Poʻipū Beach Park


Poipū Beach Park is located in the community of Poipū on the southern coast of Kauai island in Hawaii.
The beach is a park has lifeguards provided by county of Kauai. There are swimming and snorkeling areas, and a surf break over a reef for experienced surfers only. It can get crowded on weekends.
It was ranked as the best beach in America by Florida International University professor Stephen Leatherman, "Dr Beach" in 2001. It is located at. Nearby points of interest include the Kāneiolouma Complex, an ancient Hawaiian village across the street, and the Moir Gardens on the Kiahuna plantation.
Starting in 2021, Green sea turtles have been crawling out of the sea to bask and doze on Poʻipū Beach every afternoon and evening, surrounded by tourists. Hawaiian monk seals sometimes haul out here to rest.