Lae Nani Beach — Attraction in Kauai

This is a lovely family beach. On the near side of the beach is a protected baby pool and is great for small children who are learning to swim. The main part of the beach is filled with large grain sand and is a fun place to play in the waves by young and old alike. Many days a lazy river also forms between the sand bar and the ocean adding another way to enjoy the water. The far side of the beach is buttressed by a reef where a mini blow whole spirits and gurgles and tide pools trap small fish and crabs.

Getting to the beach is fairly easy. Park on Papaloa road, walk down the bike path till you see a narrow sidewalk between the Kauai Shores Hotel and the Last Nani Condominium complex. Follow the sidewalk toward the ocean until you reach the end. Take a right onto a dirt path that leads to a grassy area and the beach will be directly in front of you.

Caution: This like any other beach can be dangerous when the...

My family and I come to Lae Nani Beach often. Usually when we don't have lots of time and want a nice, clean beach close to home. There are no public restrooms. There is one shower. Has several picnic tables in the shade on the grass. There is NO LIFEGUARD on duty but is a public beach surrounded by resort properties. Perfect for picnics and great water fun for very small children up to about 10-12 years old. Pond for kids is separated from open ocean. Ocean side is fun for older kids and experienced swimmers. Although you are able to touch bottom aways out, I have seen currents come far enough in to carry even a strong swimmer out. There is NO LIFEGUARD at Law Nano so caution should be used when swimming on the...

Sweet little beach to hang out on. A kiddy pool has been made to keep the surf out and provide a safer place for kids to swim and hang out. Sand beaches, but a rock like reef hangs very close to shore. You have to be careful wading out. There is one spot that you can walk out into the surf without worrying about this barrier. Also, about 100 yards off shore is another barrier of rocks. One needs to be careful. Most visiting this beach just hang out and sunbath. Very few venture into the open water. Still a...