13 Free Swimming Holes near Kapaa, HI 96746
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Lydgate Beach Park
Lihue, Hawaii
3.3 miles SThe most popular beach park on Kauai's east shore features a double-sectioned pool protected from ocean swells by a man-made rock barrier — ideal for safe, calm swimming.
Camp, Swim
Nawiliwili
Lihue, Hawaii
9.4 miles SA beach park and port on Kauai's south-east coast at Nawiliwili Bay, about 1.9 miles south of Lihue — a convenient coastal stop near Rice Street.
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Kilauea Bay
Kilauea, Hawaii
10.5 miles NWA calm bay where the Kilauea Stream meets the ocean — popular for surfing at Kahili Beach, fishing, and kayaking along a slow-moving stream.
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Maha'ulepu
Koloa, Hawaii
14.1 miles SThe last undeveloped coastline on Kauai's south shore — a pristine, secluded spot for relaxing, hiking, fishing, diving, surfing, and windsurfing away from resort crowds.
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Makawehi Point
Koloa, Hawaii
16.1 miles SWLocated next to Shipwreck Beach in South Kauai, these ancient limestone sea cliffs have been virtually sandblasted by a combination of wind, salt and water over millions of years.
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Spouting Horn
Koloa, Hawaii
17.2 miles SWA lava shelf blowhole that erupts up to 50 feet into the air with every wave — spectacular at sunset when sea spray catches the rainbow's colors, with a second hole that groans with air.
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Allerton's Beach
Koloa, Hawaii
17.4 miles SWA narrow surfing beach on Kauai favored by locals — snorkeling can be excellent in calm winter conditions, though the small shore sometimes disappears under water seasonally.
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Ke'e Beach
Kapaa, Hawaii
18.2 miles NWAt the end of the road on Kauai's North Shore, a famous lagoon teeming with fish for snorkeling — though the Puka Ulua opening to the sea has strong currents to watch.
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Hanakapiai
Kapaa, Hawaii
18.6 miles NWA stunning beach on Kauai's Napali Coast reached via about 2 miles of the Kalalau Trail — not for novice hikers, but the reward includes a waterfall trail and access to the famous Kalalau route.
Hike, Swim
Kauai Area
Kalaheo, Hawaii
19.8 miles WSwim near Kalaheo, Hawaii
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Swinging Bridges
Hanapepe, Hawaii
20.0 miles SWA scenic valley hike past two plank-and-cable swinging bridges over the Waihe'e River — the first bridge is short and low, the second more dramatic.
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Kekaha Beach
Kekaha, Hawaii
25.5 miles WA long, surf-friendly beach on Kauai's southwest shore starting 15 miles of uninterrupted sand — popular with local surfers, bodyboarders, and fishers.
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Poli'Hale Beach
Waimea, Hawaii
27.3 miles WHawaii's longest beach stretches 17 miles of white sand dunes at the end of Highway 50 — a remote paradise for beachcombing and shelling far from the crowds.
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