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Kauai Beach Travel Guide

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Beach Destinations Near Kauai

Oahu, HI
(108 mi.)
Molokai, HI
(163 mi.)
Lanai, HI
(177 mi.)
Maui, HI
(201 mi.)
Kihei, HI
(205 mi.)

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Kauai coast (courtesy, Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau)

Kauai Beach Highlights

By Travel Expert: Ludmilla Alexander

Novice surfers will find gentle waves at Poipu Beach.
Head offshore to Ke'e Lagoon, Tunnels Reef, and Cannons—offshore dive sites ranging in depth from 12 to 65 feet. Underwater terrain includes coral reefs, lava tubes, and caves, all teeming with rainbow-hued fish.
Hit the South Shore along with new and experienced divers in winter, when waters are calm.
Mind the strong outgoing tide at North Shore's Anini Beach, the largest reef on Kauai.

Kauai Overview

On any list of the world's most spectacular islands, Kauai ranks right up there with Bora Bora, Huahine, and Rarotonga. All the elements are here: moody rainforests, majestic cliffs, jagged peaks, emerald valleys, palm trees swaying in the breeze, daily rainbows, and some of the most spectacular golden beaches you'll find anywhere. Soft tropical air, sunrise bird song, essences of ginger and plumeria, golden sunsets, sparkling waterfalls -- you don't just go to Kauai, you absorb it with every sense. It may get more than its fair share of tropical downpours, but that's what makes it so lush and green -- and creates an abundance of rainbows. Read More

Hotels

from: $119

ResortQuest Kauai Beach Hotel

650 Aleka Loop
Kapaa, HI 96746 Map

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Kauai Inn

2430 Hulemahu Road
Lihue, HI Map

Distance: 0.1 mi.
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Kauai Marriott Resort & Beach Club

Kalapaki Beach, 3610 Rice Street
Lihue (Island of Kauai), HI 96766 Map

Distance: 0.5 mi.
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Attractions

Kalapaki Beach

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(about two miles from Lihue)
off of Highway 50
Lihue, Hawaii 96766

Distance: 0.5 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Aside from the usual (stunning) stretch of white... Read More

Lydgate Beach

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On Hwy. 56 in Wailua
Kauai, Hawaii

Distance: 4.6 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Frolic on this calm beach filled with young... Read More

Kealia Beach

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Kuhio Highway, 10 Mile Marker
Kapa'a, Hawaii 96751

Distance: 6.4 mi. (from destination center)

Description: This Coconut Coast beach is a favorite of surfers... Read More

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Airports

Major Airports near Kauai

	Distance (mi.)
Kauai Island Lihue Airport	1.4 map	Flight Deals to LIH
Honolulu/Oahu International Airport	102.7 map	Flight Deals to HNL
Maui Kahului Airport	203.4 map	Flight Deals to OGG

Other Smaller Airports near Kauai

	Distance (mi.)
Hoolehua Molokai Airport	168.3 map

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Flight Deals to Kauai

Originating	From
Honolulu (HNL) to Kauai (LIH)	$156
Oakland (OAK) to Kauai (LIH)	$482
Portland, OR (PDX) to Kauai (LIH)	$489
Seattle (SEA) to Kauai (LIH)	$491
Los Angeles (LAX) to Kauai (LIH)	$522

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