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Poʻipū Beach Park

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On Kauai’s South Shore, the sand at Poʻipū curves toward Nukumoi Point and a small rocky islet. Palm trees shade the picnic lawn just behind the beach.

Photos and local notes from a Kauai resident.

People stand at the edge of a curved sandy bay backed by palms.
The sand curves around the bay at Poʻipū.

A local view

“Sunsets!”

The resident who took these photos remembers Poʻipū as “very busy.” You can see the gathering place in his pictures: people line the water’s edge, while the picnic tables sit back from the sand with a view across the bay.

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Getting there

Entrance and parking

From Poʻipū Road, turn onto Hoowili Road and drive toward the ocean. Look for the public beach parking at the junction with Hoone Road. The state sketch shows parking on the inland side of Hoone Road.

Walk to the beach

Cross Hoone Road from the public lots toward the picnic pavilion. From there, walk across the lawn to the sand. The park sketch marks a restroom and lifeguard stand near the pavilion.

Poʻipū parking and pavilion sketch (1997, PDF page 2)

Beach parking directions from Boss Frog’s

Poʻipū Beach Park photos

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The sand curves around the bay at Poʻipū.
A picnic table on the lawn behind the shore.
A second view along the bay toward the palms.

Questions about Poʻipū Beach Park

Is the beach parking on the ocean side of Hoone Road?

The public lots are on the inland side, near Hoowili Road. Cross Hoone Road on foot to reach the pavilion and beach.

Poʻipū parking and pavilion sketch · Beach parking directions from Boss Frog’s

Is there a place to picnic or play?

Yes. The County lists picnic areas, pavilions, and playground equipment. Go Hawaiʻi also lists picnic tables and showers.

Kauai County park facilities · Go Hawaiʻi guide to Poʻipū Beach Park

What is the point in the middle of Poʻipū Beach?

That is Nukumoi Point. A sandbar sometimes connects the beach to a small rocky islet. How much sand you can see depends on the tide. You can look for the point from the beach.

Poʻipū beach report

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