Poʻipū Beach
Poipu Beach surfspot, Kauaʻi island, Hawaii

Poʻipū Beach Park is located in the community of Poʻipū on the southern coast of Kauaʻi island in Hawaii.

The beach is a park has lifeguards provided by county of Kauaʻi. There are swimming and snorkeling areas, and a surf break over a reef for experienced surfers only. It can get crowded on weekends.[1] It was ranked as the best beach in America by Florida International University professor Stephen Leatherman, "Dr Beach" in 2001.[2] It is located at 21°52′24″N 159°27′15″W / 21.87333°N 159.45417°W / 21.87333; -159.45417. Nearby points of interest include the Kāneiolouma Complex, an ancient Hawaiian village across the street, and the Moir Gardens on the Kiahuna plantation.[3]

Starting in 2021, Green sea turtles have been crawling out of the sea to bask and doze on Poʻipū Beach every afternoon and evening, surrounded by tourists.[4] Hawaiian monk seals sometimes haul out here to rest.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Poʻipū Beach Park". Kauaʻi explorer web site. county of Kauaʻi. Retrieved February 5, 2010.
  2. ^ Stephen P. Leatherman. "America's Best Beaches". DrBeach.Org web site. Archived from the original on January 6, 2010. Retrieved February 5, 2010.
  3. ^ "Moir Gardens at Kiahuna plantation". web site. Retrieved February 6, 2010.
  4. ^ Harrell, Ashley (November 11, 2023). "Emotions run high as sea turtles take over popular Hawaii beaches". SFGATE. Hearst Communications, Inc.
  5. ^ "Hawaiian Monk Seal At Poipu Beach: A Rare Encounter Inspires Respect". Beat of Hawaii. January 6, 2025. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poipu_Beach_Park
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