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Hanalei Bay -: Between Puupoa and Makahoa Points, Hanalei. There are powerful rip currents along the length of the beach. Lifeguards are stationed at Black Pot Beach Park. Check with them before going in the water.
Kalalau Beach -: Kalalau Beach is located in Na Pali Coast State Park at the foot of Kalalau Valley. Permits are required for camping anywhere in the park and for hiking beyond Hanakapiai, the first beach and valley on the Kalalau Trail. Do not hike into Kalalau without a permit, or you will be asked to leave. Keep in mind that you are in a wilderness park and a long way from professional rescue assistance. If you are in doubt about the safety of the ocean conditions, check with the park ranger.
Kalapaki Beach -: Fronting the Kaua'i Marriott Resort and Beach Club on Nawiliwili Bay, Lihue. Its protected location makes it a great place for families with small children. Public parking, showers and restrooms to the rear of the beach have been provided by the Kauai Marriott Resort and Beach Club. There are no lifeguards. This is more of a tourist area, but the locals also visit this beach.
Kee Beach -: Kee Beach is located in Ha'ena State park at the west end of Highway 56. It is the most popular snorkeling site on Kauai's north shore. There are no lifeguards here.
Lumahai Beach -: At the foot of Lumahai Valley along Highway 56. Caution: DO NOT swim, bodysurf, or bodyboard here if the surf is up. There are no lifeguards at this remote site, and there is no other rescue assistance nearby.
Mahaulepu Beach -: East of the town of Koloa. Take Koloa Road to Weliweli Road and pass San Raphael Church. There are no lifeguards. Since public access is permitted only during the day, be sure you leave before dark. The landowner provides security patrols to ensure that everyone observes the visiting hours. Reminder, the gates are locked at night.
Poipu Beach Park -: On Hoowili Road off of Poipu Beach Road, Poipu. beach park. visitors and residents. This beach has something for everyone: a protected swimming area for families with little children, a bodyboarding site directly in front of the park for older children and novice adults, a surfing site for experience surfers and a good reef for snorkeling. Hawaiian monk seals regularly come to rest and bask in the sun at Nukumoi Point. Lifeguards are stationed at the beach park. Check with them before going in the water. This is our favorite beach on Kauai.
Polihale State Park -: West end of Kaumuali'i Highway. This side of the island is also known for its large tiger sharks. Be careful swimming here. Remember that this is a remote beach with no lifeguards or any other rescue assistance nearby.
Salt Pond Beach Park -: West of Puolo Point, Hanapepe. There are no lifeguards stationed here. Swim near shore if the surf is up.
Secret Beach -: Between Kilauea Point and Kalihiwai Bay, Kilauea. There are no lifeguards at this remote beach.
Shipwreck Beach -: In Poipu fronting the Hyatt Regency Kauai Resort and Spa. 1571 Poipu Road. The ocean bottom drops quickly to overhead depths. No lifeguards are stationed here, so check with the resident surfers for conditions before going in the water. The Hyatt Regency Kauai Resort uses a flag warning system for its guest with red indicating dangerous conditions. Check for the color of the flag.
Tunnels Beach -: At Haena Point approximately one-half mile east of Haena Beach Park. Swimming and snorkeling here are not advisable if windsurfers are using the area. They come in and out of the beach at high rates of speed, and a collision with one of them would be painful and dangerous.

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