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Your Guide to the Best Beaches in Kauai, Hawaii

Kauai is absolutely amazing It's one of the northern Hawaiian Islands that has a beauty all its own. You can explore the best beaches of Kauai by the going to the South Side of Kauai, the North Side of Kauai, the West Side of Kauai, or the East Side of Kauai. Check out each blog post for ideas ofĀ the best beaches, waterfalls, and snorkeling destinations to visit on your next trip to Kauai!

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My Top 13 Best Beaches in Kauai, Hawaii

I put this highlight reel together so you could get an idea of some of the best beaches in Kauai. There is a full video and blog post for each of these beaches below:

 

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Best Beaches on the South Side of Kauai

I have posted each beach and snorkeling destination in order starting from the most western point on the south side of Kauai and then traveling east along the southern coast of Kauai. This will allow you to hit these beaches and snorkeling spots in order and to maximize your time in southern Kauai!


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Salt Pond Beach Park,

South Kauai, Hawaii

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Glass Beach,

South Kauai, Hawaii

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Snorkeling at Lawa'i Beach,

South Kauai, Hawaii

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Baby Beach,

South Kauai, Hawaii

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Kiahuna Beach,

South Kauai, Hawaii

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Poipu Beach,

South Kauai, Hawaii

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Brennecke's Beach,

South Kauai, Hawaii

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Shipwreck Beach,

South Kauai, Hawaii

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Best Beaches on the North Side of Kauai

I have posted each beach in order starting from the most western point of the north shore of kauai and then traveling east along the northern coast of Kauai. This will allow you to hit these beaches in order and to maximize your time in northern Kauai!


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Kalalau Trail to Hanakapi'ai Beach,

North Kauai, Hawaii

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Ke'e Beach,

North Kauai, Hawaii

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Ha'ena Beach Park,

North Kauai, Hawaii

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Cannon's Beach,

North Kauai, Hawaii

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Tunnels Beach,

North Kauai, Hawaii

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Lumaha'i Beach,

North Kauai, Hawaii

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Kahalahala Beach,

North Kauai, Hawaii

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Hanalei Beach Park,

North Kauai, Hawaii

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Black Pot Beach,

North Kauai, Hawaii

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Queens Bath Tide Pools,

North Kauai, Hawaii

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Anini Beach,

North Kauai, Hawaii

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Secret Beach/Kauapea Beach,

North Kauai, Hawaii

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Larson's Beach/Larsen's Beach,

North Kauai, Hawaii

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Moloa'a Beach,

North Kauai, Hawaii

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Best Beaches on the West Side of Kauai

The west side of Kauai had one of the best beaches right on the edge of the Napali Coast, but we needed a Jeep (or 4x4) to reach it. Most of the Napali Coast and its beaches are only accessible by boat, helicopter, or hiking with a permit. This is where famous movies like Jurassic Park and King Kong were filmed.


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Napali Coast Raft Excursion,

West Kauai, Hawaii

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Polihale State Park Beach,

West Kauai, Hawaii

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Best Beaches and Waterfalls on the East side of Kauai

East Kauai has some of the best beaches and waterfalls. This is where we stayed on our trip to Kauai. We loved it because it was centrally located to get to either the north side or the south side of the island. Check out each blog post for ideas of beaches and waterfalls to visit on your next trip to Kauai.


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Anahola Beach,

East Kauai, Hawaii

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Donkey Beach,

East Kauai, Hawaii

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Secret Falls,

East Kauai, Hawaii

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Wailua Falls,

East Kauai, Hawaii

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Plantation Hale Suites, Unit A-11,

at Waipouli Beach, Kapaa,

East Kauai, Hawaii

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