The setting sun warms the western sky as a pair of surfers catch one last wave at Kauai’s Poipu Beach. This waterfront park is a favorite with locals and visitors alike, as it offers protected tidal pools where youngsters can frolic, exciting surf breaks and a colorful reef where sea turtles and monk seals often join the resident schools of tropical fish.
Located on the island’s southern coast, Poipu is close to many of the island’s most popular resorts and restaurants. The shoreside park provides restrooms, showers, picnic facilities and lifeguards. An additional reward for beach goers in the months from December through May is the frequent sightings of humpback whales, which often surface close to shore. For these reasons and more, Poipu has been named as one of America’s best beaches.
