Kauai Hawaii Beaches, South Side

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Kauai South Shore Beaches
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	Brennecke Beach One of Kauai's best body surfing and body boarding beaches. This beach has recently been restored and is more beautiful than ever. strong rip currents in the summer. ● No facilities ● Strong rip currents in the summer months

	Mahaulepu Beach This may be the most scenic unspoiled beach in Kauai. Reddish, gold sand. Great escape. Swimming only as specified below. ● No lifeguard ● No facilities ● Great shell hunting and beachcombing ● Swimming risky, except in the reef-sheltered shallows 200 yards west of the sand parking lot

	Poipu Beach The most popular beach on the South Shore. Named America's Best Beach by The Travel Channel. Series of golden crescents. Good swimming, boogie boarding, surfing and a natural ocean wading pool. ● Showers, restrooms ● Picnic Tables ● Grass and shade ● Lifeguards

	Shipwreck Beach (also known as Keoneloa Beach) Famous for the dive from the cliff Harrision Ford and Anne Heche took in "6 Days, 7 Nights". Usually less crowded than other beaches in the area. Steep beach can create dangerous undertow and waves that break right on the sand. ● No facilities ● Poor swimming ● Great hiking ● No lifeguard

	Waiohai Beach Good swimming and excellent snorkeling. High surf brings dangerous near shore conditions. ● No facilities ● Surfing ● Campgrounds

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