South Shore Overview

The southern shore of Kauai draws the greatest concentration of tourists who come for the sun and sand of its unbeatable beaches. The south shoreline juxtaposes the calmest water of the island year-round—it’s the only place where swimming is safe throughout the winter. However, the South Shore is not just a homogeneous region of resorts and beach-bound tourists; Koloa is still home to a diverse set of locals proud of their small-town’s plantation past.

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