Salt Pond Beach Park

Review & FAQ:

• What is Salt Pond Beach Park?
  • Salt Pond Beach Park is the only spot in Hawai'i that is still home to natural salt ponds, located near Hanapepe on Kauai's western side.
• Where is Salt Pond Beach Park located?
  • The beach is situated within a natural wetland area, making it a unique and ecologically significant location.
• How is Salt Pond Beach Park used by native Hawai'ians?
  • The area is still used by native Hawai'ians for collecting salt rock crystals, which are commonly used for cooking and medicinal purposes.

Is this a kid-friendly beach? Swimming conditions are generally safe year-round, even for small children and novice swimmers, due to protected waters with the beach's pool-like lagoon area.

What is a good snorkeling beach in Kauai? Snorkeling is also popular around the area near the beach's lava rock outcrops, which are popular with marine life such as butterfly fish, goatfish, and moorish idols.

What is a great beach for family photos? Reddish-golden sands line the beach's shoreline, with overnight camping allowed on the beachfront with county permits.

Eleele, HI 96705

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