Kauai Beach Listings
Kauai offers more
beach per mile of coastline than on any of the other Hawaiian Islands.
The topography is beautiful and diverse; from protected white sand
lagoons and bays to world class surf breaks and the rugged Na Pali
coast!
North Shore: On Kauai's north shore you'll discover
some of the most spectacular scenery on the planet. There's the Na
Pali Coast, whose cliffs rise 4,000 feet above the ocean. And Lumahai
Beach, where Mitzi Gaynor 'washed that man right out of her hair'
in the movie South Pacific. The north shore also is home to the quaint
town of Hanalei, one of the earliest areas to be settled by the ancient
Pacific voyagers.
East Side: Kauai's Coconut Coast is rich in variety.
It's an ideal area to experience the beauty of Kauai, especially with
a visit to the Wailua area with many heiaus (sacred sites), petroglyphs,
and other unique points of Hawaiian culture. Kayaking/boating up the
Wailua River is a favorite for visitors and locals alike. Come on
and explore!
Lihue is Kauai's county seat, as well as the center for business and
transportation. Here you can explore Kauai Museum and tour extensive
exhibits of Hawaiiana along with memorabilia from the sugar plantation
era. This area is also a great spot for recreation. Beautiful Kalapaki
Beach is perfect for swimming and sunning. Nearby is Kauai Lagoons,
which hosts two Jack Nicklaus-designed 18-hole golf courses and 40
acres of freshwater lagoons and a wildlife sanctuary.
South Shore: Kauai's south shore is a wonderland
of diversity, with excellent beaches for swimming and snorkeling,
and a wealth of historical and scenic sites. This also is where you'll
find the National Tropical Botanical Garden, the only garden of its
kind to be chartered by Congress. Also, be sure to visit Spouting
Horn, whose natural lava tube formations creates one of Kauai's more
spectacular locations.
West Side:
West Kauai is an remarkable blend of spectacular natural wonders and
Hawaiian cultural landmarks. Awe-inspiring Waimea Canyon is just the
beginning. Also in Waimea is the Captain Cook Monument, where British
Captain James Cook first landed in Hawaii in 1778.
