My Favorite Beach Bag items are…
Beach Tote from LL Bean
Beach Towel from Land's End
Complete! for wind and sun burn from Greenlee Natural Products
Kindle from at Amazon.com
Baseball Cap from MLB online
Sunblock
What do you love to take to the beach?
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Congratulations K and R! The proud owners of an oceanfront condo at Makahuena in Poipu!
Closed at $769,000
Jamie Friedman (RA)
Prudential All Star Realty
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Kahili Beach (aka Quarry Beach or Rock Quarry), Kilauea, Kauai, Hawaii
Early morning is amazing at Rock Quarry with the sun glittering off of the waves as they roll into the shores.
Soft thick sand warms your toes and makes for an easy stroll.
The ocean boasts rolling waves in quick succession, not too calm, not to0 rough creating the perfect place for the early morning surfers.
The beach offers two hidden surprises… the river to the left and the extra beach accessed by crossing the rocks to the right.
Popular & friendly dog walking beach.
Great place to spend the day relaxing!
Amenities: None
Parking: Dirt parking area at end of the road (parking for about 10-12 cars)
Directions from Kapaa: Highway 56 toward the North Shore, turn right on Wailapa Road between mile markers 21 and 22), drive about 4/10 of a mile, turn left on unnamed dirt road, follow road to the end
Directions from Princeville: Hawaii 56 through Kilauea, turn left on Wailapa Rd between mile marker 22 and 21, drive about 4/10 of a mile and turn left on unnamed dirt road, follow road to the end/parking area
(May also be accessed from the Kilauea side of the river for more parking options)
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Playgrounds Beach, Lihue, East Side, Kauai, Hawaii
Beautiful soft sand creates a narrow beach that is great for a long walk as it stretches in one direction to Lydgate and to Nikoli'i in the other.
Rolling and crashing waves make the waters rough for swimming but soothing a magnificent to the ears!
Seems private, as I spotted only one other person on the beach today.
Great spot if you would like to BBQ and hang out on the beach and definitely a good place to check out the sunrise.
Amenities: Bathrooms, open area Picnic Benches, BBQ
Parking: Ample parking amongst trees
Directions: Highway 56 to Leho Drive (between Kapaa and Lihue / mile markers 5 and 6), turn towards ocean onto Nehe Road, drive to end and park
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Waimea State Recreational Pier, Waimea, Kauai, Hawaii
Black Sand! Who knew? Silky soft dark sand… the only dark or black sand I have seen thus far on Kauai.
Though I wouldn’t recommend this beach for swimming (red dirt in the water) it would be the ideal place to view a sunset.
The pier is beautiful and the beach would make for a great stroll after dinner or your walk through Waimea town.
Amenities: none
Parking: limited area for parking at the end of the street
Directions: Highway 50 to Waimea, in Waimea Town, take Moana Road, ends at beach
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Larsen's Beach, aka Ka'aka'anui Beach, Kauai, Hawaii
Take a 7-10 minute walk down steep trail of large rocks and narrow path to Larsen's Beach
There was an immense feeling of privacy here today as I was the only one on the beach!
This is a long beach lined with large rocks along most of the shoreline and slightly coarse sand that is easy to walk on.
Added bonus: there are great shady spots to relax and read a book!
Be careful and swim at your own risk as the waters appear calm, but are known for strong currents and can be quite dangerous.
Amenities: none
Parking: Dirt area at the end of Larsen's Beach Road
Directions: Highway 56 between Anahola and Kilauea, turn onto Koolau Road (there are two, turn on the one on the Princeville side closer to mile marker 20 to follow these directions), drive about 1.1. miles and turn left onto dirt road (no sign but this is Larsen Beach Road), road immediately turns right and then left to head toward the ocean, follow to the end and park (there are a couple roads entrances at the beginning of Larsen's Beach Road, so when in doubt, stay left). Trailhead is at the end of the road facing the ocean.
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Lumahai Beach, North Shore, Kauai, Hawaii
Beautiful! By Far the largest (widest) beach I have ever seen, ever…
Though Lumahai Beach is definitely a sight to behold, it is not a place for swimming ~ the waves are large and crash hard and close to shore!
The beach is wide enough and long enough to walk for hours with silky soft sand that your feet melt into. It may be a bit heavy for walking but closer to the shore the sand gets a little rockier in consistency and walking becomes far easier.
Trees line the beach for shade, if that’s what you prefer.
Not to be redundant, but swimming is NOT recommended!
*Featured in the movie South Pacific
Amenities: none
Parking: dirt area amongst the trees
Directions: Highway 560 through Hanalei, continue on 560 past, beach is located between mile marker 5 and 6 with the beach access and parking closer to mile marker 6
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Lawai Beach, Koloa-Poipu, South Shore, Kauai, Hawaii
Beautiful small crescent of beach by the side of the road in Sunny Poipu!
Relax and take a swim in the cool waters. Reef offshore keeps the waves mild. Known for snorkeling and spotting turtles.
Perfect location to enjoy the sunset!
Amenities: Parking on the side of the road
Directions: Highway 50, turn left at Maluhia Road, turn right on Koloa Road (at end of Maluhia Road), first left on Poipu Road, at rotary (traffic circle) take second right onto Lawai Road toward Spouting Horn, continue on Lawai Road and when in doubt stay to the right on the main road. Lawai Beach will be on your left just past the Beach House restaurant
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See the locations of the Kauai beaches posted on the blog: 30 beaches in 30 days!
More to come!
Salt Pond Beach Park, Hanapepe, West Side, Kauai, Hawaii
Salt Pond Beach Park is a fabulous crescent of beach ~ a pleasant surprise in Hanapepe!
Lava rocks create a break, making gently waves and calm waters.
Great place to play in the waters, enjoy the view, and just relax! Pleasant and easy to walk on the sand.
The park has picnic benches, restrooms, shade, and ample parking. The perfect place to spend the day!
*Natural Salt Pond where sea salt is still created by descendants of ancient Hawaiians
Amenities: Plenty of Parking, grassy park area, trees for shade, picnic benches, pavilions, BBQs, restrooms, lifeguard stand
Directions: Highway 50 to Hanapepe, turn left on Lele Rd, right at Lokokai/Salt Pond Rd, stay right towards park. Google Map
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Ke'e Beach, Haena, North Shore, Kauai, Hawaii
Swimming can be rough, so pay attention to the signs and stay close to the lifeguarded area.
Fairly wide beach and plenty of trees line the sand for those who prefer to relax in the shade.
Sand is soft though walking is easier closer to the water. For a longer walk, you can head down around the bend to Haena Beach Park and Tunnels.
Amenities: Limited parking so get there early! Bathrooms, Shower
Directions: Highway 560 to the end of the road
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