Kauai Surfing Travel Guide

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Kauai Surfing Travel Tips

  • Kauai has a number of beaches that are good for surfing, including Poipu Beach, Hanalei Bay, Kalapaki Beach, Kealia Beach, Shipwreck Beach, and Kalihiwai Beach.
  • The best surfing conditions occur on Kauai's South Shore from May to October and on the North Shore from November to April.
  • If you're looking for a hotel near a decent surfing spot, try The Grand Hyatt Kauai, Sheraton Kauai Resort, Outrigger Kiahuna Plantation, or Kauai Inn.

Kauai Travel Guide

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

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Hotels

from: $220

Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa

1571 Poipu Road
Lihue (Island of Kauai), HI 96756 Map

Distance: 9.1 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars

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Good For Surfing
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from: $161

Sheraton Kauai Resort

2440 Hoonani Road
Koloa, HI 96756 Map

Distance: 9.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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Good For Surfing
Expert Rated & Recommended
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from: $164

Outrigger Kiahuna Plantation

2253 Poipu Road
Koloa, HI 96756 Map

Distance: 9.1 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

editor favorite hotel
Good For Surfing
Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0
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Attractions

Hanalei Bay

expert favorite attraction
Good For Surfing
Hwy. 560
Kauai, Hawaii

Distance: 17.8 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Carved into the base of a sheer cliff on one side, this North Shore beach is famous for its... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
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Poipu Beach

editor favorite attraction
Good For Surfing
Kauai, Hawaii

Distance: 9.3 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Enjoy the gentle waves on this golden sand crescent beach on the South Shore. Conditions are ideal... Read More
Editor Rated & Recommended
5_0

Kalapaki Beach

expert favorite attraction
Good For Surfing
(about two miles from Lihue)
off of Highway 50
Lihue, Hawaii 96766

Distance: 0.5 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0

Airports

Major Airports near Kauai

Distance (mi.)
Kauai Island Lihue Airport 1.4 map
Honolulu/Oahu International Airport 102.7 map
Maui Kahului Airport 203.4 map

Other Smaller Airports near Kauai

Distance (mi.)
Hoolehua Molokai Airport 168.3 map

Flight Deals to Kauai

Originating From
Honolulu (HNL) to Kauai (LIH) $103
Portland, OR (PDX) to Kauai (LIH) $388
Seattle (SEA) to Kauai (LIH) $422
San Francisco (SFO) to Kauai (LIH) $484
Los Angeles (LAX) to Kauai (LIH) $505

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Kauai Vacation Rentals

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from: $91

Beautiful Villa in Gated Community

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: BBQ, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Garage, Hair Dryer, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oven, Phone, Refrigerator, Stereo, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, Utensils, Wireless Internet Access
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from: $975

Splendid Hanalei Bay View Villa

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Sleeps: 12
Amenities: BBQ, DVD Player, Full kitchen, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Laundry, Linens, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Phone, Pool Table, Swimming Pool, TV
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from: $475

Dolphin Hale / GET EVERY 4TH NIGHT FREE *

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, Computer Access, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Jacuzzi, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Phone, Refrigerator, Stereo, Stove, TV, Utensils, VCR, Wireless Internet Access

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