Kalapaki beach
Kalapaki Beach is one of the most popular beaches in the Hawaiian Islands. In addition to ideal conditions for swimmers and surfers, it has a convenient location, very close to the airport, there is a cruise port in the harbor. All infrastructure, including hotels, restaurants, shops, is in the immediate vicinity. Relaxing on the beach, you can continue to relax in the nearby golf club.
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Beach description
Nature has created a cozy sandy harbor, which is caressed by calm ocean waves. On the shore they build white sand castles, take sun baths. It is convenient to relax with children here, the bottom has no cliffs and rocky ledges, breakwaters and a pier protect from high waves. Kalapaki becomes the place where novice athletes master the board or oars.
What is not recommended here to do is scuba diving. Since the bottom is sandy, the water near the shore does not reach the proper level of transparency, it will be difficult to see marine life. And there are few of her here, the reefs where she usually lives are absent near the beach. But those who want to watch the life of exotic tropical animals have the opportunity to do this by going to freshwater lagoons, which occupy about 40 coastal acres in the eastern region of Kalapaki Beach.
What attracts Kalapaki:
- The beach is public and operates year round with no time limits. Although, swimming alone or in the dark is still not worth it, there are no lifeguards here.
- Public parking available.
- Surfing lessons are held, there is a volleyball court, kayaks and sailing boats leave for the ocean right from the beach.
- Right behind the sandy area are shops, restaurants, a dining room.
- Equipped picnic tables.
- Dressing booths.
- Rental stations.
- Pleasure boats moor near the dock.
When is the best time to go?
To lay off on the beaches of the mainland, it is best to come in the summer, when a sufficiently warm temperature is settled for swimming. Places like Florida or the Hawaiian Islands are comfortable all year round.
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Infrastructure
In order not to lose a wonderful view of the ocean, you should stop at Kaua'i Marriott Resort, 5*, which has many parking spaces, beautiful views of Kalapaki and its own outdoor and children's pools. The hotel has a beauty salon and a sauna. Guests can work out in the fitness room or enjoy tennis courts. In addition to traditional services, childcare and a selection of excursions are organized. Breakfast includes a varied menu. There is also a restaurant and bar.
Satisfy the hunger on the beach is not difficult. They sell burgers and hamburgers, french fries and meatballs, all kinds of cocktails and coffee. Local restaurants offer all sorts of Hawaiian, Pacific and international dishes. In many establishments, you can enjoy fresh seafood, while contemplating the view of the beautiful ocean.
Here you can try many traditional dishes of Northern Italy or Japan. Hawaiian cuisine has incorporated the best. The secret of the local chicken kebab is in a special marinade, which should not have time to burn during cooking. Huli huli is poured with a mixture of pineapple and soy sauce, chopped ginger and garlic are added. Even attending a film show, you can simultaneously get acquainted with the unusual preparation of popcorn. Japanese seaweed and rice crackers are added to the grains. All this is fried in oil. And from the chocolate-coconut cake, the sweet tooth simply cannot be pulled by the ears.
Tourists who love shopping will love the fact that there are many shops and boutiques in the city where you can buy original outfits, accessories, gifts for loved ones. Almost daily entertainment events are held, any personal services are offered, spa and tattoo parlors work. Open-air shops sell products and art, jewelry and colorful beachwear, headgear. There will be no problems with the acquisition of quality equipment or attributes for a laid-back beach wedding.
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- There are U.S. airlines to the nearest Lihue Airport. Russian tourists have to travel through Los Angeles or Honolulu. Between neighboring islands cruise ships run. The budget way to get from the airport to the city – bus route number 70. Car or taxi rental is popular.
- December-March in the Kalapaki Beach area is the peak of the season. As elsewhere, rains happen that do not last long. It is advisable to plan a trip in advance in order to book the best places in the hotel.
- Camping is a good way to save. One of their species, national, may even be free. As a rule, it is impossible to agree on accommodation right on the spot, this is done via the Internet or the appropriate office.
Things to do near Kalapaki:
- Visit Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge.
- Get to know Aboriginal culture at the Kauai Museum.
- Learn more about the local flora in the Alerton Garden.
- Visit Waimea Canyon.
- See the triple Wailua Falls.
- Take the Kalalau Trail.
- Enjoy landscape art at any of the many golf centers.