Poipu Beach Park
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Poʻipū Beach Park is located in the community of Poʻipū on the southern coast of Kauaʻi island in Hawaii.
The beach is a park has lifeguards provided by county of Kauaʻi. There are swimming and snorkeling areas, and a surf break over a reef for experienced surfers only. It can get crowded on weekends.[1] It was ranked as the best beach in America by Florida International University professor Stephen Leatherman, "Dr Beach" in 2001.[2] It is located at 21°52′24″N 159°27′15″W / 21.87333°N 159.45417°W. Nearby points of interest include the Kāneiolouma Complex, an ancient Hawaiian village across the street, and the Moir Gardens on the Kiahuna plantation.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Poʻipū Beach Park". Kauaʻi explorer web site. county of Kauaʻi. Retrieved February 5, 2010.
- ^ Stephen P. Leatherman. "America's Best Beaches". DrBeach.Org web site. Archived from the original on January 6, 2010. Retrieved February 5, 2010.
- ^ "Moir Gardens at Kiahuna plantation". web site. Retrieved February 6, 2010.
External links
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- "Aloha from Sunny Poipu Beach". web site. Poipu Beach Resort Association. Retrieved February 6, 2010.
- hawaiiyeah.com