Poipu Beach Park at a Glance
Poipu Beach Park is a 100-foot (30 m) wide and 3-mile (4.8 km) stretch
of white-sand shoreline. In 2001, the renowned beachologist Dr. Stephen
“Dr. Beach” Leatherman, picked Poipu Beach Park as the
best beach in the U.S. Travel Channel also named Poipu
Beach Park as one of America’s and the World’s Best
Beaches. As Kauai’s most popular beach, it attracts many
beachgoers, yet it is never crowded in the way popular Waikiki
Beach on the neighboring island of Oahu is.
Poipu Beach Park is a family beach, and it accommodates
nearly every type of beach activity. Two beaches
actually make up Poipu Beach. The eastern side is called
Baby Beach because it’s where keikis (kids) can swim
free from dangers of big waves and strong currents. The
water here is just a few inches deep and is sheltered by
a jetty. On the western side of the beach, the waves
break on the reef. This is the spot frequented by
surfers and is also good for fishing, snorkeling, pole
fishing and windsurfing.
A tombolo (known as Nukumoi Point) separates the two
bays. A tombolo is a narrow piece of land, such as a
spit or a bar, extending from a shore to an island.
Poipu Beach Park’s tombolo is the favorite spot of the
endangered Hawaiian monk seal; they are often found
napping here in the afternoon. The area just before the
tombolo, on the western side of the beach, is frequented
by beginning bodyboarders. Waves here break gently on a
shallow sandbar.
Poipu Beach Park in Bullet Points
- Consists of two lagoons separated by a tombolo
- Named best beach in America both by Travel
Channel and Dr. Beach
- Has a protected swimming area for kids
- Water activities equipment can be rented on the
beach
- Great beach for picnics and sunset watching
Poipu Beach Park Facilities (top)
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Picnic tables
- Children’s playground
- Lifeguards
Poipu Beach Park Water Activities
- Swimming
- Snorkeling
- Surfing
- Bodyboarding
- Windsurfing
Poipu Beach Park Driving Directions / Location
From Koloa, take a right at the town’s T intersection,
then a left to Poipu Road (look for the Chevron
Station). When you reach the fork with the “Welcome to
Poipu” sign, continue driving for about 1.75 miles.
Poipu Road curves to the left following the coastline.
Continue driving for another mile, then take a right on
Hoowi Road. Poipu Beach Park is at the end of Hoowii
Road.
Address: 2250 Kuai Rd., Koloa, Hawaii 96756
Poipu Beach Park Map (top)
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Poipu Beach Park Weather (top)
Now
65°F
Windchill:
65°F
Light Rain
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Location: Koloa, HI, US
Wind: 9 mph N
Humidity: 90%
Visibility: 0.07 mi
Pressure: 30.09 in steady
Sunrise: 6:43 am
Sunset: 6:47 pm
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Thu
Hi: 72°F
Low: 64°F
Partly Cloudy
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Fri
Hi: 71°F
Low: 65°F
Showers
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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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