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Kalapaki Beach, Lihue

4.4
#7 of 36 in Beaches in Kauai
Beach · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park
Surf, paddleboard, or take in the sun as you explore Kalapaki Beach. Lie under swaying palm trees and relax to Hawaiian music from nearby beach restaurants, or take a dip in the clear, blue water. Rent a surfboard, paddleboard, or kayak, and take a class ranging from beginner to advanced for another way to enjoy the waves. Play at the volleyball courts, or relax in the cabanas as you spend the day taking in the scenery. The beach also has an assortment of restaurants and a wide range of accommodation options nearby. Using our custom trip planner, Lihue attractions like Kalapaki Beach can form part of a personalized travel itinerary.
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  • By Mesa56
    This is an excellent beach setting. Warm water even in the first of March. Picnic tables and trees behind the Anchor Shopping Center. Public outdoor shower and rest rooms are a great addition...  more »
  • By Barheat
    This sandy beach in a calm cove is the idyllic Hawaiian beach. Back from the beach is a wide stretch of grass for your towels. You can swim in the calm waters or try paddle boarding with the waves...  more »
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  • By Jay Medlin
    On NCL cruise and turned this place into our own beach front resort for two days. No rocks, clean, lounge rentals, bathrooms, restaurants, shops. Loved it!
  • By Kasi Miro
    Nice Beach for Swimming and the Kids, no Rocks und no dangerous Waves.
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