Allerton's Beach
Koloa, Hawaii
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This beach is a favorite for surfers. When the water is calm, snorkeling can be really nice (usually in the winter). Shore is small and narrow and thus not a good beach for shore activities. Some times of the year the sand is nearly all under water. However it's a great place to sit for a while and watch surfers catch a few waves.
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Prince Kuhios Beach | Kauai Beach Scoop
This beach is a favorite for surfers. When the water is calm, snorkeling can be really nice (usually in the winter). Shore is small and narrow and thus not a good beach for shore activities. Some times of the year the sand is nearly all under water. However it’s a great place to sit for a while and watch surfers catch a few waves.
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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 1st exit onto Lawai RdPartial restricted usage road(2.5 mi)
- Continue straightRestricted usage road(0.2 mi)
South Shore of Kauai, Hawaii.
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