Kalapaki Beach

Citizens of, and visitors to Lihue (home to the cruise port) often take advantage of Kalapaki, considered one of the island's foremost swimming beaches. Not far from town, it offers subdued waves rolling onto white-sand shores. The beach sits near the Kauai Marriott Resort, and its cafes are ideal for a quick bite, in between frolicking on the shore and bodysurfing among the waves. Rental equipment and lifeguards are available, and the scenery is lovely as well. This is a popular place for surf lessons and beginner surfers, stand up paddlers and body boarders. Check with the surf schools about taking lessons.