remain calm. Kee Beach, at the north end of the island where the highway ends, offers a lagoon providing protection to reef and vibrant fish. A little down the road, Tunnels Beach is a popular spot to Hawaiian Monk seals, reef fish and snorkelers. Visit Hanalei Bay for a pick of five beaches, all providing calm water during the summer for paddle boarding, kayaking and swimming. Anini Beach, located between Kilauea and Princeville, is the perfect place to share the view with a few chickens and sand crabs. The South Shore provides summer surfing, but the waves never really get as big as the winter ones on the North Shore. Poipu Beach is a popular place for both surfing and water board sports, and it is known as the sunniest beach on Kauai. On the east side, Lydgate Beach Park features two rock-rimmed pools that break the waves and Kealia Beach is popular for vacationers who simply want to walk along the beach. Beaches with lifeguards are the best to place on an itinerary, especially for those with children as well as those who are not strong swimmers. In Kauai, choose from one of the nine guarded beaches, including Poipu, Salt Pond, Hanalei Bay, Tunnels, Kee, Lydgate, Kealia, Anahola and Kekaha.

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