This is a great beach right across from the broiler. Good spot to walk after dining and drinks. We saw sea turtles and monk seals in a natural setting. Lots of picnic benches. And clean beach restrooms. Feral chickens abound. read more

Brennecke's Beach - Swimming Pools Near Me - Uninc Kauai, Hawaii

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I have old memories of this beach. Before hurricane Ewa, this beach was the bomb! Good size waves for bodyboarding and body surfing. After hurricane Ewa, the personality of the beach changed. Ewa brought in a lot of rocks. The waves had become timid. No more bodyboarding and bodysurfing. To my surprise, today I see decent size waves And a good amount of bodyboarding and body surfers! Perhaps hurricane Iniki returned back to its ole' self? Well something happened! Maybe one day I'll enter the water once more here... after 39 years:) read more

Brennecke's Beach - Admiring from afar. - Swimming Pools Near Me - Uninc Kauai, Hawaii

Very small beach-slash-cove in Poipu next to Poipu Beach Park with strong waves. There are some short steps leading down to it from the road and it's a great spot for sunsets and sunrises. It's very walkable from the countless condos and resorts in the area. The road is dark so be careful walking at night. The drivers are conscientious and slow around the area. read more

We were in Kauai snorkeling at Poipu Beach Park, when we decided to check out the surrounding area. Walked past the kiddie pond, a thigh deep ocean area protected by a break rock. 200 yards over is Brennecke's Beach, and the contrast could not be more startling. Huge surf roar into a small bowl shaped beach, with pounding waves smashing against a rocky cove. One of the most dangerous beaches in Kauai. So dangerous that surfing is not allowed, only boogie boarding, and not for beginners. Signs warn of no life guard, high surf, rip currents, dangerous shore breaks, sharp coral, slippery rocks, and sudden drop-offs. Great to watch body surfers, on this clear December day, with temperatures in the 80s. Picturesque, with typical winter high surf warning . No way I was going into that surf, as I would be coming back in a body bag! read more

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"Baby Shark, Doo doo doo Baby shark, Doo Doo Doo Baby Shark, Doo Doo Doo Baby Shark! Mommy Shark, Doo Doo Doo Mommy Shark, Doo Doo Doo... Mommy Shark!!... Runaway, Doo Doo Doo Runaway, Doo Doo Doo RUNAWAY!!.... Safe at last, Doo Doo Doo..." -------------------------------------- 'Duunnn Dunnn... Duunnn Duun.. dun dun dun dun...' -------------------------------------- Mark Cuban, Mr. Wonderful, Lori Greiner, Robert Herjavec ---------------------------------------------------- Any takers on what the 3 groups above all have in common??? Well if you guessed 'Sharks' you are the lucky winner!!! ---------------------------------------------------- Alright, lets not not scare off all of the tourists wanting to enjoy the beauty of Brennecke's Beach. Having been to Poipu several times since my first visit to Kauai in Twenty 12, I have always been a fan of this small stretch of beach. My first time, I was stoked by how great the waves were for boogie boarding, even if you are just a beginner. I also remember going into the water and literally catching the crashing waves right alongside giant sea turtles; talk about a rad experience! My most recent visit in late twenty 19, Brennecke's was as beautiful as ever, but it was a "swim at your own risk" as a Shark had been sighted in the vicinity. The surrounding beach area is rocky in places and you will often see wildlife resting on the rocks. This past trip I saw both Sea Turtles sunbathing on the sand as well as Hawaiian Monk Seals taking a little snooze. At the end of the day, the Ocean is these animals natural habitat and We are the visitors to their homes. The best thing we can do is be cautious, be respectful of the ocean and it's inhabitants and enjoy all the beauty the beaches of the Hawaiian Islands have to offer. read more

Brennecke's Beach - Brennecke's in Poipu, Kauai is absolutely stunning! - Swimming Pools Near Me - Uninc Kauai, Hawaii

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Rating & writing this review for the Mālama i nā honu volunteers! This organization does not get enough credit, the love and dedication for their turtles is unmatched. My family and I made frequent visits to Brennecke's Beach to see the turtles & monk seals. The downside is this beach is alwayssss crowded. I definitely prefer other beaches to swim around and snorkel at. BUT no matter how busy, each volunteer we spoke to was: friendly, easy to talk to, and likable! One evening while I was viewing the turtles, the volunteers started passing out stickers for $3 donations (I don't know if they do this every night). I was so happy I got one before they sold out! If you did miss out on purchasing a sticker, I figured out that they sell more products on their website too! Their website is pretty straightforward and fun to explore/learn more. One thing I found interesting to see is the organization displays the volunteer's beach hours (lifetime & year), the time dedicated to protecting and educating the public about the these animals. Thank you to all the volunteers & members! https://malamanahonu.org if you're interested read more

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Great views here. We didn't try the swimming here, but had a nice relaxing afternoon. There are picnic tables, restrooms and restaurants nearby - which was great to grab some shaved ice by the beach! There is both sand and grass here. There are some shady areas and some not shady areas. Plenty of people brought their own tents, chairs, etc to enjoy the scenery Parking can get a little tricky here depending on the time that you go, but we did find spots each time. read more

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Way too crowded. Too many tourists. Which is why the turtles don't come so if you want to see turtles don't come here. Sunset here was very nice. Riptides snow cone or shredded ice place was super close but other than that not the best beach. read more

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This might be my favorite beach in the world. It's a super small stretch of beach to the left of Poipu Beach (limited parking on the street or a short walk from the Poipu Beach lots). The reason this beach is so great is that it's perfect for body boarding and we spotted multiple turtles both visits. I'm usually not too comfortable in the ocean so being able to stand waist deep in the clear, refreshing water and catch some waves is amazing. The sand is also perfectly clean and great for kids to play in. read more

Brennecke's Beach - Swimming Pools Near Me - Uninc Kauai, Hawaii

So glad we popped by! Keep your expectations low, but we wandered over after a drink at the Broiler and were so thrilled to see tea turtles resting on the beach and seals rolling in the waves. We sat on the beach as the sun went down. It was a nice way to spend 30 minutes. read more

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It is only out of sheer dedication to the authenticity of Yelp that I'm giving this beach 4 stars. In reality, I should give it a 1-star rating, tell you about all the sharks that circle the waters here, rant about the plethora of needles that have swum from the Jersey shore to land on these sands and mention the copious amounts of turtle poop. Really. I could mention that you literally need scuba gear to wade out past your hips because the waters are so rife with turtle turds. In short, I SHOULD lie through my teeth to create any possible mythological reason that would drive people away from this beach because it is that rockin'. But, I'm not going to lie. Why? Because I love Yelp that much and trust the info on it, so, in the spirit of all that is Yelpified, I'm sticking to truthiness. This is a great place to body surf. Picture perfect waves that consistently roll in, set after set, sizable enough to easily catch without fins, yet gentle enough for you not to get rolled every time. In the evenings, the waves tend to close out quickly, so afternoons are best. Okay. I lied right there. I just really don't want mobs of people on this beach next time I come to Kauai. In truth, the best time for the waves that I saw, in August, were in the early morning. There, you squeezed it out of me. I'd rather see masses squirming in the water in the peak of the day, than have the beach be crowded while I'm there in the A.M.(gotta keep my reflectively-white haole skin protected from the sun's mega-midday rays). Surf boards are not allowed because of how close the break is to the shore. Minus one star because there are too damn many boogie boarders - get some skillz yo and either commit to body surfing or learn how to stand (and actually work!) and get on a real board. Wusses. I hate having to drop out of a wave because some git on a boogie board with no idea what they're doing is about to run me over. Oh, and, seriously, there are a lot of turtles here, which is great. They won't harm you, even though they're HUGE. They just seem to dig being around all the kooks having a great time in the waves. Finally, for clarification, this is NOT Brennecke's Beach Broiler, which is a fair to middling food joint up the street. This review is for the beach only. read more

Brennecke's Beach - This is not my photo...The whole time I was in Poipu, I never saw just 2 people at Brenneckes. Picture 30-50 more in this shot. - Swimming Pools Near Me - Uninc Kauai, Hawaii

This tiny little beach is a cove good for body/boogie boarding. 5 stars for the waves 1 star because of safety issues Beware of 2 things: 1) it is very rocky! And half of the cove has rocks on the shore that you want to avoid as you come in on a wave. Thus the amount of space for boarding is actually cut in half and therefore... 2) because it's so small, it can be very crowded and quite dangerous with all those people and boarders out trying to catch the same waves in such a confined amount of space. You have to be super aware of your surroundings and others around you to avoid collisions. read more

This is a great beach, fronting Brennecke's Beach which is just around across the street. There are pavilions close by for a shaded lunch. Bathrooms are available within a 5-10 minute walk and Poipu Beach is just up the beach (about a 10 min walk). This beach is for body-boarding or boogie-boarding only. And note the comment made in the Garden Island Newspaper today (5/17/2013): "Pat Durkin said visitors are not stupid but are less likely to recognize hazard warnings of the ocean, including rip currents, shore breaks, high surf, sudden dropoffs, sharp coral and slippery rocks. Even in the shallow water of Brennecke's Beach, there were four cases of spinal trauma this year from boogie boarding, he said." This excerpt came from a report on ocean safety and the disproportionate amount of visitors that are drowning lately. But the key words to heed here are: " Even in the shallow water of Brennecke's Beach, there were four cases of spinal trauma this year from boogie boarding." This is absolutely no news to anyone that lives here (via the "coconut wireless"). We are all well aware of the steep incline and dangers of boogie boarding at this beach. From face plants, to huge skin patches being ground off our foreheads, to hurt necks, to damaged spines, we have seen it all. And, keep in mind that these injuries are not generally publicized. Unless you drown, you typically won't make the news. So, my point is THIS BEACH IS DANGEROUS FOR BEGINNERS! If you are a novice "boarder" skip this location and go somewhere else where the coastline and surf are forgiving. If you know what you are doing, tread cautiously until you are familiar with the break. If you have small kids and are visiting, I highly recommend you skip this beach and visit Hanalei Bay (Near "Pavillions" or "Black-Pot Beach", which is near the pier). I rate this beach 4-stars based on the location, surrounding area, and fun you can have IF (and only if) you know what you are doing. If I had to rate it for a novice, I would rate it 1 stars. read more

This small beach is great for boogie boards. Easy parking at the county park, and close to shade trees and picnic tables. Good for a chill beach day. read more

Loved it! Hawaii water so you can't go wrong! It has everything you need for a beautiful day at the beach. We had a blast and my child had a blast. This was right down the street from our condo so it was awesome having a swimming beach/ swimming area nearby when a lot of the other beach areas are too rough/ treacherous with dangerous waves that kids can't play in. read more

Great little beach with big waves! like boogie boarding here. Just don't turn your back on the ocean! Usually sea turtles to watch here too. Nice beach area to just sit and watch the waves crash and the sun set too! read more

Great place to eat - we went to the broiler upstairs which is a bit pricey but the view, fresh food and stellar staff are worth it!!

Great little beach with strong waves for boogie boarding. Have to be careful because of the rocks and can get crowded, but the waves are great! read more