Shipwreck Beach

This beach, located in Poipu, got its name from an old wooden ship which sunk off the coast but has long since faded into the deep blue. The swimming at this beach is far from ideal because of strong currents and high surf. One of the beach's main attractions is its proximity to Makawehi Point which is a lithified sand dune. Many fishermen use this spot to get the catch while other locals use it as a diving board (NOT recommended).

While the swimming may be bad, boogie boarders, surfers and windsurfers may get a kick out of the wave action. If you aren't up for water activities Shipwreck has a nice white sandy beach for lounging. There are no facilities and no lifeguard on duty. Access to the beach is between the Grand Hyatt Kauai and the Po'ipu Bay Resort Golf Course on Po'ipu Road.

Location: Shipwreck Beach is located in the South Kauai