best beaches

we are trying to decide if we should stay in Oahu (where we have been already once) or in Kauai. We are leaning about 95% towards Kauai, and I was wondering what is the best swimming beach on the island? There are two couples going on this trip and the guys want to hang out on a great beach close to the hotel (if possible), while us girls do lots of sightseeing!!! Also do you see alot of whales here in early/mid april or will we be to late?

best beaches

You are going to be a bit late for whales, but it is possible that you might spot one.

In April, I would think the south shore might suit you. The Hyatt is the best hotel, but the beach there is not usaually swimmable. The Sheraton is on a better beach. If you decide dnot to do a hotel , there are also other beach options. Many good beaches in Kauai do not have hotels or condos on them, but there are homes or cottages to rent.

best beaches

I certainly would head to Kauai--island of lush green valleys, waterfalls clinging to cliffs and beaches that are much less crowded than in the Waikiki area of Oahu. Whale season is about over in mid-Apri so chances are you won%26#39;t see many at all. If you are looking for hotels that are on swimming beaches, you might want to try the Sheraton in Poipu or the Marriott on Kalapaki Bay. The North Shore may still get a wee bit more rain than the south in April, however, the Sheraton Princeville has some of the most beautiful scenery on island.

Hifan !

Aloha....you have received accurate information on swimming beaches, if you want to stay at a hotel or condo , you must understand that we do not have lots and lots of hotels and condos on our swimmable beaches. thank the big Kahuna for that !

However, on the south shore, totally agree with the Sheraton, and Kiahuna Platation.and the Waiohai....wonderful beach, and swimming, surfing, and also.snorkeling at poipu....just a minute or two walk away. Then next to poipu is brenneckes for boogie boarding.

Piopu beach park has bbq%26#39;s, park benches, and pavilions for picnics , or any kind of get together.

Kuhio Shores ( condos )next to the beach house, has a small beach but the best snorkeling. Surfing, boogie boarding,andswimming and just getting some sun is all right there.

Whales , are probably not going to be around, but you never know, you could spot a couple of straglers in april....by may, they are pretty much gone.

North shore ( Princeville ) in april still might have some larger swells, that might make it a little tuff.....for swimming.....but you might luck out a few days.

POIPU : Also, there is scuba diving, horseback riding, ATV adventures, Gof, tennis, Spouting Horn, Allerton tropical botanical gardens, shopping at the poipu shopping village, and koloa town, and a bit further the Trading Post on Koloa rd, and the main hwy. Plus neat places to eat, and have a grand visit.

Denny