The Poipu Beach Resort Association describes Kauai's South Shore beautifully as being “dominated by a perfect string of crescent-shaped beaches, each having its own particular shoreline environment.” Therefore, it’s no surprise that Poipu Beach, one of the most popular beaches on Kauai’s South Shore, was recently named “America's Best Beach” by The Travel Channel, ranking top among the 10 best beaches nationwide. Visitors to Poipu can find snorkeling, swimming, boogie-boarding, surfing, Hawaiian outrigger canoe paddling, golfing, tennis, shopping, dining and much more. Poipu’s average annual rainfall is 34 inches and when it does rain, the showers are brief. The temperatures during the day range from the 70s to the 80s. At night, temperatures cool down to the 60s and 70s. Prevailing trade winds keep Poipu residents and visitors comfortable year-round.


For more information about Poipu Beach including a Poipu Adventure Planner, visit the Poipu Beach Resort Association.

To take a virtual tour of Kauai’s South Shore from Old Koloa Town shopping, to Spouting Horn, Allerton Gardens, Brenneckes Beach, Poipu Beach Park, Mahaulepu, Tree Tunnel, and more, visit the Kauai Visitors Bureau.