Places You’ll Love in Poʻipū

Tables sit directly on the sand with unobstructed sunset views. Reserve two weeks out for a window seat; order the macadamia-crusted catch of the day. $$$.

A walk-up window in a strip mall serving overstuffed burritos with kalua pork and fresh pico. Your post-beach meal runs under $12. $.

Peter Merriman sources 90% of ingredients from Hawaiʻi farms and fishers. Try the wok-charred ahi—seared rare, served over local greens. $$$.

Twelve screens, live music on weekends, and a burger that keeps locals coming back. Your casual weeknight spot when resort dining feels like too much. $$.

Robert Trent Jones Jr. design that hosted the PGA Grand Slam of Golf for 13 years. Holes 14-16 run along sea cliffs with 40-foot drops to the ocean.

A 4-mile coastal walk past lithified sand dunes and ancient Hawaiian fishing shrines. Start at Shipwrecks Beach, finish at Kawailoa Bay—allow two hours.

Seawater funnels through a lava tube and erupts up to 50 feet when the swell hits right. Five-minute stop, free parking, works for all ages.

Consistent shore break over a sandy bottom—your go-to for boogie boarding. Rent a board from the shop across the street and walk straight in.

Long, windswept stretch below the Grand Hyatt with strong currents and dramatic cliff backdrops. Better for walking and kite-flying than swimming.

A natural sandbar creates a shallow lagoon safe for toddlers on the left side; snorkeling around the right-side rocks often turns up monk seals and green sea turtles.

Open-air village with boutiques, galleries, and a weekly farmers market on Wednesdays. Your spot for local art and upscale resort wear. $$$.

Staff can match you to the right board for south-shore breaks and recommend reef-safe sunscreen that actually lasts. $$.

Located in historic Kōloa Town, stocking local snacks, Kauaʻi-made gifts, and the kind of souvenirs that don't scream tourist. Budget-friendly and walkable from Old Kōloa Road.