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Shipwreck Beach, Poipu

4.4

#2 of 6 in Beaches in Poipu

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A great spot for surfing and body surfing, Shipwreck Beach offers a wide sandy shoreline surrounded by greenery. You may recognize the 10.7 m (35 ft) cliff at the site, as it was featured in the movie "6 Days and 7 Nights" with Harrison Ford and Anne Heche, who jumped off it. You can climb the cliff for a new perspective of the beach. (Jumping is not recommended, however, because tides can cause shifting sand and expose rocks.) Hike a nature trail here to take advantage of the scenery. Due to strong waves, and because there are no lifeguards in the area, swimming at this beach is not recommended. Use our Poipu journey maker to add Shipwreck Beach and other attractions to your Poipu vacation plans.

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Shipwreck Beach Reviews

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4.4

• By Veba1980

  Esta playa se encuentra a los pies del Hyatt no es apta para bañistas ... al menos no en la tarde cuando fuimos a mirar cómo los surfistas practicaban. Habían parejas de novios tomándose fotos y casán...  more »

  This beach is located at the foot of the Hyatt is not suitable for bathers ... at least not in the afternoon when we went to watch the surfers practice. There were couples of boyfriends taking pictures and getting married. Entertaining! On this beach also begins the Mahaulepu Heritage Trail.
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• By Naplestravelers

  The views were stunning, surrounded by rich tropic vegetation and the Grand Hyatt and the Pointe at Poipu. The beach had rocks but a nice sandy stretch for swimming and sun bathing.  more »

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• By Madeline Gorge

  The water is extremely rough, even for experienced swimmers. Sat on the sand for a few minutes before leaving and heading elsewhere. It's pretty enough, but since you can't go in the water it's not much of a beach.

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• By Brittany Coffey

  Even though the glass pieces are now very small it's still pretty and unique. But if you go around to the left, there's really cool lava rock to climb around which definitely added to the experience.

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