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| Kelia Beach |
| As with all Kaua'i
beaches, this one can be dangerous - powerful
waves, currents and backwashes, but if you decide
this is the beach use the northern end. Known
for body surfing, boogie boarding and surfing,
on calm days the snorkeling is good too. No
facilities. |
| Just north of Kapa'a at mile marker
10. |
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| Wailua Beach |
| Although one of
the most accessible beaches on Kaua'i, the frequent
"trades" make for rough waters and strong currents.
The mouth of the river is not recommended for
swimming. Popular with boogie boarders. Minimal
facilities |
| On the Kuhio Highway, just north
of the bridge over the Wailua River. |
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| Hanama'ulu Beach Park |
| Fairly
well protected but murky waters make for ok
swimming (watch out for seasonal water dangers).
Picnic area, bathrooms, showers, playground.
Tent & trailer camping with permit |
| Turn off Kuhio Highway onto Hamama'ulu
Road, turn on Helio Road, the park is at the
end of the road. |
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Kapa'a Beach Park
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| Right
in Kapa'a this park is a locals favorite, making
it a bit more crowded and not as clean as others
(no facilities). It has the added draw of a
swimming pool, since this beach can have high
surf and strong currents you can be assured
of being able to get in the water. On windy
days you can catch the kite surfers here, they
can really fly when the wind is up. |
| A block off Kuhio Highway at the
junction with Olohena Road (581). |
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| Lydgate State Park
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| This is one of
the nicest beaches we found on Kaua'i. It has
clean restrooms, lifeguards, playground, picnic
tables under a roof which is nice to get out
of the sun). It has 2 small ponds that are protected
from the ocean so you can swim with the kids
without worrying about getting knocked around
by the surf. There are a variety of fish so
you can snorkel, the day we were there it was
a bit crowded. |
| Entrance is by either end of Leho
drive (a well marked road), off Kuhio Hwy. just
south of Wailua. |
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| Waipoli Beach North & South
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| Waipoli
Beach is not recommended for swimming because
of the strong currents and surf. There is a
paved path for walking or jogging. Instead go
a bit further up the road to the Waipoli Beach
Park, it is located right in a populated area
so it isn't always the cleanest of beaches.
No facilites, but you can use the ones at the
boat launching area by the canal - restrooms
and pavillions. Beach extends from the Coconut
Marketpalce to two miles up at the Waikaea Canal. |
| Take a right at Waipoli
Complex down to Moanakai Street between Pahihi
and Makana. |
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| Nukoli Beach
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| Located from Lidgate
Park to the Radisson it runs along the Wailua
Golf Course 2 miles of seldom crowded sandy
beach, watch out for the surf & currents
while in the water. |
| Near the mile marker 4 use the
dirt road between the hotel and the golf course,
beware the road is not in the best condition
and can be tricky. |
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Scuba Diving
