While exploring Kauai during our cruise stop, we spent time at Kalapaki Beach not one, but twice! Nice sandy area, near shops, restaurants and a large hotel. There is an area off to the right where you can paddleboard, snorkel, and surf.

Kalapaki Beach is excellent for swimming, learning to surf, boogie boarding, and stand-up paddle boarding. Kalapaki Bay fronts the Kauai Marriott Beach Resort and is partially protected by a large break wall from the open ocean.

Nov 29, 2024 · Kalapaki Beach is a crescent-shaped beach, deeply inset and protected by ocean barriers, resulting in calm waters, and the whole family had a fun time swimming, standup paddle boarding and boogie boarding.

Other Names: Kalapaki Bay, Lihue Beach; Good for: Swimming, Families, Surfing, Body boarding, Beach walking; Known For: Proximity to Airport, Surf Lessons, Gentle Consistent Waves; Facilities: Bathrooms and showers; Lifeguards: No; Parking: Small lots, but ample nearby street parking; Cost: Free; Kalapaki Beach Location. This beach is located ...

Kalapaki Beach, with its beautiful sand and lovely green lawn, is just outside Nawiliwili Harbor and the Marriott Resort. It's a great beach for families to visit, and it's on the east side of Kauai, very close to the Lihue Airport.

The white sand beach and protected waters of Kalapaki Bay are a playground of activity on and off the water. Find a range of water activities, including surf lessons, SUP rentals, boogie boarding, beach volleyball, kayak tours, sailing, and relaxing under the shade of a palm tree.

Kalapaki Beach, located in the heart of Lihue on Kauai’s eastern shore, offers a tranquil, family-friendly setting perfect for both locals and tourists. With its calm waters and sandy shoreline, it’s a popular destination for swimming, paddleboarding, and beginner surfing.

Apr 14, 2013 · Kalapaki Beach is the most centrally located and diverse vacation destinations on Kauai. Find fun and affordable dining options and the perfect mix of amenities, activities and attractions for all ages.

Kalapaki Beach features Kauai’s only high-rise resort (shared by the Royal Sonesta Kauai Resort and the Kauai Marriott Beach Club), a grand property with a grand pool and grand views of Nawiliwili Bay.

This sandy bay is very scenic as its nestled below the Kalapaki cliffs and next to the Hule’ia River. It’s partially protected from the open ocean by a large break wall and is a great spot for relaxing, sunbathing or picking up a game of beach volleyball.