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    4.4 (241 reviews)

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    Danielle P.

    This place was great! It's bigger than the protected ponds we decided to hang out at, but the waves are huge and riptides are awful. Lifeguards along the beach with the "no swimming" signs posted. It's more crowded near the protected ponds because that's really the only place to swim safely. It's large enough the crowds weren't an issue though. Snorkeling is okay here, but the water visibility goes way down because the waves are crashing on the other side of the rocks, and you're getting some of that spray on the pond side. It was nice to swim here and relax on the beach. There's a lot of driftwood too which provides a backrest, if you're lucky to score a spot by some!

    Protected ponds
    Hannah N.

    This beach is ABSOLUTELY gorgeous. We stopped here a couple of times on our trip. It was December and one of the days was cloudy, so it was pretty empty on the beach. There were more people around the protected pond area. The protected area is great for swimming. They have lifeguards on duty. There are some ruins here that were cool to see. They are scared, so if you go be sure to be respectful and not climb on the rocks. I used two different bathrooms. One of them was pretty dirty and definitely needed some TLC. Overall, I would def recommended stopping here!

    At night!
    Ashley H.

    We really enjoy swimming at this beach every time we visit. The little swimming hole makes it's so simple To enjoy and also very safe. The beach is generally clean and has spots to put your stuff down. Quick walk from our hotel which is as a huge plus but also ample parking if your planning on driving.

    Beach - at Lygate Park, Sunday, 8/3/2025
    Sam R.

    Sunday, 8/03/2025 - Went to Lygate Beach park. Address is 4470 Nalu Rd, Kapaa, HI 96746. Cool park. They had rocks to make a little ocean pool and a medium pool so kids can swim. There is also the regular beach with all the waves rushing in at you to swim too. ;) There is lots of parking, tables for parties or picnics, 2 kids playground, bathrooms, showers to rinse off, drinking fountain, bike rack, soft sand, etc. It's a really nice beach. I like it a lot. There were a lot of people here enjoying the day. Id come here again and recommend it. Check it out.

    Carly Grace H.

    A super safe swim experience. There's a Keiki pool and young adult/adult one for those who love calm waters and of course the open ocean for the more advanced swimmers. There's some big fish and smaller ones. So it's a really great snorkel and swim experience. I'm still working on my swimming and stamina so this is excellent for me. Let me know if you check it out and like it! Enjoy And Aloha!

    Jessica A.

    Beautiful place for families to swim and snorkel!! There's a smaller pool which is perfect for the kiddos it doesn't get too deep and a larger pool where the snorkeling is awesome. The rocks allow for calm water for swimming. Parking is ample enough. Would tell any family visiting Kauai to visit!

    Katherine K.

    The beach was pretty empty when I came to check it out, which was nice. There were some branches and whatnot scattered around the beach, but it wasn't ever in the way of anything. Nice views of the water, calmish waves, plenty of parking. Gave it 4/5 because it wasn't as memorable as other beaches I saw during my trip.

    Kassandra P.

    Cool beach with an area that's perfect for kids. It's blocked off by rocks far out it keeps the water from making strong waves. Would recommend for younger kids. There were also a bunch of people snorkeling and I was told there were a lot of fish so that's a plus!

    Shallow Cove area
    Lu Lu S.

    Lydgate was recommended to us by a local that I ran into at our hotel beach area so we gave it a try! It was a great recommendation since she saw that I had a little one in tow. From what she shared, this cove area was manmade but it acts like a swimming pool within the ocean so you are tucked away from the majority of the ocean chaos. Please note, there's still waves within the cove area but compared to what was going on outside of the cove area, it was definitely less crazy! There's two separate coves, one is more shallow than the other, which is perfect for the little ones. This place is definitely good for snorkeling for beginners. You will see plenty of schools of fish as you walk into the water. There's plenty of space to lay out and across the street is a wood structured park and regular play structure as well. There's public restrooms but don't expect it to be fancy with a bidet or anything! Just a public restroom with a toilet and sometimes has toilet paper with plenty of ocean water or whatever's on the ground

    Kayla M.

    My favorite beach on the island. The beach is kid friendly. They have an open part where you can swim and is shallow all around. I enjoyed the water and even went back a few days later with my family.

    Memorable sunrise from Lydgate Beach Park shores.
    Seth A.

    I'd like to talk about the camping aspects to Lydgate Beach Park... So yeah, you can camp out here right beside the beach waters. I booked a reservation for a site online at kauai.gov. Once on the Homepage, under the Visitors Section, the 3rd scroll down is Camping Information. Click on that... Then, there are 4 options of beaches to pick from that are spread out covering most of the island of Kauai. They are... - 'Anini Beach Park - Anahola Beach Park - Lydgate Beach Park - Salt Pond Beach Park I made my reservation for this Lydgate Beach Park 6 months in advance. So...I had my choice of any campsite I wanted. Thing was...the choices of campground sites from internet photos all appeared similarly. I just chose #14. It was $25 per night for two nights plus a $3 Non Resident Adult Fee (whatever that means) = $25 + $3....$25 + $3 = $56 total. Lydgate Beach Park is conveniently located 4.5 miles north from the downtown Lihue area. But...I'd like to point out that Lydgate Beach Park and Lydgate Camp Sites are two separate sections from each other. There's a 0.6 mile separation between the two. If you are looking to camp and plug "Lydgate Beach Park" into Google Maps, you won't find the camping area. If you put "Lydgate Camp Sites" into your navigation system, you should be good to go. This just a friendly reminder, lol. When I arrived, there were no indications or signs anywhere of the numbered campsites. It was basically just pick a site or section and start setting up your tent. No one was enforcing any sort of rule about whose site belonged to who. It was very come and go as you please. In fact, I probably didn't even have to pay the $25 per night. No one checked any sort of reservation. And...it was this type of loose policy as well when I camped out on the other side of Kauai at Anahola Beach. Pick a site first before others arrive. Oh well, for being my first visit to the island of Kauai and not knowing better, I had to make prearranged plans ensuring I had a space. And for those who may be reading this and thinking, why camp out instead of getting a hotel/motel/AirBNB? That's because of how expensive lodging was. When I checked prices, surprisingly it was $200, $250, $300 per night plus taxes + service fees, that really bumped up $$$. And this was for everywhere around Kauai. I don't know why so expensive for a summertime visit? Then you may be asking...well how did I get the gear for camping out? Once I arrived at Lihue Airport, I went straight into town where there was a Walmart. I then bought a small tent, pillows and blanket for cheap. And this was the plan all along, how could I find affordable accommodations, lol, if anyone cares :). Some extra notes... - Beside the camping area are restrooms and showers. - You can park on the grass next to your tent site. - There are BBQ pits for grilling and picnic tables spread throughout the beach. - The park is pretty big with plenty of room for campers. - You can set your tent up ahead of time since it gets dark by 7pm during summers. - One morning I got an early start on the day. Standing at the beach at 5:45am, I witnessed a memorable Hawaiian sunrise! - There's a poetic sign beside the park entrance stating.... "One Island, Many Peoples, All Kauaians". I had to take a picture of this :) In total, Lydgate Beach Park gets my camping stamp of approval. It's located right near Lihue town. Prices are cheap. Showers and restrooms are good enough. And the setting is a winning formula for people to bask among nature alongside trickling waves from the Pacific Ocean.

    Shantell C.

    Located midway between Lihue and Kapa`a is this large park. The drive in is a little sketchy with a handful of abandoned vehicles. The park is along the beautiful sandy beach with many picnic tables. There's a few disc golf fields, a large pavilion to rent. The gem of this park is a large natural playground with beautiful mosaic concrete benches.

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    Gail U.

    A good place to reserve the large pavilion for parties, family reunions or gatherings. There is a elevated stage with a few steps up and a restroom towards the back of the pavilion. Bring hand soap for your guests. Bentos were ordered for lunch but family style bring pupus, dessert, fresh fruit and do creative cooking like making Hakka or frying shrimp chips and calamari, smoked meat, etc. to supplement your grinds. Nicely shaded from the sun and summer heat. You can have relay games on the lawn. We had hula hoops etc. There are probably clean up rules at the end of your event. There is a playground nearby and the beach across the street.

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    Love this local beach. We feel very safe to swim here. Very calm not too much waves. Can't wait to go back!

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    Great beach for little kids and beginning snorkelers. Sheltered areas that stop the waves but allow colorful fish to slip in.

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    Awesome beach for families. Has a whole play structure that keeps kids occupied for hours. Was recommended this place by many families.

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