Kalapaki Beach at a Glance
Kalapaki Beach, located near Lihue at the entrance of Nawiwili Harbor, is one of Kauai’s most popular beaches. It offers great swimming conditions as the ocean bottom is sandy and gently sloping. When the conditions are right, Kalapaki is also a good spot for beginning bodyboarders and surfers. The waves here are mostly gentle and roll across a shallow sand bar. Occasionally high surf is coming from an easterly or southeasterly direction, which may generate strong rip currents.
The white-sand beach is about a quarter mile (400 m) long and quite wide. The Kauai Marriott Resort & Beach Club is located directly on the beach. On the backshore is a grassy strip that makes a beautiful contrast against the golden sand. Fronting Kalapaki Beach are a number of restaurants and shops renting out kayaks, catamarans and sailboats.
Kalapaki Beach is also home of a 40-acre (161,874 sq. m) lagoon area called Kauai Lagoons. It is enclosed by stones and said to have been built by the legendary menehune. According to Hawaiian legend, the menehune are craftsmen and master builders who live in the forests away from normal humans. The Kauai Lagoons area is now a wildlife sanctuary.
Kalapaki Beach in Bullet Points
- Wide, sandy and popular beach near Lihue
- Has been used for surfing lessons
- Wide, sandy beach
- Fronted by shops, restaurants and rental
services
Kalapaki Beach Facilities (top)
- Sailboat, kayak, catamaran rentals
- Storefronts
- Harbor
- Parking
- Surf lessons
- Picnic areas
Kalapaki Beach Water Activities
- Swimming
- Bodyboarding
- Surfing
- Sailing
- Paddling
- Volleyball games
Kalapaki Beach Driving Directions / Location
If coming from the north, take Highway 56 until it turns
to Highway 51. Drive down Highway for approximately 2.8
miles. Take a left at Rice Street. From Rice Street,
Kalapaki Beach is 1.5 miles away.
If coming from the aouth, take Highway 50 heading north.
Take a right on Nawiliwili Road on Highway 58. Drive
down Nawiliwili Road for about 2 miles.
Address: Rice Rd, Off Highway 56, Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii 96766
Kalapaki Beach Map (top)
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Kalapaki Beach Weather (top)
Now
76°F
Windchill:
76°F
Partly Cloudy
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Location: Lihue, HI, US
Wind: 17 mph NE
Humidity: 71%
Visibility: 0.1 mi
Pressure: 30.09 in rising
Sunrise: 6:52 am
Sunset: 5:53 pm
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Fri
Hi: 79°F
Low: 73°F
Scattered Showers
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Sat
Hi: 79°F
Low: 72°F
Scattered Showers
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Kalapaki Beach Photos (click to enlarge)
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Kalapaki Beach Reviews and Comments
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Safety Tip
Whatever beach in Hawaii you visit, please have in mind that the ocean can
be very dangerous. Never turn your back against the waves and watch out for underwater
currents and always check the surf conditions. Pay attention to signs posted on
the beach. If you are not sure about the conditions, ask the lifeguards (if any
on the beach). Please
click here to
read more about ocean safety in Hawaii.
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