Beach · Hanapēpē, Kauai

Salt Pond Beach Park

Salt Pond Beach Park
Photo: Christoph Strässler from Oberdorf BL, Schweiz, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

A reef keeps the water calm for swimming on most days. Local families still harvest salt in the ponds behind the beach.

Updated November 11, 2026On day 4 of Kauai in 5 Days

Visiting Salt Pond Beach Park: what to know

Tickets
Free
Time needed
1–2 hours
Best time
Late afternoon
Getting there
About 5 minutes from Hanapēpē

Kauai itineraries with Salt Pond Beach Park

Day 4 of Kauai in 5 Days

Waimea Canyon and Kōkeʻe

How Salt Pond Beach Park fits into a day.
  1. 8:00Waimea Canyon LookoutWaimea Canyon
  2. 10:00Kalalau LookoutKōkeʻe
  3. 13:00Lunch in Waimea townWaimea
  4. 15:00Salt Pond Beach ParkHanapēpē
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Salt Pond Beach Park FAQs

Can you visit the salt ponds?

View them from outside; they are private family plots.

Is it good for kids?

Yes, the water is often calm.

Are there lifeguards?

Usually; check on arrival.

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