Poipu is a town situated on the south of Kauai in Hawaii. There are many high-class shopping centers and hotels at the town. It is famous for the Poipu beach. Nearby, you will find many resorts. Both local and foreign visitors visit the Poipu Beach. You can watch whales swimming in the ocean from December to May. You can also observe the honu turtles in the ocean.

Occasionally, you will see monk seals sunbathing on the shore. It is estimated that there is at least 1,200 Hawaiian monk seals swimming in the water. If you see one of these endangered animals, you should stay 150 feet away from them. You must not attempt to feed the monk seals with any food. You will get to explore a variety of fishes in the ocean. The humuhumunukukuapuaa fish can also be found in the ocean. There are many amenities at the park including picnic tables, restrooms and etc. There are several lava rocks and corals. You can go snorkeling at sites where there are lifeguards. Before going snorkeling, you should check with the ocean condition. You must always wear fins when snorkeling in the water. Surf breaks can be found at many beaches such as Shipwreck Beach and Brennecke Beach.

If you want to reach Poipu, you can rent a car and drive here. If you don’t want to rent a car, you can take a taxi at the airport. The taxi fare to Poipu Beach from the Lihue Airport is about $50. When you are visiting the Poipu Beach, you can take a tour to the Koloa Heritage Trail. The Koloa Heritage Trail is about 10 miles long. There are many important tourist attractions along the Koloa Heritage Trail. You can visit the Spouting Horn nearby. If you want to visit the Spouting Horn, you can participate in the self guided tour. Daily-guided tour to Spouting Horn is available. You can visit the shops and restaurants at the Old Koloa Town. At the Old Koloa Town, there is a museum that offers historical artifacts.

About 2 miles from Poipu Beach, you will find the Mahaulepu Beach. The Poipu Beach is near to many tourism attraction spots including Kokee State Park, Opaekaa Falls and Waimea Canyon. Poipu has a warm temperature during the daytime. The temperature range in Poipu is about 70 – 80 degree Fahrenheit. At night, the temperature will be reduced to 60 degree Fahrenheit.