Poipu Beach Park
Koloa, Hawaii
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Kauai’s alluring southern coastline features a series of unusual reef formations and white sand beaches, each with its own shoreline environment. Swimming, boogie boarding, surfing, snorkeling and scuba diving are all found within a one mile stretch of coastline. Poipu Beach Park is considered among the safest in Hawaii, with a lifeguard on duty seven days a week.
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- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Koloa, Hawaii
- Head northwest on Koloa Rd toward Ala Kalanikaumaka St (276 ft)
- Turn left onto Ala Kalanikaumaka St (1.7 mi)
- At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit onto Poipu Rd (1.1 mi)
- Turn right onto Hoowili Rd (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto Hoone Rd (121 ft)
Located in the community of Poʻipū on the southern coast of Kauaʻi island in Hawaii.
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