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Kauai’s Best Beaches (and where to find free parking)

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Known as the ‘Garden Island’, this slice of paradise is blessed with epic cliffs, forests, and, of course, some of the best beaches in Kauai.

When it comes to idyllic beach vacations, you’d be hard-pressed to find the level of picturesque beaches on offer here. This unspoiled, sandy coastline offers a variety of Kauai’s best beaches to suit every type of traveler. 

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Kauai’s Best Beaches On The Island

When it comes to planning a day at the beach, Kauai offers a wide variety of beach experiences. What’s interesting about beaches is that they’re used for a variety of activities including surfing, snorkeling, swimming, or just sunbathing on the sand.

That’s why there are so many approaches to a best beach in Kauai type of list and since we’ve already broken down the top ones for snorkeling on Kauai, this list is a bit broader and meant to be a compilation of the best overall.

To make it easier for you to plan your beach vacation and where to stay on Kauai, we’ve grouped the best beaches by their location on the island.

Map of Kauai’s Best Beaches

This map is the easiest way to figure out where Kauai’s best beaches are in reference to where you might be staying and on what part of the island.

When you’re in Kauai, you’ll learn quickly that it is not that quick to get from one island to the other so there is a bit of strategic planning involved.

TIP: To use this map, you can interact with it above and you can also maximize the map so you can make a copy onto your own account so you can layer it into your own trip planning.

North Shore

Kauai’s dramatic North Shore is characterized by rugged sea cliffs, mountains, and lush valleys. In addition, you’ll find some of Kauai’s best beaches here.

One thing that’s worth noting is that due to the strong winds coming in from the north in the winter, the water conditions can be more rough with large swells. That’s why in general, swimming in North Shore beaches are not recommended during the winter season.

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