Take your Kauai vacation off the beaten track when you visit the long white sands of Aliomanu Beach. Located above Anahola on the way to our North Shore Kauai vacation rentals, this Kauai beach is a hidden gem and means “Oil of the Shark.”
Kauai Beaches
Choose your favorite Kauai beaches. Our Kauai map reveals each magnificent stretch of sand and/or coastal area to experience on your Kauai vacation. From the world’s best secluded shores at Polihale, to sparkling sands touching the majestic Na Pali Coast at Ke`e, there are many places to explore near our Kauai resorts at Poipu Beach and Princeville. Click on any Kauai beach name to be swept away to our island paradise and see our favorite things to do on the splendid coastline of the oldest Hawaiian island.
Anahola Beach Park Offers Safe Kauai Beach for Eastside Swimming
Anahola Beach makes for a perfect stop to or from our Princeville rentals. The surf conditions are excellent for swimming and Kauai snorkeling. Frequented by locals, this white crescent Kauai beach offers something for all on the island’s east side.
Anini Beach Near Princeville Resort Offers Scenic Beauty
On this Kauai beach near Princeville Resort, you can snorkel the longest and widest reef in the Hawaiian islands and swim in safe, shallow water during summer. Anini Beach calls you with its dreamlike sparkling sand, colorful fish and beautiful turquoise waters.
Baby Beach is a Poipu Resort Hidden Gem
Kids and families love this shallow water Poipu beach with its white sand. A reef just offshore keeps waves down to no more than a few inches high during most of the year. Baby Beach provides a great spot for a day of play in the sun. This Kauai family beach is located in a […]
Brennecke Beach – A Boogie Boarder’s Paradise
Watch the waves break at Brennecke Beach or stay nearby at our Kauai vacation rentals. If you are an experienced boogie boarder, this standout among Kauai beaches will not disappoint. Surf can get big here in summer so use caution when going out for the first time.
Donkey Beach on the Coastal Kauai Path
Donkey Beach has seen many changes over the years from a place of relative seclusion to being a popular stop on the Kauai bike path. Also known as Kuna Bay, it’s still a beautiful Kauai beach with pristine sand shaded by ironwood trees. For an enjoyable Kauai activity consider renting a bike in Kapaa and […]
Fuji Beach in Kapaa is Keiki Friendly
Located in the center of Kapaa, this East Shore beach is a popular stop along the Kauai coastal path.
Glass Beach is a Gem Among Kauai Beaches
A rainbow swept over this black sand beach and left behind many colors. Each tint can be found in particles of multicolored glass. Softened by the ocean to dull edges, the glass fragments remain vibrant. I like to search for blue which is my favorite and not always easy to find. In addition to color, […]
Haena Beach Park and North Shore Kauai Beaches
Please see our updated “North Shore Kauai road news which includes new parking regulations and Shuttle information” post for new rules on visiting Haena. On behalf of our island community, we thank you for your kokua. Within a short walk of our Kauai vacation rentals at Ha`ena, there is a trio of North Shore Kauai […]
Hanalei Bay – One of the Best Beaches in America
One of the most spectacular Kauai beaches is Hanalei Bay with its iconic view of Bali Hai. This sweeping two mile crescent-shaped bay fronting our Hanalei rentals, has also been a favorite Hollywood movie location and was featured in The Descendants.
Hideaways Beach Offers Two Kauai Beaches at Princeville Resort
Split in half by a rocky point and tucked below two Kauai resorts at the top of Princeville, Hideaways Beach offers a secluded escape for our Kauai vacation rental guests with its golden stretch of sand and views of Bali Hai. There are reefs for Kauai snorkeling when the surf is calm and plenty of […]
Kalapaki Beach and Lihue Honored in 20 Best Small Towns in America
Take a peek into the history of this Kauai beach that lured the first major oceanfront Kauai resort to its shores. Our Kauai vacation rental guests make this their first or last beach stop near the airport. Located in Lihue and a top pick by Smithsonian Magazine.
Kalihiwai Beach Starts a Perfect Day on the North Shore Kauai
“Kalihiwai has it all from the deep sandy beach, shade cover under ironwood trees and spectacular setting nestled between black rocks. You can also swim in fresh water where the Kalihiwai River meets the ocean.” That’s the recommendation from Pat Finberg, our guest concierge manager who helps our Kauai vacation rental guests. I stopped by […]
Kapaa Beach Offers Family Fun At Eastside Kauai Beaches
In the olden days this is where canoes stopped to get their bearings before making a beeline directly across the channel to Oahu. Now you can stop and enjoy many Kauai activities here at the park between our North and South Shore Kauai vacation rentals.
Kauai Beaches | New Kauai Video Offers Ocean Safety Tips
Our beautiful Kauai beaches offer enjoyment to all but can sometimes be dangerous during seasonal surf conditions and rip currents. We encourage our Kauai vacation rental guests to learn more about ocean safety in this new video. It takes 6 minutes of your time but can save your life or that of a loved one. […]
Kealia Beach On Kuhio Highway and Kauai Path
This awesome Kauai beach is next to Kuhio Highway enroute from the airport to our Kauai vacation rentals at Princeville Resort. Plan a Kauai family-style picnic at Kealia Beach, enjoy ocean sports and walk the coastal Kauai Path along its half-mile stretch of white sand.
Kee Beach Is A Kauai Favorite
Kee Beach is where the road ends on the famous North Shore. It is also the start of the Kalalau trail.
Keiki Cove – A Favorite Poipu Beach For Kids
Just a short distance from Koloa Town, and our Kauai vacation rentals near Lawai Beach, is this little inlet and small strip of sand known at Keiki Cove. Its shallow waters and typically gentle lapping waves are perfect for the little ones to learn about the ocean.
Kekaha Beach Park and Beautiful Kauai Sunsets
The sun always shines at Kekaha Beach and the Kauai sunsets here are magnificent. Our Kauai vacation rental guests come for the wide sand beach and fewer crowds. The sea sparkles and the land flattens wide and long at this hidden gem.
Kiahuna Beach at Poipu | A Kauai Family Favorite
One of the most popular Kauai beaches on the South Shore fronts many of our Kauai vacation rentals. Locals call it Kiahuna Beach and visitors know it as Sheraton. Whatever the name, no Kauai vacation is complete without a visit to this wonderful white sand beach.
Kipu Kai Beach and other Kauai Film Locations from The Descendants
You can easily drive to many Kauai beaches and movie locations featured in The Descendants. Except for one. It’s the magnificent overlook above Kipu Kai beach that played a prominent role in the movie. Hollywood made it look like the overlook was across from Kealia beach near Kapaa. Our Kauai vacation rental guests who tried […]
Kukuiula Bay Offers Kauai Beach for Families and Small Boat Harbor
Plan a perfect Kauai beach day at Kukui`ula Bay. There are many Kauai activities to enjoy at its quaint harbor near Poipu Beach. Watch the Kauai sunset from here or at our Kauai vacation rentals nearby.
Larsen’s Beach Has Beauty and Remote Location on North Shore Kauai
For many Kauai vacation rental guests, this long stretch of sand offers a picturesque seascape on the North Shore. Hawaiians have come here for generations to harvest seaweed. Read our Kauai beach guide to discover more about Larsen’s Beach and its Swedish connection.
Lawai Beach at the Beach House | Kauai Snorkeling at Poipu Resort
Here is a top pick for Kauai snorkeling and highly recommended to our Kauai vacation rental guests. While the strip of sand is narrow on this Kauai beach especially during high tide, the main attraction here is underwater with the colorful fish you will see.
Lumahai Beach Offers Spectacular Beauty With Each Season
Made famous in the movie, South Pacific, this gorgeous beach features rugged beauty.
Lydgate Beach is a Kauai Family Tradition Rooted in Hawaiian Culture
Lydgate Beach has always been a place of Kauai family celebrations and Hawaiian culture. This Kauai beach has some of the easiest Kauai snorkeling. Two seawater pools include one for kids. Pack a picnic lunch at your Kauai vacation rental to enjoy at this park and playground.
Maha`ulepu – South Shore Kauai Hidden Treasure
As the last accessible, undeveloped coastline on the south shore of Kauai, Maha`ulepu still remains a quiet and unique refuge. Kauai residents and their families come here to relax, picnic, hike, fish, dive, surf and windsurf and to observe the sea life along the coast. Visitors say that the area – pristine, inspiring and still […]
Moloa`a Beach Famous for Gilligan’s Island
A short drive from Princeville Resort and our North Shore Kauai vacation rentals is the beautiful horseshoe shaped Moloa`a Beach. This peaceful Kauai beach where Gilligan once roamed, offers a multitude of Kauai activities to enjoy.
Naue is a Hidden Find Among Kauai Beaches
Known locally for its beauty and off the beaten track destination, Naue is located near Tunnels Beach and four miles from Hanalei.
Poipu Beach is One of the Best Kauai Beaches
Enjoy one of the best beaches in America when you visit Poipu Beach. This jewel among Kauai beaches was honored by The Travel Channel as one of the top ten in the United States. It remains a Kauai family favorite and is popular with our Kauai vacation rental guests and Kauai webcam visitors. The sand […]
Polihale Beach Is A Westside Kauai Adventure
Polihale beach features the rugged beauty of our Na Pali coast and stunning ocean views that will stay with you for a lifetime.
Puu Poa Beach A Classic Kauai Escape Above Hanalei Bay Resort
Just below Hanalei Bay Resort and a short walk from our Kauai vacation rentals there, are the two beaches of Pu`u Poa. These Kauai beaches also front the neighboring St. Regis Princeville. Exceptional views await you and a beautiful stretch of sand.
Queens Bath Kauai Offers A Royal Escape In Summer
Located near our Princeville Resort rentals, Queens Bath has a Jekyll and Hyde personality. While calm in summer it can be the complete opposite in winter. Read our Kauai beach guide to this popular Kauai activity.
Rock Quarry Stands Out Among Secluded Kilauea Kauai Beaches
This gorgeous stretch of sand seldom seen by visitors is also called “Kahili” in Hawaiian. Located south of Kilauea town and near one of our newest Kauai vacation rentals “Hale Kai Kalani,” this is the place to go for an idyllic escape on the famous North Shore.
Salt Pond is Unique Among Kauai Beaches
Which of our Kauai beaches had its own mayor, Hawaii’s only natural salt beds and an airstrip nearby that was important to aviation history? It’s also a perfect place to swim with its curved protected reef. If you’re thinking Salt Pond Beach, you’ve arrived at one of the most popular swimming beaches of Kauai. For […]
Sealodge Offers Secluded Kauai Beach
Pick our Kauai vacation rentals at Sealodge and you’ll be just a short walk to this secluded Kauai beach in the Princeville Resort community. Also known in Hawaiian as Kaweonui Beach, this is a popular Kauai snorkel destination
Secret Beach and Lava Pools | A Surprise Among Kauai Beaches
With its wide stretch of sand and secluded North Shore Kauai location, Secret Beach offers one of the most picturesque Kauai beaches to explore. Also nearby is the quaint community of Kilauea and its famous lighthouse.
Shipwreck Beach and Famous Jump From Makawehi Point
Our beautiful South Shore Kauai beaches include Shipwreck Beach on the eastern end of Poipu Resort. It is only a short distance from our Kauai vacation rentals and close to many Kauai resorts including Poipu Sands and Makahuena.
Tunnels Beach Offers Best Snorkeling on Kauai
Tunnels Beach offers some of the best Kauai snorkeling. Stay at our nearby Haena Kauai vacation rentals and walk to this spectacular Kauai beach.
Wailua Beach Rooted in Hawaiian History
Step onto Wailua Beach during your Kauai vacation rental stay and you are on a choice piece of land where the Polynesians first arrived and that Hawaiian Ali`i (royalty) later made their own. Native Hawaiians consider this area and Kauai beach to be one of the most sacred and culturally significant places in the islands.
Waimea Offers Many Black Sand Kauai Beaches
Four Kauai beaches in or around Waimea town offer a choice of Kauai activities and black sand beauty. This gateway community to Waimea Canyon also has unique places for our Kauai vacation rental guests to shop.
Waipouli Beach Has Two Locations in Kapaa
Pick the right Waipouli Beach for you with our tips. Located on the famous Coconut Coast in Kapaa.