Top 5 Beaches
in Kauai

This is where my Princeville clients become morning people. The reef creates a natural swimming pool that's perfect year-round - I've had families snorkel here on Christmas morning. Kids can learn to swim in the shallow areas while parents relax knowing it's protected from big waves. Sea turtles are basically guaranteed if you swim out past the boats.

This is the beach that sells condos. One look at those mountains dropping into that perfect crescent bay and clients start asking about closing dates. The pier area is perfect for beginners learning to surf, and when the waves are flat, it's like a giant swimming pool. My Puu Poa clients walk here for morning coffee and sunset cocktails - it's the kind of routine that makes you never want to leave.

Yes, it's touristy, but there's a reason it's America's best beach. My south shore clients love having everything here - protected swimming for kids, snorkeling that rivals the north shore, and those monk seal sightings that never get old. The secret is timing: locals hit it early morning or late afternoon when the tour buses are gone. Living in Poipu means this world-class beach is your neighborhood pool.

This is where I take clients who say they want "total privacy." The 15-minute hike through the jungle keeps most tourists away, but residents love having their own secret beach. My Sealodge condo owners hike down here for morning meditation and afternoon snorkeling. It's not for everyone - you need good shoes and a sense of adventure - but the payoff is having a pristine beach almost to yourself.

Don't let the name fool you - this is pure Instagram gold. The tree tunnel approach feels like entering a secret world, and that white sand beach is perfect for those sunrise yoga shots my clients love posting. The waves are too dangerous for swimming, but that's what keeps it peaceful. My Kapaa area clients bike here through the coastal path for sunset picnics and morning meditation sessions.