Shipwreck Beach Tours

Maha' elepu Heritage Trail, near Shipwreck Beach, Koloa, Kauai, Hawaii, USA
Maha' elepu Heritage Trail, near Shipwreck Beach, Koloa, Kauai, Hawaii, USA
Shipwreck Beach is a great place to stay while visiting Kauai, it's a beach with great sand, big waves and fantastic sunsets. #LifeAtExpedia
Shipwreck Beach in southern Kauai is named after an old shipwreck that has long since disappeared. Visitors flock to the beach to watch surfers or to hike on the cliffs on the east side of the beach. #LifeAtExpedia
Beautiful spot to watch the sunrise

This Koloa stretch of coastline is a good spot to start your day of sightseeing. There's lots to see and do in the area, like Poipu Beach, Lawai Beach, and Baby Beach. Wander around at your leisure at Shipwreck Beach before heading to these other fine sights.

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OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
Price was $1,178, price is now $813 per person
$813
per person
Mar 5 - Mar 8
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Burbank (BUR) to Lihue (LIH)
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,427 reviews)
Great staff and serene location! Very peaceful! Hope theres more lights by the pool when the sun is down

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026

Kiahuna Plantation Resort Kauai by OUTRIGGER

Kiahuna Plantation Resort Kauai by OUTRIGGER

3 out of 5
Poipu
Price was $2,440, price is now $1,618 per person
$1,618
per person
Apr 16 - Apr 23
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Denver (DEN) to Lihue (LIH)
8.4/10 Very Good! (973 reviews)
It was nice and clean. We'd like to pickball cout athletic club is very nice we enjoyed

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

1 Hotel Hanalei Bay

1 Hotel Hanalei Bay

5 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $4,171, price is now $2,803 per person
$2,803
per person
Apr 6 - Apr 9
found 7 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Burbank (BUR) to Lihue (LIH)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (275 reviews)
Amazing view, beautiful room, attentive staff. Japanese resto very good other not that much.

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026

Reviews of Shipwreck Beach

4.5
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 54%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 41%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 5%
2 - Disappointing
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1 - Terrible
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4/5 - Good

Thomas

very nice, though rocky for swimming.  Nice trails.

Popular places to visit

Again, beauty all around!

Keoniloa Bay

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Keoniloa Bay during your travels in Koloa. Stroll along the seaside or discover the beautiful sunsets in this romantic area.

Keoniloa Bay
Walking along the Maha'ulepu Heritage Trail on Kauai, Hawaii. Park at Shipwrecks Beach and head east.

Poipu Bay Golf Course

Play a round of golf in Koloa at Poipu Bay Golf Course, and enjoy other activities such as surfing. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.

Poipu Bay Golf Course
Great public beach. Many turtles in the morning sun bathing on the beach.

Brennecke Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Brennecke Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Koloa. Stroll along the seaside or discover the beautiful sunsets in this romantic area.

Brennecke Beach
Poipu Beach featuring a beach

Poipu Beach

Visit one of the world’s best beaches, with coves of white sand and clear water decorating the Sunny South Side.

Poipu Beach
Horseback riding on a south side of Kauai island

CJM Country Stables

Enjoy an outing to CJM Country Stables during your stay in Koloa. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this romantic area.

CJM Country Stables
KN2EB9 A sinkhole exposes the entrance to Makauwahi Cave near Poipu in the Maha?ulepu Valley close to Maha?ulepu Beach, Kauai, Hawaii

Makauwahi Cave Reserve

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Makauwahi Cave Reserve, a lovely green space in Koloa. Amble around this romantic area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Makauwahi Cave Reserve

Best Lodging Options Near Shipwreck Beach

Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa

Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa

4.5 out of 5
1571 Poipu Road Koloa HI
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa
Hilton Vacation Club The Point At Poipu Kauai

Hilton Vacation Club The Point At Poipu Kauai

3.5 out of 5
1613 Pe'e Rd Koloa HI
Hilton Vacation Club The Point At Poipu Kauai
FULL OCEAN VIEWS Poipu Beach House, LOVELY lanai and A/C

FULL OCEAN VIEWS Poipu Beach House, LOVELY lanai and A/C

Koloa HI
FULL OCEAN VIEWS Poipu Beach House, LOVELY lanai and A/C
Poipu Bay Getaway - Poipu House - Saltwater pool, hot tub, AC!, Walk to Beach and Hyatt!

Poipu Bay Getaway - Poipu House - Saltwater pool, hot tub, AC!, Walk to Beach and Hyatt!

Poipu HI
Poipu Bay Getaway - Poipu House - Saltwater pool, hot tub, AC!, Walk to Beach and Hyatt!
Custom Home Walking Distance to the Grand Hyatt and Shipwreck Beach

Custom Home Walking Distance to the Grand Hyatt and Shipwreck Beach

Koloa HI
Custom Home Walking Distance to the Grand Hyatt and Shipwreck Beach
Sunny Poipu Beach House Near Grand Hyatt, Views, AC, Guest Favorite

Sunny Poipu Beach House Near Grand Hyatt, Views, AC, Guest Favorite

Koloa-Poipu HI
Sunny Poipu Beach House Near Grand Hyatt, Views, AC, Guest Favorite
Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection

Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection

4.5 out of 5
2641 Poipu Rd Koloa HI
Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection
Shells At Poipu, lovely home, short walk to beach

Shells At Poipu, lovely home, short walk to beach

Poipu Hawaii
Shells At Poipu, lovely home, short walk to beach
Ko'a Kea Resort on Po'ipu Beach

Ko'a Kea Resort on Po'ipu Beach

4.5 out of 5
2251 Poipu Road Koloa HI
Ko'a Kea Resort on Po'ipu Beach
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