Snorkel Kauai

Aloha!

Another great day on Kauai ~ sunny with a hint of clouds and temperatures in the mid to high 80s ~ absolutely joyous!

In an effort to answer the most common Kauai Beach questions, I thought today that I would talk about snorkeling on Kauai.

Though I am not a snorkeler… through the Coconut Wireless (aka talk on the streets of Kauai), various guidebooks, and the internet I believe the best snorkeling spots are:

Tunnels Beach and Ke'e Beach on the North Shore

Poipu Beach Park on the South Shore

Lydgate Beach Park on the East Side

Salt Pond to the West

There are also boat tours that offer snorkeling from many resources starting out at Port Allen. Try Holoholo Charters, one of my personal favorite trips is along the Napali Coastline ~ departs at dawn, but well worth the alarm clock.

Check them out and let me know what you think!

It’s a great day every day on Kauai.

Jamie Friedman (RA)

Prudential All Star Realty

direct (808) 634-2011

fax (808) 356-1342

jamiejoy@aloha.net

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Waimea State Recreational Pier

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

Google Map

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Salt Pond

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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Kekaha Beach MacArthur Park

MacArthur Park, Kekaha Beach, Kekaha, West Side, Kauai, Hawaii

I love a new discovery! Miles of beach and more of ocean to enjoy! Plus views of Niihau!

Sunny, Sunny, Sunny and hot as the west side is known to be.

The beach was super wide and super long with plenty of room to walk but the sand was definitely hot on the toes ~ this would be the perfect beach for walking on an overcast or rainy day.

Waves were mild and it appeared to get deep fairly quickly, but fine for me. The water was a wee bit on the warm side, still refreshing though.

Amenities: Parking, BBQ, bathrooms (port-o-potties), Picnic Bench Pavilions, Shower, grassy area, truck/vehicle access to beach

Directions: Highway 50 to Kekaha, Park is on the road, just past mile marker 27

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Glass Beach

Glass Beach, Port Allen, Kauai, Hawaii

What a unique find… a beach that includes both light and black sand and glass. Sounds painful, right? Not at all!

The smattering of beach glass is softened and beautiful smoothed by the ocean waters over time. Colors will vary, with amber and clear being the most prevalent, but fabulous greens and blues exist as well.

Not a great beach to spend the day or swim, but worth a stop to see the glass!

The glass varies daily, my visit it was just teeny tiny pieces of glass, but on some days, it is amazing larger pieces ~ great for jewelry and keepsakes.

*I will definitely be heading back for a bigger glass day and photo.

Amenities: Parking

Directions: Highway 50 to Port Allen, turn on Waiaolo Road, turn left on Aka Ula Street (it will turn into a dirt road) parking area is up ahead when you see the ocean.

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