Lydgate Beach Park
Lihue, Hawaii
Camp and Swim
Lydgate Beach Park is one of the most popular beach parks on Kauai's east shore. The park's main attraction is the large, double-sectioned pool on the northern end of the beach that is protected from ocean swells by a man-made rock barrier, which was built in 1964 using huge boulders.
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Lydgate Beach Park is one of the most popular beach parks on Kauai’s east shore. The beach park’s main attraction is the large, double-sectioned pool on the northern end of the beach that is protected from ocean swells by a rock barrier.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- 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 Lihue, Hawaii
- Head north on Fujii St toward Oxford St (305 ft)
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto Oxford St (0.2 mi)
- Continue onto Ahukini Rd (1.1 mi)
- Turn left onto HI-51 N (1.5 mi)
- Continue onto HI-56 N (2.4 mi)
- Slight right toward Leho Dr (121 ft)
- Slight right onto Leho Dr (0.4 mi)
- Turn right onto Nalu RdDestination will be on the right(0.3 mi)
Lydgate Beach Park is located on the East side of Kauai adjacent to the Wailua River.
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