Salt Pond Beach Park

11Jan25, 12pm: sunny day, nice beach, water warm ~85F. Snorkeling: visibility poor in middle, best snorkeling at far east end as enter parking or the little cove at far west end; everything else junk. Saw big ~1.5ft black triggerfish, ornate wrasse, convict tang, tiny, butterfly fish, spotted box fish, school of goatfish. Most fish small. *Saw Monk seal sleeping on beach

Given the crowds at Poipu beach, this offered a quieter, uncrowded crescent beach with ample parking, restrooms/shower, lifeguard and really excellent swimming conditions. I was able to do laps, enjoy beach time and watch beautiful sunsets.

It was a very nice beach with lifeguards on duty. It was good for snorkeling and little children playing in the water and people floating in the water. they also had bathrooms were which were not that clean, but they did have bathrooms.

We came to this beach looking for sunset views on the west side of the island and it sure did not disappoint! Most of the people had cleared out so other than a few people, we were able to get pictures without too many people around. There was a covered picnic area with some tables but it looked like it needed a good hose down so we just pulled out some beach blankets and enjoyed dinner on the beach with gray and red-streaked clouds behind us. It was gorgeous! There was an area of the beach protected by a long stretch of rocks which blocked any bigger incoming waves. My son played there until we had to drag him out of the water.

Bathrooms, easy parking, camping, picnic tables, barbecue stands, lifeguard, protection from waves by a long reef and easy shallow beach for snorkeling and playing. Recommend for families or people who want amenities without crowds. We didn’t see much for fish, no seals or turtles. Skydiving airport is next door so plans fly in low overhead.

Great spot for camping close to the beach with some simple facilities for an amazing price. Requires a permit. Register at kauai.gov and wait for acceptance (took ~16h) and then get a permit for 3$ (Note that all guests need a permit). Facilities were fairly clean. Shower only outside. The area was quite busy when we visited which was noisy but also made us feel not alone (and secure). For the price I really loved this campsite and definitely recommend it, if you are into camping or have a tight budget. We enjoyed the stay and had a lovely sunset. Note: the designated camp area does not include the sand... which we did not understand until the life guards told us the next morning 🤷‍♂️

Ample stretch of sandy beach if there happen to be many groups. Also a lava breakwater for protection from the open water/waves. Rocky area at the west end for those who don’t mess a sandy area. We lucked out and viewed one monk seal that swam up onto the sandy beach to sunbathe.

If you’re visiting with family and have kids this is a must stop if you need a safer place for little ones to be out in the water. Reef shelters the swimmer area to lessen danger of waves and currents and lots of families spend the mornings or afternoons with a picnic ect. Might even meet new friends!

11Jan25, 12pm: sunny day, nice beach, water warm ~85F. Snorkeling: visibility poor in middle, best snorkeling at far east end as enter parking or the little cove at far west end; everything else junk. Saw big ~1.5ft black triggerfish, ornate wrasse, convict tang, tiny, butterfly fish, spotted box fish, school of goatfish. Most fish small. *Saw Monk seal sleeping on beach

Given the crowds at Poipu beach, this offered a quieter, uncrowded crescent beach with ample parking, restrooms/shower, lifeguard and really excellent swimming conditions. I was able to do laps, enjoy beach time and watch beautiful sunsets.

It was a very nice beach with lifeguards on duty. It was good for snorkeling and little children playing in the water and people floating in the water. they also had bathrooms were which were not that clean, but they did have bathrooms.

We came to this beach looking for sunset views on the west side of the island and it sure did not disappoint! Most of the people had cleared out so other than a few people, we were able to get pictures without too many people around. There was a covered picnic area with some tables but it looked like it needed a good hose down so we just pulled out some beach blankets and enjoyed dinner on the beach with gray and red-streaked clouds behind us. It was gorgeous! There was an area of the beach protected by a long stretch of rocks which blocked any bigger incoming waves. My son played there until we had to drag him out of the water.

Bathrooms, easy parking, camping, picnic tables, barbecue stands, lifeguard, protection from waves by a long reef and easy shallow beach for snorkeling and playing. Recommend for families or people who want amenities without crowds. We didn’t see much for fish, no seals or turtles. Skydiving airport is next door so plans fly in low overhead.

Great spot for camping close to the beach with some simple facilities for an amazing price. Requires a permit. Register at kauai.gov and wait for acceptance (took ~16h) and then get a permit for 3$ (Note that all guests need a permit). Facilities were fairly clean. Shower only outside. The area was quite busy when we visited which was noisy but also made us feel not alone (and secure). For the price I really loved this campsite and definitely recommend it, if you are into camping or have a tight budget. We enjoyed the stay and had a lovely sunset. Note: the designated camp area does not include the sand... which we did not understand until the life guards told us the next morning 🤷‍♂️

Ample stretch of sandy beach if there happen to be many groups. Also a lava breakwater for protection from the open water/waves. Rocky area at the west end for those who don’t mess a sandy area. We lucked out and viewed one monk seal that swam up onto the sandy beach to sunbathe.

If you’re visiting with family and have kids this is a must stop if you need a safer place for little ones to be out in the water. Reef shelters the swimmer area to lessen danger of waves and currents and lots of families spend the mornings or afternoons with a picnic ect. Might even meet new friends!