This is a good place for everyone to visit, not that much crowded as other touristy places. Good parking area and a swim area. I wish I discovered this much earlier in my trip, I would have avoided the other crowded beaches, where parking was a problem.

Lydgate is a beautiful park. Area for soccer, fields for other activities, a walking/running trail, kids play area, Frisbee golf, and lots or area for camping and family gatherings. I loved reading the historical markers and signs to learn about the area. Beautiful water and some safe swim areas. Stunning pictures can be taken here.

Lydgate State Park has amazingly clear water with an area within a rock reef that makes it perfect for families and snorkeling. I am a beginner snorkeler and it was perfect for me. I felt like I was swimming in a tropical fish tank there were so many colorful fish sharing the water with me. Lydgate Beach was my favorite snorkeling spot on the island. There are washroom facilities, rinsing shower stations, huge childrens' playground, picnic tables and shaded areas as well as the soft sand beach.

Lydgate Beach was my favorite of the beaches we visited in Kauai. Go to the far end where the lifeguard station, bathrooms, and washing stations are. In this area are two large tide pools created by lava rocks. We swam in the one on the right and it was protected from the ocean waves so relatively calm. It is shallow on the edges but about 5 feet deep in the middle, and the amount of fish in here was incredible. I swam through at least two entire schools of fish. They are so close to you. Highly recommended especially for kids. The beach itself is an interesting walk as there is a lot of driftwood throughout. It was somewhat windy though.

Perfect spot to practice snorkeling! The swimming area is protected by lava rocks, and there is a shallow area for little ones. There’s not a big variety of sea life, but there were plenty blue and iridescent schools of fish to keep you excited.

What a cool park! Wow, so much to say! We were staying at the Hilton Garden Inn directly across the street from the park and beach. We were staying in one of their cottages so the 2 parks were right below us, literally right out our back slider! One is very new looking, with astoturf, lots of fun things for the kids including a tea cups type ride, wow! And there is also a wooden park right next door that looks pretty old and beat up, but don’t let that fool you! It’s well maintained, the wood has been treated so you won’t get tons of splinters and it’s actually a super fun maze of things to do! It’s definitely geared toward older kids whereas the newer park is more for younger kids. My 10 year old enjoyed them both! And the beach was just across the street from there! The park is huge! There are multiple parking areas (for free), multiple parks, areas with sheltered picnic tables, bathrooms, and of course, the beach! A wonderful protected area to swim or let the kids out too! The entire area is well maintained and exceptionally clean!! We even saw them cleaning both parks in the morning before we went down to play! Yes the beach has been a bit beat up from the storms so there are some portions of the beach that are less swimmable. But it’s super spread out and I loved the gorgeous sunsets!