Is been awhile since I been here ...since I was a kid. girlfriend says "yeah, das coz u a…read moreBEACHBUMB" :) ...and such is ISLAND LIFE :) cheeee whoooo!

Great pool for lap swimming. Facilities are a little run down but it still very clean. The staff…read moreare fantastic, the County of Kauai Parks And Rec should be thrilled to have great staff.

Five stars for a GREAT deal. How about free admission-amazing! This pool does not charge for…read morepublic/community lap swimming. It's an older facility that went through a renovation. The bathrooms, changing rooms are exceptionally clean as are the outside showers. The pool itself is dated but in good shape. It's a seven lane (you read that correctly, it's the first odd numbered, outdoor, used for swim meets swimming pool I have ever seen) twenty-five yard pool. The pool is fenced off and located on the beach adjacent to a public path. There is not much of a view when you are in the pool. No endless horizon effect, and you can't actually see the beach from the pool. However the views of the surrounding area from the stands/benches on the pool deck are beautiful. There are friendly, professional, attentive and involved life guard(s) courtesy of Kapaa on duty. Work load permitting they are a wealth of information and helpful suggestions about local history, places to go and things to do. There is no place to leave a donation as they don't charge admission or a user fee. Since I use it when I am in town I would like to contribute to keeping it open. I like to swim for exercise and this pools location and free admission make it a perfect place to swim.

State of the art filtering system so the pool doesn't stink of chlorine and friendly staff. Should…read morebe open 7 days weekly!

Rating & writing this review for the Mālama i nā honu volunteers!…read more This organization does not get enough credit, the love and dedication for their turtles is unmatched. My family and I made frequent visits to Brennecke's Beach to see the turtles & monk seals. The downside is this beach is alwayssss crowded. I definitely prefer other beaches to swim around and snorkel at. BUT no matter how busy, each volunteer we spoke to was: friendly, easy to talk to, and likable! One evening while I was viewing the turtles, the volunteers started passing out stickers for $3 donations (I don't know if they do this every night). I was so happy I got one before they sold out! If you did miss out on purchasing a sticker, I figured out that they sell more products on their website too! Their website is pretty straightforward and fun to explore/learn more. One thing I found interesting to see is the organization displays the volunteer's beach hours (lifetime & year), the time dedicated to protecting and educating the public about the these animals. Thank you to all the volunteers & members! https://malamanahonu.org if you're interested

This is a great beach right across from the broiler. Good spot to walk after dining and drinks…read more We saw sea turtles and monk seals in a natural setting. Lots of picnic benches. And clean beach restrooms. Feral chickens abound.

This beach was quite beautiful, but slightly dirtier than Kalalau. Lots of debris washed up on the…read moreshore took away from the pristine white sands unfortunately. There is a small trail heading up the stream which opens up to some valley views and a small spring. Keep an eye out for monk seals as well!

We spent our last afternoon in Kauai relaxing here…read more There's not a lot of shade on the beach itself. We found some trees back in the grassy area to relax under. The beach itself is nice. It's not crowded which is definitely a perk. There's a nice walking trail that goes behind it along the town for a bit (and off of the main street). There are a couple of picnic tables on the far side a bit off of the beach. We found a shop to rent some beach chairs at about a 5 minute walk away (since we were flying out that day). Overall, it's a nice place to spend an afternoon.

A small beach park in the Kapa'a town. I went to have a small picnic to myself here. There is one…read moregazebo with a bench. Nice place to watch people fish or take a walk. The parking has a bunch of spaces. I definitely recommend watching the sunrise here. There's grass and rocks to enjoy.

This place is great and Melanie was so kind. She helped us get everything that we needed and was so…read morepleasant and kind and made us feel so welcome. We came all the way from California and she made us feel right at home. Great place!!! 5 star review for sure!!! Guy

Lady at the checkout was amazing great at helping out she helped us plan out a few things for our…read moretrip

Nice pier, rustic, quiet. Parking and bathroom available. Safe and sturdy. Ladder down to water.read more

Beautiful black sand beach, quiet. Great secluded hideaway, I was alone all day. Stunningread more

"Russian Fort" as we knew it growing up on Kauai. In the past, always remember it as a wall of…read morerocks, but the State & County of Kauai has dramatically improved the park's scenic beauty. They have a timeline display of the history of the fort, as well as honoring the Hawaiian name and historic Hawaiian significance of the park. There are restrooms, which could use some improvement, but is sufficient for emergency restroom pit stops. Plenty of parking to choose from too.

We saw beautiful flowers, read about the history of this park, and saw the statue. We were looking…read morefor everything and anything to do on our last full day on Kauai with strong winds and high waves, and this was a good place to be!

The Awa'awapuhi trail was a lot of fun to hike, and the vista point is spectacular. It's worth…read morenoting that the journey there is much easier than the way back, as it descends almost 2,000 feet. As a result, you will be climbing up most of the way back. For your convenience, I've attached my Garmin data. It will illustrate the significant difference in effort required on the return. Nonetheless, the vistas of the canyons along the coast are well worth the effort. Plus, going on scenic hikes is good for your health. Pack light to avoid weighing down your backpack. I recommend a camelpak to effortlessly carry 2 liters of water, as well as other necessities like sunblock and mosquito repellent. Bring a light rain jacket as well. The weather can be erratic. Hiking shoes are a must. Oh, and be cautious when you are at the vista point. It is, after all, a cliff. It was an amazing hike, and I definitely recommend it to any outdoor enthusiast. There are no restrooms available from the trailhead parking area, which is small, but free and convenient. So make your plans appropriately. Have fun while remaining safe! Side note: Uphill hikers have the right of way. As a result, remember to step aside and provide space to those climbing up, as this is basic trail etiquette.

We did a sunset hike at the awa'awapuhi trail and it was wonderful! It's 3 miles down hill and back…read more3 miles essentially uphill. I thought it was an easy-moderate hike for someone who likes to hike/exercise. The parking lot was not super crowded for a sunset hike. It's a generally safe/mapped out trail, on the last mile, there are small stretches of a thin path so be careful! You cannot really see the amazing views till the end. You're in a dense forest and once you complete the 3 miles you will open up to a gorgeous view! It started to rain, so we didn't go down the last little bit to the edge, it's a very thin path to the edge with little to no buffer so be safe! If you go for the sunset hike, bring some headlights for the hike back. It was def worth it!

Not a business but a nice place to stop for a wonderful view of Kauai's black sand beach at the…read morebase of the Waimea Canyon.