Kauai Beaches : Lydgate State Park

Lydgate State Park is located just south of Wailua River. It is composed of a picnic area, large patch of grass, restrooms, nice large playground, showers, lifeguard, ponds. These ponds are safe to swim for adults and kids. It is created to allow fresh seawater and fish into the pond, while protecting you from the ocean force.. It is a most popular fish feeding place in  the island.

Queen's Bath

Queen's bath is a large pool the size of several swimming pools carved by nature into a lava shelf with an inlet from the ocean for fresh sea water to flow. It is a marvelous pool to swim in. Fish get in through the inlet, making it all the more charming. It's a great place to take your underwater camera.

To get there, follow the trail of Kapiolani Rd near Punahele Rd in Princeville.

Secret Beach

The Secret Beach is also known as Kauapea Beach and it is accessible via 10-15 minute hike.It is the Kaua'i's premier nude beach. Public nudity is illegal in Hawaii and police issues tickets there. This long, golden sand beach is swimmable during winter, but on calm summer days it can be a delight for swimming and offers good snorkeling. It has an exception scenic beauty. There are small waterfalls and few places where water squirts from the side of the cliff.

To get to the Secret Beach, turn right off the first eastern

Kalihiwai road, then right on the first dirt road you encounter.

Larsen's Beach

This has a crystal clear water, lots of beachcombing and seclusion. It is named after a former manager at Kilauea Plantation David Larsen. This beach is splendidly isolated but can be accessed by walking down a gently sloping trail. Off to the right are a bunch of lava rocks that make for good snorkeling if conditions are right. Underwater topography creates good conditions for beachcombing. To the left is a long crescent of sand broken by occasional outcroppings of rock and reef.