Sandy beach, Promenade

Kauai's most beautiful beach is located on the north shore of the largest local bay, Hanalei Bay, and is the perfect place to relax and swim in the sea. It offers a reasonable amount of services, is spacious and safe, and is crowned by the stunning scenery of the remote Na Pali coast. [btn "Find the best beach resorts" https://www.booking.com/region/us/kauai-hawaii.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-kauai-hanalei] Swimming and beach facilities …

Sandy beach

Tunnels Beach, sometimes referred to as Makoa Tunnels Beach, is one of the most beautiful in the Hawaiian Islands and is our secret pick for the best swimming on Kauai. It's located in a secluded, rural area with breathtaking scenery, safe swimming, spectacular sunsets and the best snorkeling conditions on Kauai. [btn "The 10 cheapest hotels on Kauai" https://www.booking.com/region/us/kauai-hawaii.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-kauai-tunnels] …

Sandy beach

Polihale Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in the Hawaiian Islands if you're looking for a secluded spot away from civilization with breathtaking views of the mountains of the Na Pali coast, plenty of space, and easy accessibility by car. [btn "Find beachfront accommodation" https://www.booking.com/region/us/kauai-hawaii.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-kauai-polihale] Swimming and beach facilities Polihale State Park contains one almost…

Sandy beach

The smaller resort town of Poipu, spelled Po'ipu in Hawaiian, is a popular beach destination in the very south of Kauai, which is much more civilized and offers a more classic beach vacation compared to the north shore. [btn "Top beachfront hotels" https://www.booking.com/region/us/kauai-hawaii.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-kauai-poipu] Beaches and swimming Poipu has a beautiful rugged coastline, which also makes swimming here safer than in the…

Stony Beach

The wild rocky coastline around the resort town of Princeville in northern Kauai creates beautiful scenery, but interesting natural pools filled with seawater, but protected from the biggest waves by a natural rock "wall". The most famous one is called Queen's Bath and can be conveniently visited within a few minutes' walk. [btn "Top resorts on Kauai" https://www.booking.com/region/us/kauai-hawaii.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-kauai-queens-bath]…

Sandy beach, Lighthouse

One of the most beautiful, yet very little visited beaches is definitely Kauapea on Kauai's north shore. It combines a wild rocky shoreline with a peaceful quiet area with fine golden sand and comfortable access to the sea. [btn "The cheapest accommodation on Kauai" https://www.booking.com/region/us/kauai-hawaii.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-kauai-kauapea] Swimming and beach facilities Kauapea Beach is one of the most diverse in all of Kauai.…

City, Sandy beach

Lihue is the most important city on Kauai, home to most of the island's government offices, many shops and supermarkets, and the island's main transportation hub. The Lihue International Airport makes this city the main gateway to the island and there are also many accommodations here. [btn "The cheapest accommodation on Kauai" https://www.booking.com/region/us/kauai-hawaii.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-kauai-lihue] The economic and…

Sandy beach, Resort

The resort town of Kapa'a is the largest town on Kauai by population, although the most important economic center is Lihue to the south. The town of Kapa'a is an ideal place to live - it has the most hotels, nice beaches, quiet surroundings, but at the same time complete facilities in the form of supermarkets, restaurants and shops with tourist and beach equipment. Kapa'a is loosely connected to the neighbouring town of Wailua and is…