Kealia Beach Day ©Gelston Dwight
Discover the Beach Parks of the Royal Coconut Coast
Six beach parks are found along the Royal Coconut Coast, depending on what you would like to do: sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling, or surfing. Most parks offer restrooms, showers, picnic grounds, and lifeguards. Lydgate Beach Park is a great option for families with its wonderful stretch of white sand beach. It features a lava-rock-protected pool, perfect for young children. An extraordinary community-built playground nearby keeps children of all ages happy for hours is located across from the beach. Children also enjoy the Kamalani Kai Bridge play structure at the east end of this park. Further west is a long stretch of beach popular with wind and kite surfers. Other beach parks include: Wailua, Waipouli, Kapaa, Kealia and Paliku (Donkey Beach).
Check with lifeguards, and “when in doubt, don’t go out.”
The beach is a wonderful outing for visitors of all types, but be sure to take necessary precautions. Stay hydrated and consistently apply sunblock, as the sun in Hawaii is often much stronger than what you are used to back home. Serious sunburn can happen, even on a cloudy day. Check weather and surf report before venturing into the ocean, especially if you are not a strong swimmer. Rocky shorelines can be especially dangerous when the tide is high. Always obey posted warning signs, as certain beaches on Kauai are prone to strong currents or powerful shoreline waves. Kealia and Lydgate parks have lifeguard stations.
Before setting out to enjoy Kauai’s beaches, please watch this Ocean Safety video.
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Luau Ka Hikina
Enjoy an authentic luau experience, at Luau Ka Hikina (to rise up) which takes place in a newly built, ocean-front and open-air event pavilion, called Halau Ho’okipa. From an impressive torch lighting ceremony kicking off the evening’s festivities to the mesmerizing hula kahiko (ancient hula) dances, experience a memorable evening celebrating Hawaiian and Polynesian culture, complete with a locally-sourced traditional Hawaiian feast.
Johnny's Wingz N Tingz
Full Service Bar & Restaurant specializes in house made chicken wings sauces, fish & chips, coconut shrimp, salads, burgers, hot dogs, steak & bake, surf & turf. Open 3pm - 11pm.
Dolphin Touch Wellness and Retreat Center
Dolphin Touch Wellness and Retreat Center is located right in the heart of Old Kapaa Town. Stop into our Gift Shop for an assortment of Tropical Sarongs, Essential Oils, Kauai Crystals and Jewelry, Local artist Cds and more! Relax and enjoy a Traditional Hawaiian Lomi-Lomi Massage. Feel the energy of the Dolphins as you receive an Energy Balancing Session while listening to Dolphin sounds. Also, We provide private as well as group retreats where you and your pod can totally get immerse in Health, Happiness and a Holistic Lifestyle!
