Kauai Beaches

Sometimes it's good to have a blog about fun… Kauai Beaches are definitely FUN!

I was thinking I would blog about my favorite beach, then I realized I don’t think I could choose just one.

Salt Pond and Kalapaki Bay are my favorites for a quick swim and are perfect for a day with the kids.

Hanalei Bay, Ke'e and Polihale are my favorites for their beauty and a long stroll.

West side beaches win for always having sunshine when its rainy on the North Shore and East Side.

Poipu and south shore beaches offer great sunsets and remind me of my first trip to Kauai (many many years ago, long before I relocated to the island)

And last but not least, the east side beaches are great for accessing the walk/bike path.

For two years in a row, I visited 30 beaches in 30 days on the island and had a blast, discovering unknown and well known beaches and completely expanding my love for the Garden Island.

If you have time today, make sure to check out a beach and find your favorite! I'd love to hear about it!

Find out more about Kauai beaches and check out great photos online at: https://www.facebook.com/KauaiBeaches

Jamie Friedman, Realtor Salesperson   Prudential All Star Realty

Direct (808) 634-2011  jamiejoy@aloha.net  www.MyKauaiProperty.com

 

It's been a long time! Kalapaki Bay

It's been a long time since I attempted (and completed) 30 beaches in 30 days on Kauai! The good news is that I am still going to the beach (though not every day), I am just not blogging about it.

I had some great followers when I set out on my adventure, so I thought I should at least attempt to post some new photos and information, long overdue!

Today it's all about Kalapaki Bay! Kalapaki Bay has always been one of my favorites. When I first visited the island, long before I moved here, Kalapaki Bay was where I would stay. It's the perfect location for a stroll, a swim in the calm waters, and bonus, Duke's!

Highly recommend that you go and spend the day. Enjoy!

Jamie Friedman, Realtor Salesperson   Prudential All Star Realty

Direct (808) 634-2011  jamiejoy@aloha.net  www.MyKauaiProperty.com

 

Kauai Beaches: Beach Names

I would like to send a HUGE MAHALO to all following along! I love your questions and your feedback!

This journey to see 30 beaches in 30 days is definitely just as exciting the second time around! I love the opportunity to visit new beaches (ones I missed in the 2010 series) as well as to return to my favorites.

I thought I should drop a line to let you know a few things about our beaches, particularly about our beach "names".

Finding the beach names has proven to be very entertaining and quite interesting, especially to determine beach names for the smaller sandy ones.

Some beaches have a clear name but others have names that vary depending on where you look and there are even some that have a "surf" name, but not a beach name.  Even more interesting, there are a couple of beaches (on opposite sides of the island) that have the same name (like Baby Beach in Kapaa and Koloa)!

I have decided that for "naming" each beach I look at a couple of different resources (books, maps, internet), ask a few friends, then select the name most frequently used (or just the one I like the best).

Hope you continue to follow along and enjoy this journey as much as I do!

Mahalo, Jamie

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Polihale Beach, Kauai, Hawaii

30 beaches in 30 days 2011

Polihale, Kauai, Hawaii, June 2011

Oh my, oh my! I love so many beaches on Kauai, but this one lives up to the hype and just might be the most beautiful one I have ever seen in Hawaii!

Beautiful silky, soft, sparkling, white (HOT) sand and a super wide beach that stretches seemingly forever! Easy to walk on and miles to enjoy plus the views of the Napali coastline are astounding! (I believe this beach is about 17 miles long)

Water can be rough and had strong competing multi-directional currents, makes for great sounds of the ocean waves crashing against the shore, but not an easy swimming beach at all!

This is an all day adventure, so I definitely recommend that you take snacks and drinks, + sun block as well as an umbrella as I found shade to be a necessary relief from the sun.

I should mention it’s a trek to get there, particularly the last 4 + miles of dirt road ~ but don’t give up, it's well worth it!

Amenities: parking, shower, bathrooms, pavilions (remote location, no cell service, no lifeguards)

Directions: take Hwy 50 toward the West Side, keep travelling (seemingly forever) past Kekaha Beach, continue on (even further) until you see the Polihale sign on the main road, turn left there onto the dirt road. The dirt road is approximately 4.9 miles to parking area w/pavilions and bathrooms ~ though there are other access points, if headed to the main parking area, be sure to stay to the right at the big tree and again when the road gives you the choice between left and right (these hints should make sense when you get out there). The road has numerous ruts and potholes and it is definitely a bumpy ride, could cause damage to vehicles, please use caution and proceed with care ~ may take about 30-45 minutes to travel this section, but well worth the trip.

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*Drive slowly and with care, your vehicle will thank you!  Of note, if you have a rented vehicle, your rental contract may prohibit or restrict you from travelling on certain roads and likely this one to Polihale, please read the terms of your agreement.

 

30 beaches in 30 days 2011!

Aloha! The adventure begins again! I so enjoyed my 2010 journey to explore 30 beaches in 30 days that I have decided to do it again. Believe it or not, visiting 30 beaches in 30 days in 2010 left some beaches untouched by my toes! I hope to check those out and revisit some of the best of 2010 as well. Join me in the coming days to explore Kauai and see the magnificent sands, surf, and shores. Jamie

Mahaulepu Beach, Koloa, Kapaa, HI

Maha'ulepu Beach, Koloa, South Shore, Kauai, Hawaii

Silky soft (often hot) sand that stretches on seemingly forever and is perfect to walk along without effort.

Rhythmical calming waves ~ like the ones you hear in beach videos ~ constant but gentle*

Plus plenty of shady spots to hide from the sun and read a book.

Pretty remote… so plan to stay the day and take supplies!

Amenities: Ample parking

Directions: take Kaumualii Highway (Hwy 50) to Maluhia Rd/Hwy 20 toward Koloa/Poipu (through the tree tunnel), take left onto Ala Kinoiki, follow to end (stop sign), make a left onto Poipu Rd, you will pass the Hyatt on your right, continue on this road until it turns to dirt, go through the gate, take a right at the "T" (at the stop sign) continue on until the road ends at a parking area against the trees (this is a private road, please be respectful and don’t forget to depart before the gate closes!).

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*based on beach visit in July, so conditions may change throughout the year

Beaches! Beaches! Beaches! Love Kauai Beaches!

Three beach photos to get us toward the three day holiday weekend! Enjoy!

Anini Beach ~ one of my personal favorites

Anini Beach on the North Shore of Kauai has become one of my personal favorites…

As beaches go, it is not the widest and the water is not the deepest, but the relaxation factor is immense!

Love a day watching the current, wading out in the water, strolling along the sand, enjoying the sun and relaxing with a book.

Hope to get another day at Anini soon!

Jamie Friedman (RA) Prudential All Star Realty

direct (808) 634-2011  jamiejoy@aloha.net

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Hanalei Bay Beaches, North Shore, Kauai

One of the most desirable North Shore beaches… Hanalei Bay has much to offer!

Plenty of room to roam and walk the beach to your heart's desire!

Each access point offers a different perspective… try the Pier, the Pavilion or one of the other side streets to find the area that best suits your needs ~ more private or more populated ~ more shade or more sun.

Even a couple lifeguarded areas to try!

Visit today and select your favorite!

Beachfront, Cliff Front, & Oceanfront Homes for Sale on Kauai

Check out these great options for beachfront, cliff front, and oceanfront homes on Kauai!

From the North Shore to the South Shore there are over 20 options ranging in asking prices from just under $1,000,000 to about $20,000.

Click on the MLS # for details and then the camera for photos.

Ready to buy? Give me a call and I would be happy to match you with the perfect Kauai property to suit your needs.

MLS #	Location	Beds	Baths	Sq Ft	Land Area	Price
245073	976 Niulani Rd	3	2.01	2,432	11,003	$739,900
232778	4880 Aliomanu Rd #2	2	2	913	10,454	$1,485,000
243481	4916 Aliomanu Rd	2	2	1,124	4,800	$1,495,000
237597	2652-A Puuholo Rd	1	2.05	800	6,377	$1,675,000
232779	4880 Aliomanu Rd #1	3	3.01	2,138	16,335	$1,950,000
196277	9890 Kahakai Rd	8	4	3,634	13,062	$2,850,000
237782	05-7826-a Kuhio Hwy	3	2	1,134	19,221	$2,995,000
244829	5-6920 Kuhio Hwy	7	5	3,102	9,100	$2,995,000
244393	7242 Alamoo Rd	2	2	952	26,250	$3,300,000
236526	4842 Lawai Rd	5	5	3,261	9,905	$3,998,000
204343	4371 Anini Rd	2	1	1,296	32,813	$4,200,000
241277	4654 Amio Rd	3	3	3,012	24,750	$4,900,000
238227	Anini Mua Loa Condo #B	4	3.01	3,934	29,795	$4,995,000
242847	4700 Lawai Rd	4	4.01	3,016	32,975	$5,350,000
221186	5070 Kukuna Rd	6	5.01	3,201	28,183	$5,450,000
240419	4682 Lawai Rd	3	3.01	3,345	18,367	$5,695,000
240992	05-7534-B Kuhio Hwy	3	2	2,328	27,205	$5,999,000
235272	5032 Aliomanu Rd	1	1	646	60,548	$6,000,000
230367	3500-A Anini Rd	5	4.01	4,556	50,530	$7,850,000
230220	5-7534 Kuhio Hwy	4	4.01	2,512	83,200	$8,750,000
223871	05-7690 Kuhio Hwy	5	5	3,620	67,518	$9,700,000
242763	5204 Weke Rd	7	4	3,792	87,556	$19,950,000

Jamie Friedman (RA) Prudential All Star Realty

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Kauai Real Estate ~ Anini Beach Houses for Sale ~ North Shore Kauai, Hawaii

Check these out!

Great beach houses on or across the street from Kauai's magnificent Anini Beach

That’s what I call living!

Below is a chart with a link to MLS (click on the MLS # for details), days on market, location (click on the address for photos), bedrooms, bathrooms, square feet of living space, square feet of land and the asking price.

For immediate access to details and photos of the property, please visit www.SearchKauaiProperties.com and enter the MLS #

Make one your own ~ Call today!

MLS #	DOM	Location	Beds	Baths	Sq Ft	Land	Price
230289	504	4000 Anini Rd	3	2	1,196	18,428	$2,900,000
204343	1,235	4371 Anini Rd	2	1	1,296	32,813	$4,200,000
238227	258	Anini Mua Loa Condominium #B	4	3.5	3,934	29,795	$4,995,000
230367	507	3500-A Anini Rd	5	4.5	4,556	50,530	$7,850,000
205189	1,206	Anini Vista Dr #C	4	4.5	5,230	131,551	$8,900,000

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