Māhāʻulepū Beach

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A curving sand beach backed by trees stretches along the Māhāʻulepū coast. In the resident’s photos, waves break along the open shore.

Photos and local notes from a Kauai resident.

Waves along a sandy beach lined with trees.
Waves along a sandy beach lined with trees.

A local view

His notes recall the shallow reef and the sight of kiteboarders and windsurfers. The trees behind the sand show up in both views.

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