Beach · Poʻipū, Kauai

Poʻipū Beach Park

Poʻipū Beach Park
Photo: James Abbott from New Westminster, B.C., Canada, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

A sandbar links the beach to a small islet, creating calm water on one side. Hawaiian monk seals often rest here.

Updated November 11, 2026On day 5 of Kauai in 5 Days

Visiting Poʻipū Beach Park: what to know

Tickets
Free
Time needed
2–3 hours
Best time
Late afternoon
Getting there
In Poʻipū, about 25 minutes from Līhuʻe

Kauai itineraries with Poʻipū Beach Park

Day 5 of Kauai in 5 Days

Poʻipū and the south

How Poʻipū Beach Park fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Spouting HornPoʻipū
  2. 10:00Allerton GardenPoʻipū
  3. 13:00Lunch in Old Kōloa TownKōloa
  4. 15:00Poʻipū Beach ParkPoʻipū
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Poʻipū Beach Park FAQs

Is Poʻipū Beach good for snorkelling?

Yes, on calm days.

What if a monk seal is on the beach?

Keep well back and follow the volunteers' signs.

Are there lifeguards?

Yes.

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