Kauai Beach – Lydgate

Lydgate Beach Park provides fun for the whole family, including safe ocean swimming for young children. One of its major attractions is a large, double-sectioned salt-water lagoon constructed with huge lava rocks in a semicircle facing the beach. The interior of the boulder breakwater is divided into two pools – a large, deep pool for swimming and snorkeling, and a small, shallow pool ideal for children. These sandy pools are one of Kauai’s safest year-round swimming sites, offering good protection from surf and currents, and with a lifeguard tower overlooking both pools.

Lydgate Beach Park was named after Reverend John Lydgate, a civic leader, church pastor, and noted authority on Hawaiian literature, folklore, legends, and land titles. There are grass fields where you can fly kites, play frisbee, or volleyball, as well as three full-sized sports fields. There is an outside pavilion for special outings and concerts. There is a playground built by local volunteers complete with volcano slide and lava tube slide. Further south is a second playground called Kalamani Kai Bridge, which can be reached by car, or along the bicycle path (Ke Ala Hele Makalae) running parallel to the coast. This isn’t just an ordinary bridge, but one that was designed by kids with nature art work, and all kinds of cool ways of exploration.

Sandy beach
Lava rock enclosed lagoon
Shade trees and grassy areas
Showers and restrooms
Lifeguards
Playground
Picnic tables
Swimming
Snorkeling
Picnicking
Camping

Directions: Driving north from Lihue on Kuhio Highway (56), take a right at mile marker 5 on Leho Road. The first right is Nehe Road and leads to restrooms, camping, and the Kalamani Kai Bridge. The second right is Nalu Road, leading to all other facilities and life-guarded lagoons.

Please remember: When in doubt, don’t go out.
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