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Anahola Beach Park
Anini Beach
Baby Beach Po'ipu
Brennecke's Beach
Fuji Beach
Ha'ena Beach Park
Hanalei Pavilion
Hanalei Pier
Hideaway Beach
Kalapaki Beach
Kalihiwai Beach
Ke'e Beach
Kealia Beach
Kekaha Beach
Kiahuna Beach
Lydgate Beach Park
Po'ipu Beach Park
Polihale State Park
Salt Pond Beach Park
Shipwrecks Beach
Tunnels Beach
Wailua Beach
Waimea Beach
Waioli Beach
- Kauai, commonly referred to as "The Garden Isle," is known for its lush tropical rainforest climate, which has been immortalized in feature films such as Rodgers and Hammerstein's South Pacific.
- Visitors to the island's Napali Coast (video) can relax on beaches in the backdrop of Mount Makana, which served as the inspiration for the fabled Bali Ha'i.
- Luxurious resorts flank popular family beaches such as Kalapaki and Waipouli Beach, while sites such as Waioli Beach are renowned as some of Hawai'i's best surfing spots.
- Many of the island's beaches are protected from strong wave currents during the summer months by surrounding barrier reefs, making them great spots for young and novice swimmers to hone their water skills.
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