It was time to tick off one more item from our bucket list, Kauai island of Hawaii - a perfect amalgamation of beaches and mountains! The moment we landed here, we knew this is a slow-paced paradise we wanted in this hectic world. The word Kauai (pronounced like "cow eye") means "season of abundance" due to its rich soil and abundant rainfall. It's difficult to put into words how incredibly blue the beach water is, or how lush green mountains are here, so I hope our pictures will portray the beauty of this garden island of Kauai.
Well, first things first, since I am taking you on this Hawaiian beaches journey, let's learn some words in the Hawaiian language. "Aloha" means Hello, "Mahalo" means Thank you, "A hui hou" means Until we meet again and "'Ono grinds" means Delicious food.
So, Alohaaaaaaa!!!!!
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Kauai's pristine beaches offer clear water, sheltered lagoons and miles of uncrowded coastline, with secluded shade spots for relaxing and romantic moments.
Here are 8 best beaches of Hawaii!
1. Poipu beach
This is a very touristy beach park but has spectacular sunset views. Poipu beach is located between Brenneke's beach and Waiohai. A sheltered lagoon makes it an excellent area for kids, with lifeguards on duty. Also, it is an amazing place to capture sunset views.
2. Heart-shaped island beach
Sometimes, we find love in unexpected ways. This tiny heart-shaped island is located near Poipu beach. It is difficult to figure out it's shape standing on the beach, hence we used a drone to capture its true beauty.
3. Hanalei Pier
With it's fine white sand and incredible views, the crescent-shaped Hanalei Bay is ideal for summer swims and winter surfing. Due to it's crystal clear beaches in the gorgeous backdrop of lush majestic mountains hugged by low-lying clouds, it appeared in the classic film South Pacific.
4. Queen's bath beach
This is the hidden gem of Kauai - Queen's Bath, a natural tide pool! Water spills over the rocks to refresh the pool with water, and it is home to some sea creatures too. The pool was named the Queen's Bath because it was once used as a royal bathing place. As a curious explorer, I would anytime recommend this place, but visiting the Queen's Bath without appreciating the potential hazards can be deadly. The hike is not suitable for all and the trail is not well defined. Plus from October through May the coast here is exposed to very big surf and many people have drowned after being swept off the rocks. If you are brave enough and more importantly well prepared, you can experience this a once-in-a-lifetime view!!
5. Na Pali coast
There's no better experience than seeing a bird's eye view of the Garden Isle than on an airplane, especially breathtaking views of Na Pali coast.
6. Wyllie's beach
This side of Kauai offers large grassy lawns and shade trees. This is the perfect beach for a romantic dinner by the ocean.
7. Coconut Beach
If you want to take it easy and just want to chill by the beach instead of running to all the places, coconut beach is the place to start your day with some beachside yoga and fresh fruits.
8. Kappa's beach
The moment you reach here, you will spend your time just lying down on Kappa beach, appreciating its beauty. This is the most beautiful part of Hawaii and the ideal spot for someone looking to sit back and relax with the sound of the waves.
Honestly, three days were not enough for this heavenly island, but since a weekend is all we had to spare, we did our best to cover all the best beaches. We are Madhura and Veer, data scientists on weekdays and exploring world with our lens on weekends. Follow us for more adventures!!
