Boogie Boarding on Poipu Beach in Kauai

One of the best ways to have fun at Poipu Beach in Kauai is to try boogie boarding.  Hopefully this video will give you some ideas on how much fun it can be.  This also gives you an idea of the walk from our condo at Kiahuna Plantation Resort to the Beach:

Snorkeling on Poipu Beach Kauai

One of the most enjoyable and rewarding activities on Poipu Beach by Kiahuna Plantation Resort and Marriott's Waiohai Beach Club is snorkeling.  I use a Flip Video with a waterproof case.  Recommend that you get a waterproof guide to all the reef fish, which is available at the Kiahuna Plantation Activity Shack or other Dive Shops in Poipu.   Also available at the Whaler's Market in the Poipu Shopping Center.  You can buy snorkel gear at Costco in Kauai or rent it.

Beautiful Sunsets at Poipu Beach

Not only does Poipu Beach and Kiahuna Plantation Resort have great Boogie Boarding, Swimming, and Snorkeling, but they also have beautiful sunsets.

We love to eat at the Plantation Garden Restaurant at the Kiahuna Plantation Resort on Poipu because they have excelllent food.   You can rent snorkeling gear at the Dive Shop on the way to Koloa Town from Poipu Beach.  Next to the Dive Shop is a great Mexican Food ToGo Place called Da Crack.   It is interesting that air conditioners are not need on this side of Kauai because of the Trade Winds and this is also the sunniest part of kauai.

Our Favorite Condo on Poipu Beach in Kauai

Poipu Beach on the Island of Kauai has been rated as one of the Top 10 beaches in the World by the Travel Channel.  This is mainly because of the wide sweeping beach and the calm waters.  Plus it is an excellent snorkeling beach.   We consider this the best way to save money on travel because it is completely renovated and is on the first floor so we can eat on the lanai and also have an easy walk to the beach and the various bbq's which are top of the line.  You will love this beach many rate it as the best beach in hawaii.

Best Condo on Poipu Beach

For starters, after 25 years of travel to Kauai, we believe that the best place to stay is to get a good deal on flight to Kauai and stay at Kiahuna  Plantation   What is nice is the wide curve shaped beach that you can see on the photo below and the really nice Boogie Boarding and Snorkeling that is available.   Many nice restaurants are within easy walking distance and so is shopping.   We also like to eat at places on Poipu Beach and Koloa Town that are frequented by the local Kauai residence.   We have been to all the islands and this Condo is absolutely the best.  Poipu Beach has been rated in the Top 10 Beaches in the World by the Travel Channel.  We have been going to Poipu for 26 years.  Spring break is a great time to visit.  All the condos are recommended at Kiahuna Plantation except the ones by the cactus garden.  Be sure to find the best discount airfare to Kauai because it should not cost that much.

Casablanca for Dinner on Poipu Beach Kauai

This year is our 25th year of coming to Kiahuna Plantation and our 25th anniversary is in July. We went up to the Casablanca Restaurant at Kiahuna Plantation Poipu Beach Kauai for dinner because we like it and it has great reviews and ratings.  Really a great Happy Hour and wonderful restaurant on Poipu Beach and Kiahuna Plantation, we love the music and entertainment too that starts at 6PM every night.

Mike Young, the guitar player and singer surprised us with a really nice 25th Anniversary song, he is a great musician and he gave us an autographed copy of his CD, great music!

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25th Anniversary Song by Mike Young at Casablanca Restaurant, Poipu Beach, Kauai:

Best Yoga on Kauai and Poipu Beach

The best place for Yoga on Poipu Beach in Kauai is at the Sheraton Kauai. For Sheraton guests the yoga is free. The yoga sessions are 1 1/4 hours and are held on the lawn next to the beach. Sessions are on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 8:30 AM. Meet at the registration desk at the Sheraton a few minutes early and bring 2 beach towels. For more information go to Joy's Poipu Beach Kauai Yoga Website.

Another Dinner at Plantation Gardens Restaurant Poipu Beach

We like a light dinner and normally have an appetizer and glass of wine. We also like a romantic, quiet spot that feels like Hawaii. The Plantation Garden Restaurant fits the bill, it has all the above, so it is the restaurant that we go to the most while at Kiahuna Plantation Condo. It is the first place we eat and it has also been a tradition to eat there on the last night of the trip. We have been coming to the Kiahuna Plantation Resort now for 23 years. The condo that we enjoy the most is Unit 86, since it gives us a good walk to the beach in the morning and we can also easily walk to the Swimming Pool, Casablanca Restaurant, Poipu Shopping Village, the Marriott for Happy Hour, and Red Salt Restaurant. The Plantation Gardens Restaurant is the old Plantation House that was on the 30 acres of land that now houses the Kiahuna Plantation Resort.

Helen Discovers Boogie Boarding at Poipu Beach Kiahuna Plantation

On our 2nd day at Kiahuna Plantation Resort Helen Discovered 3 Boogie Boards in the closet at the Kiahuna Plantation Condo For Rent. It was amazing that her first try she rode the wave all the way into the beach. From that day on she was on a boogie board for 1 to 1 1/2 hours each day and got a nice tan on her back. The condo has an adult boogie board, one for a 12 year old, and one for a 6 year old. Helen used the one for the 12 year old since she is only 5'2 ", a tremendous time at the beach, she was the oldest one on a boogie board all 11 days we were at the condo. On this day we went to the Organic Grocery and had a tremendous pizza and salad. The calories were easily burned off because we then went to the swimming pool and then to the Tapas at Casanova's Happy Hour.

Snorkeling and Boogie Boarding at Poipu Beach Kauai

One of the best snorkeling beaches on Kauai and right next to the Kiahuna Plantation Condo for Rent is called Brennecke's Beach. It is shallow water and easy to see hundreds of fish there. We also like to boogy board right out in front of the Kiahuna Plantation Resort. As a guest, you simply go to the Guest hut and get chairs and towels. The Kiahuna Plantation Condo has several Boogie Boards, one for adults, and the other for children. My 67 year old wife loves to boogy board on Poipu Beach.

Our Recommendations at Kiahuna Plantation for a Condo

We discovered Kiahuna Plantation 24 years ago and stayed in a number of different condo's including various condo's several times, but in 2005 we discovered Kiahuna Plantation Condo and this is abosolutely the best condo in the resort for a number of reasons:

1. Private, Quiet area with first floor lanai where we eat breakfast and listen to the birds and see the swaying palm trees.

2. The best decorated condo at Kiahuna Plantation, we especially like the new kitchen with new appliances and plenty of storage space. The bathroom remodel is amazing, with a wonderful travertine tiled walk-in shower!

3. Close walk to the tennis courts, swimming pool, and Casablanca Restaurant.

4. Great value, if you go to Kiahuna Plantation.

5. New HDTV with Internet Cable Access.

6. Wonderful Hawaiian decorations and art that makes you feel like you are in hawaii.

7. The natural sea breeze that cools the condo is exceptionally healthy because recirculated air conditioning is not healthy. If you breath this fresh sea breeze 24/7, including sleeping, you will feel the difference.

We will continue to add to this blog by adding more comments, pictures, and videos since we consider this the best Kiahuna Plantation Condo for Rent on Poipu Beach, Kauai.