Find Gentle Breezes And Warm Sunshine That Will Refresh Your Senses At Poipu Beach Kauai Hawaii

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009 at 9:44 pm

Poipu Beach, is a pretty length of white sandy shoreline in three crescent shapes. The name means “completely overcast”, which is laughable, as Poipu Beach boasts a relatively sunny forecast throughout the year.

Poipu Beach is found on the shores of Kauai, Hawaii’s exotic wonderland, it is an island covered in everything from mountains, tall cascading waterfalls, canyons and palm lined beaches. Beautiful doesn’t even begin to describe it, breathtaking is more like it. Poipu Beach Kauai Hawaii Photo by daveeedo6

Resting on Kauai’s southernmost point, Poipu Beach Hawaii is the recipient of excellent trade winds. These trade winds keep the water fairly calm throughout the year.

The beauty of Poipu Beach, Kauai Hawaii is found in everything from the clear blue water, white smooth sand, to the wonderful, shade-giving, tropical palms. Seeing it as it is now, in all its wonder, you would never have guessed the tragedy of it’s past…

In September of 1992, Poipu Beach, Kauai Hawaii was left in ruins after Hurricane Iniki hit it’s shores. The beach and entire surrounding area’s were a disaster, hotels were destroyed, their roofs pulled off and rooms buried under piles of sand. Repair of all the damage caused by this catastrophe took several years to complete and is the result of what you see today.

Grand Hayatt Resort at Poipu Beach Kauai Hawaii Photo by mil8 Sheraton Kauai Resort, Koa Kea Hotel & Resort, Marriott’s Waiohai Beach Club and the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa, the new, luxurious resorts that front Poipu Beach have succeeded in drawing a number of tourists to Poipu’s shores.

Of coarse, this cause was also aided by the edition of the nearby golf courses. One being the Poipu Bay Golf Course, which held the PGA Grand Slam of Golf competition from 1997-2006, welcoming many champions including, Tiger Woods, Phil Mikelson and Jim Furyk.

Monk Seal at Poipu Beach Kauai Hawaii photo by daveeedo6 If your visiting Poipu Beach, Kauai Hawaii, at just the right time, you may be rewarded in seeing Monk Seals. The Monk Seals swim for quite a distance to feed during the night, and in the day, they rest on the beach. Lately Poipu has been the very resting place the Seals have chosen to make they’re bed. If you happen to catch a glimpse of one of the Monk Seals, be sure to enjoy the rare sight from a safe distance away.

The calm shores of Poipu Beach HI, are fronted by Poipu Beach Park. This park runs along the shore and encompasses both Poipu Beach and Brennecke Beach.

The beach is also a great place for many activities.
Including:
surfing
windsurfing
scuba diving
snorkeling
sunbathing

A number of much needed facilities including, restrooms, showers and a convenience store are all available at Poipu Beach Park.

The wonder and rare beauty surrounding Kauai, Hawaii, is astounding and isn’t something to pass up. When there, your thoughts will drift to the calm and sunny shores of Poipu Beach, Kauai Hawaii. A beach that is washed in gentle breezes that both refresh and welcome you.