Location: Poipu
Top Things to do in Poipu
6 Beaches in Poipu That You Shouldn't Miss
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. Baby Beach
5. 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.
6. 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!
