Kauai Beaches
Salt Pond Beach Park
Hanapepe (Kauai), HI
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Hawaii's only salt ponds still in production are at Salt Pond Beach, just outside Hanapepe. Generations of locals have come here to swim, fish, and collect salt crystals that are dried in sun beds. The tangy salt is used for health purposes and to cure fish and season food. The curved reddish-gold beach lies between two rocky points and features a protected reef, tide pools, and gentle waves. Swimming here is excellent, even for children; this beach is also good for diving, w...
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Swimming: Excellent
Lifeguards: Yes
Restrooms: Yes
Showers: Yes
Picnic Tables: Yes
Parking: Yes
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Posted by chowhound from LA, CA on June 28, 2007
Interesting from the salt angle, in an area that's less thick with killer beaches than rest of the garden isle. worth a look if you're out this way (en route to kokee), but not a detour-worthy destination, like say polihale.
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