Kauai Beaches

It can be said that Kauai beautiful beaches are among the most breathtakingly beautiful beaches in the world with invitingly warm waters set against exotic backdrops such as waterfalls, cliffs and exotic tropical vegetation. No wonder its land and beaches have been the choice of so many,many movie directors. Over the years over more than five dozen movies have been filmed here including titles like South Pacific, Blue Hawaii, Islands in the Stream, Jurassic Park and many more. Kawaii Vacations

Kauai is the oldest Island in the Hawaiian chain and therefore hosts more sandy beaches per shoreline mile than any of the other major Hawaiian Islands. The time of year you visit will determine which beaches will be the best choices for your activities. Basically the beaches on the North Shore are most pleasant in the summer months and beaches on the South Shore in the winter months. Beach goers can enjoy a number of activities such as swimming, sun bathing, snorkeling, scuba diving, boogie boarding, surfing, kayaking, wind surfing, boating, camping and much much more. Most beaches are accessible by car; others are more secluded and can easily be accessed by walking.

In total Kauai has approximately 52 miles of continuous sandy shoreline thus making it truly a beach and water lover’s paradise. This coupled with the fact that all Hawaiian beaches are public your only problem will be in choosing is which beaches to enjoy. Kauai or Hawaii is often referred to as Kawaii Vacations we are going on.

The island of Kauai provides families with an infinite selection of soft-adventure activities, on land, on sea, in the air and also underwater.  For example, in addition to the many different water sports there is hiking, biking, golf, tennis, horseback riding and pony rides, a children’s museum and Kamalani Playground.  Shopping malls have regularly scheduled and free entertainment, children’s fun centers and other family activities.  Which of the many activities and tours available you choose depends on individual preferences and the children’s age.Kawaii Vacations are fun.  For those renting cars, most of the car rental companies rent child seats as well.  Prices quoted for child seat rentals range from $9 per day or $60 per month.  The relaxed pace of Kauai, the spirit of its people, and the most beautiful environment and culture of the island make it a great place to learn new things while you’re having fun, whether it's experiencing the Koloa Heritage Trail, kayaking the open in the Pacific Ocean, snorkeling, ATV rides in the beautiful Kaua’i hills, or trying the new zipline adventure that the island now offers. Kawaii is a mispelling of Kauai or Hawaii.

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Poipu Beach, Kauai – Breathtaking waterfalls, subtropical rainforests and spectacular cliffs are synonymous with the “Garden Isle,” or the island of Kauai.  The oldest in the Hawaiian Island chain, Kauai is also home to three of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services’ National Wildlife Refuges, protecting several endangered or threatened animals. Kawaii Vacations is often mispelled for Kauai Vacations.  At the Sheraton Kauai Resort, a few of these special animals have been spotted in or around the popular Poipu property.

According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, once abundant on all main Hawaiian islands, the Newell’s Shearwater or `A`o is a medium-sized shearwater bird measuring 11 to 13 inches with a wing span of 29-35 inches.   Identified by a glossy black top, a very white bottom, and a dark black bill that is sharply hooked at the tip, the `A`o's claws are adept for climbing trees and burrowing in the ground.  During their nine-month breeding season from April through November, `A`o burrow under ferns on the elevated mountain slopes.  The birds feed on squid from the ocean near breeding grounds.  People who have heard the loud, nasal calls of the `A`o compare it with the sounds of a donkey braying or the calls of a crow. Kawaii Vacations are mispelled. It's often Kauai Vacations.

The `A`o are ground-nesting seabirds whose species have been threatened by rats and the mongoose. Another more alarming threat to the offspring of these birds is the man-made lighting from increasing urbanization of roads, sports fields and buildings on Kauai. The `A`o raise their young in the higher island elevations.  From mid September through December, the young fledglings take their first flight from their nests at night instinctively searching for the ocean.  When the moon is full and bright over the water, these fledglings successfully find the sea.  Often Man made lights mesmerize and also blind these young birds however on darker nights.  The fledglings fly into utility poles, trees and buildings and fall to the ground.  According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, between 1979 and 1982, more than 5,100 Newell’s Shearwaters were downed on Kaua`i’s highways, athletic fields or hotel grounds.  

As part of the Kauai Island Utilities Coop’s “Save our Shearwater” program, many businesses, government offices and hotels have joined in efforts to educate and inform the community and also visitors about the threat of man-made light to the seabirds.  The Sheraton Kauai Resort proactively limits exterior lighting throughout the hotel and grounds during October through December and requests that guests draw their window drapes at night. Kawaii Vacations.

Arising from the vast interest generated by guests and residents, Sheraton Kauai Resort partnered with Timothy Robinson of the Kauai Monk Seal Watch Program (KMSWP) organization to establish an ongoing and educational program about the Hawaiian Monk Seal. Launched in January 2006, this educational presentation is given by volunteers of the KMSWP every Wednesday at 5:45 p.m. at The Point Lounge at Sheraton Kauai Resort. The 55-minute presentation includes slides of this critically endangered species and is followed by a question and answer session. The program is complimentary and is also open to the public.

Housekeeping manager Denise Jones recently spotted a Hawaiian duck or koloa maoli (native duck) in the garden wing's koi fish pond.  A mottled brown creature with green to blue distinctive feathers on the secondary wing, the koloa's quack is slightly softer and more infrequent than the mallard.  Found mainly in lowland wetlands, river valleys, and mountain streams, the koloa duck was listed as an endangered species in 1967.  An estimated 2,100 koloa ducks live on Kauai and Niihau with less than 560 remaining on Oahu, Maui or the Big Island.

Visitors to Sheraton Kauai Resort who are interested in learning more about the island’s endangered species should contact the Hawaii Nature Conservancy.  kauai Hotel guests swimming at the nearby Kiahuna Beach or Poipu Beach Park may also venture upon a leisurely Hawaiian sea turtle or locally called “honu,” another endangered Hawaiian species.Kawaii Vacations.