Location: Poipu
Top Things to do in Poipu
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Kauai’s South Shore is home to some of the country’s best beaches—for swimming, diving and all sorts of water sports. If sunbathing on a gorgeous beach isn’t relaxing enough, try a spa (where many treatments incorporate local ingredients). And if you’re in Poipu for a romantic escape, splurge on an oceanview room—the sunsets are spectacular.
Restaurants in Poipu
1. Poipu Beach Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,745 reviews
Reviewed By elsalita
We love this beach, we swim and snorkel here every couple of days when we visit Kauai. It is safe, there are 2 life guard stations. We typically swim and snorkel in front of the Marriott. We see beached monk seals almost every time we are there. There's plenty of fish to see and variety of fish is really good, humu's, wrasse's, moorish idol's, puffer fish, trigger fish, tang's trumpet fish and more, we have occasionally seen turtles and eels. The waves are sometimes a little large but it's usually pretty easy to get in the water. There's also covered table area's if your spending the day and bathrooms and showers as well. There's lots of free parking.
2. Makawehi Lithified Cliffs
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 253 reviews
Reviewed By rhondaa15 - Bristol, United States
This was a beautiful area , Great hike and watch many people jump off the clifts into the ocean . Which no way did we do that . Down along the beach were a mama and baby seal . Just a great place
3. Shipwreck Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,177 reviews
Reviewed By Cartoon25 - Kalispell, United States
An awesome beach with soft sands, a cool cliff rock walk, and big jagged rocks in the ocean that create exciting surf. This beach is a public beach close to the Grand Hyatt Hotel location. Easy to walk to, and you chill on the beach or explore the cliffs. Beach goers can watch the brave people jump into the ocean from the large cliff rocks above the beach. For a super great view, walk up the foot trail up to the tops of the cliff rocks. Once up top, walk along the cliff edge for dramatic views of the pounding surf, feel the warm sunshine on your face while the salty sea breeze keeps you invigorated and comfortable. The scenery is stunning morning, noon, or sunset. A must see spot while visiting Poipu!
4. Maha'ulepu Heritage Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 951 reviews
Reviewed By 3johnb - Valparaiso, United States
Great hike, sandy and many off trails that let you gaze at the ocean and cliffs. We wanted to go to the end but as you approach the golf course you will see signs of "sacred place". Next time I would stop here ( BIG stone wall to your left). From here on you walk over little rocks, then through a gold course to a path that seems to go don to the beach. Wonderful walk
5. Baby Beach
6. Kauai Culinary Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By Resort189583 - Walla Walla, United States
Wish the grill at our vrbo was hotter. Could buy fish in the center and lovely fresh veggies. Alas had to bypass food sellers and just sample white pineapple--extraordinary! And coconut curd. Yum. Lots of vendors, food bites from the local culinary school - which was also the cooking demo tonight - a salad with breadfruit, shrimp and pork belly. Delicious. A must do on Wednesday 330 to 6.
7. Mahaulepu Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By lynnem151
This is a great beach to hang out at but its not the greatest is you want to actually play in the water. Lots of mature trees for shade and great hiking along the shore bluffs. The road in can still be challenging although was graded within the last year so its not bad.
8. Gillin's Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By sihaviation - Auburn, United States
It’s a bit of a hike out here and only accessible on miles of dirt roads that you cannot take your rental car on. Beautiful stream and beach area that you can explore for miles! Saw a Hawaiian monk seal too!
9. Poipu Shopping Village
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 205 reviews
About Poipu Shopping Village: Poipu Shopping Village, it’s everything you’re looking for. In the heart of Poipu amid a lovely garden setting, with award-winning restaurants, unique and eclectic shops, art gallery, gift stores, jewelry stores and boutiques. You will discover a colorful array of shops, services and eateries on Poipu Road and Kiahuna Plantation Drive in one convenient location. It is the home of Keoki’s Paradise Restaurant, Pietro’s Pizza e Pasta, Puka Dogs, Bangkok Happy Bowl Thai Bistro & Bar, Anuenue Café, Island Taco, Papalani Gelato, Starbucks, Kauai Juice Co., Crazy Shirts, Honolua Surf Co., Whalers General Store, Na Hoku, Van Balen Fine Jewelry and much more. Stop by and enjoy Hula and live Hawaiian music every Monday and Thursday at 5 pm under the Banyan Trees. Island shopping doesn’t get much better than this! Join us for The Village Market the 1st & 3rd week of each month. Check out our Facebook page for up to date events, too.
Reviewed By Manderj - Nuneaton, United Kingdom
This is a great shopping area with some very nice shops. Na Hoku is a great Jewellery store with some lovely Hawaiian inspired pieces. Making waves has a great selection of swimwear , t-shirts, dresses and footwear. Elephant Walk has a great selection of Olu Kai shoes and flip flops. Cariloha is a shop selling goods made of Bamboo. Such lovely t-shirts. Sheets towels etc, which are extremely high quality. There also some great eating places. Love Keokis a great place to eat in lovely surroundings. Well worth a visit.
10. Spouting Horn
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 5,424 reviews
Water forced through a lava tube produces hissing and a plume of spray.
Reviewed By jodagayton - Oakland, United States
Great quick stop - spouts every minute - watch for swimming sea turtles in the breaking waves - lots of vendors setting up I guess for large tour groups - go early to avoid crowds - small platform to see spouts - worth a visit!
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