This is a great place to snorkel, even if you have never tried it. The beach is relatively claim most of the time, so you're not fighting the tides. Also, the beach forms a nature step about five feet into the water that provides a perfect place to put on your mask and fins. DON'T STAND ON THE CORAL. You... More

Wow! we are staying in Poipu so this was a bit of a drive for us ( 90 mins) but it was totally worth it. Located on the other side of the island near the north shore, this beach is vast, clear blue water with soft rocky flooring. there is a lot of coral - and ALOT OF FISH! We... More

The beach has a long shallow reef that then drops off dot great snorkeling - probably the best on the island. The reef creates some "ponds" that are calm and shallow that are great for small children. Don't come if you want to boogie board. Plenty of shade at back of beach. Very limited parking so you will want to... More

Another of our favorite beaches to hang out at. Sometimes, on weekends, it gets too busy, but late mornings are usually nice a peaceful.

We absolutely loved Tunnels Beach. It is true that parking can be tricky. You have to search a bit and hope you happen upon a spot with not too much of a drop off from the road. That being said, two spots opened up right as we were driving by, so it isn't impossible to find parking. The beach itself... More

We hit this beach on the most perfect weather days and it was spectacular. The best snorkeling and the tunnel reefs are so interesting. The scenery with the mountains coming down to the beach were so what we pictured Kauai to be. Sand was lovely, water crystal clear variety of blues and yet, it wasn't crowded at all because we... More

Tunnels beach is a long stretch of gorgeous beach with great snorkelling. Like all Kauai beaches the conditions can vary day-by-day but we went on a calm glorious day. There are shady spots to set up for the day further from the cave area parking lot, so we trekked up - well worth it! We were next to excellent snorkelling... More

When we visited is was very windy ( so no swimming that day ) and the waves were spectacular to watch! The view of the ocean, the sound of the crashing waves was mesmerizing. Gives you that island feeling you want to experience. The beach is wide and a great place to just hang out and relax. And check out... More

First of all, how anyone could rate their experience as terrible is beyond a mystery to me, simply because this beach blew mind. Gorgeous water, soft sand, mountain views, cliffs and caves opposite, and oh, I almost forgot, AMAZING SNORKELING! It compares to the Na Pali coast snorkeling or sharks cove on Oahu. There are awesome tunnels you can swim... More