When is Salt Pond Beach Park open?

Salt Pond Beach Park is open: Sun - Sat 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

What hotels are near Salt Pond Beach Park?

Hotels near Salt Pond Beach Park: (6.39 mi) Marjorie's Kauai Inn (8.60 mi) Whalers Cove Oceanfront Resort (8.78 mi) Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection (8.25 mi) Kuhio Shores Condos (6.28 mi) Waimea Plantation Cottages View all hotels near Salt Pond Beach Park on Tripadvisor

What restaurants are near Salt Pond Beach Park?

Restaurants near Salt Pond Beach Park: (0.76 mi) Lappert's Hawaii (1.14 mi) Midnight Bear Breads (1.18 mi) Japanese Grandma’s Cafe (0.93 mi) Kauai Island Brewing Company (0.92 mi) Kauai Chocolate Company View all restaurants near Salt Pond Beach Park on Tripadvisor

Salt Pond Beach Park - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)

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Lappert's Hawaii

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Paco's Tacos Authentic Mexican Food

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Good Vibes Shave Ice

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Wong's Restaurant

58

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Hanapepe Salt Ponds

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Hanapepe Friday Night Festival & Art Walk

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Ka Ulu O Laka Heiau

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Moe C
Beaverton, Oregon109 contributions
Monk seal sighting!
We made a quick stop to check out the beach for a future stop and were pleasantly surprised to see a small group of people gathering on the sand. We know what that means! A monk seal was safely sun bathing in the roped off area. What a treat! It looked like a lot of people having a picnic while enjoying this beach. Other than the restrooms, everything seemed great.
Visited December 2019
Written January 1, 2020
Gerald R
Oakland, California496 contributions
HAWAII 2020 ADVENTURES #8: BEACH FOR BOTH LOCALS AND TOURISTS
They say that in Hawaii on Sundays you go to church or beach. On the Monday before Thanksgiving I came to this beach in the afternoon. That day would be my last day in Kauai. The day before I went to Poipu Beach to surf for the first time. After all the sightseeing in Kauai for 5 days I wanted to go to a beach for some rest and relaxation before I left for Honolulu. Since I was staying at Waimea this beach is about a 10-minute drive where I was staying. There was a lot of people that day but not heavily congested that I couldn't find parking. I arrived there in the mid afternoon and stayed there until the late afternoon soaking the sun and water. The area of the beach is unique as one part of the shore there is no barrier but the other part is divided by a rocky ridge that forms a lagoon. What makes this beach a relaxing atmosphere is the currents near the shore aren't strong. The clear water in the lagoon makes it a soothing feel. As the waves in this beach isn't strong enough for surfing this beach doesn't have a vibrant atmosphere but a laid back surrounding. This beach is suitable not only for a family with kids but also for someone who just wants to enjoy its vacation in Kauai.
Visited November 2020
Traveled solo
Written December 6, 2020
wtracing
Santa Fe, New Mexico75 contributions
We loved this beach!
We were visiting Kauai and wanted to find some quieter beaches on the south shore to visit (Poipu beach was insanity when we tried there). This beach was recommended to us by several business workers in the area and it is a great beach. Nice mix of areas with shade and sun, the beach has a lifeguard tower (who were very good at telling kids to snorkel in safer areas of the beach where the current was less strong) and is not crowded at all. The sand and water are gorgeous - so if you're in this area or want to make the drive, we recommend trying this beach!
Visited August 2023
Traveled as a couple
Written August 24, 2023

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Rodney B

Waukesha, WI1,125 contributions

Nice Beach, Sunny Side of Island

Jan 2020 • Friends

I camped here with a group for a couple of nights. It is dispersed camping in an open field. The beach is nice and being on the South shore is usually sunny and fairly calm for swimming. There is a bathroom and outdoor showers as well as a few covered pavilions and charcoal grills. Parking can get busy during the day when the beach attracts crowds. There was a lifeguard on duty during the days we were here. Nice, worthwhile place to camp or just spend a day.

Written January 17, 2020

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LABDRB

623 contributions

Salt Pond Beach Park represents old Hawaii, peaceful and serene…

Mar 2022 • Friends

Salt Pond is located on the southwestern point of Kauai in a town called Hanapepe. Easy parking, quiet, “locals” beach with calm waters. Lifeguard on duty and restrooms available. Stunning sunsets. The main bay is protected by an underwater reef that stretches across the opening of the bay. Grab a book and sunscreen.

Written March 7, 2022

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Malice6

Bainbridge Island, WA730 contributions

Best family beach 🏖

Feb 2020 • Family

All around best family beach this side of island. Lifeguards and protected swimming even a sheltered swimming hole for small children. Not much surf but big open protected easy entry swimming area.
Rest rooms and covered picnic tables are fine but need more cleaning and less user trash.
Camping allowed here. Gets crowded on weekends.

Written February 22, 2020

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Michael Y

Olathe, United States22 contributions

Beautiful

Nov 2019

This park was fun and easy. We camped and started off in the wrong spot. May seem intimidating with some of the full time campers but everyone was fine and did not party into the night. The lady that keeps the park clean does a great job and is super friendly! Area was nicely situated to grocery shop and head up to Waimea Canyon.

Written January 23, 2020

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nctraveler315

Winston Salem, NC169 contributions

Monk Seal Sighting

Jul 2021

We stopped here on our last day in Kauai. It is a beautiful beach, lots of families and it seemed like more locals than tourists. There are areas of very calm water great for younger kids to enjoy the water. We saw a monk seal sunning on the beach. This was the only beach where we saw one. There are some covered shelters with picnic tables, not a lot of shade otherwise. This is definitely worth a stop.

Written August 1, 2021

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Brandon K

Flagstaff, AZ1,829 contributions

Great beach to hang out at for a while

Aug 2023 • Couples

We stopped in at different beaches in the area, and this seemed the best beach for hanging out at for a while. There is plenty of beach sand to set up some chairs or an umbrella or just stash your bag and go play in the ocean. There is a covered area with tables that had an event going while we were there. The salt ponds background is great, but I would come here just for being an excellent beach to relax at with kids or without them.

Written August 22, 2023

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DeAnna M

Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada84 contributions

Camping at Salt Pond

Feb 2020 • Couples

This beach is amazing.

Camping here on the weekend is challenging. It's hard to find parking and difficult to sleep with the big parties that happen. The locals are super nice and invited us to hang out, and they were having a great time. I think its fun that this is a local part spot, but it makes it not the best camping spot

Written February 13, 2020

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MSue

Michigan211 contributions

Beautiful calm beach

Apr 2023 • Family

Perfect beach to spend an entire day. The sand here is soft, the water clear and life guards. There are however, a ton of mosquitoes that seek shelter in places out of the sun. The bathrooms were covered, as well as the top of our sun umbrella. They weren't swarming or biting during the day, but if you don't like seeing them, keep that in mind. There were monk seals sleeping on the beach while we visited. Not a lot of tourists, mostly local families. Beautiful beach!

Written April 9, 2023

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Ron C

Newbury Park, CA605 contributions

Becareful of rip

Jun 2021 • Couples

There is ok snorkling at either end of the cove, but serious rip current in the center. The lifeguard warned us away unless headed out to surf the offshore break. There are shelters, restrooms. You can drive to the east cove by going along the airport.

Written June 3, 2021

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Ravi L

Mill Valley, CA9 contributions

Not good for boogie boarding/surfing

Jun 2021

We went there today with our 14 year old son. It was windy. Good area for swimming in the ocean for little ones because it's more protected. But if you're looking to body surf/boogie board/surf, not the place to go. Also there is a homeless (?) encampment with lots of tents on one end of the beach.

Written June 17, 2021

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