Fuji Beach
Kapaa, HI
Fuji Beach sits in Waipouli, a short walk from the Coconut Marketplace, protected by a reef that keeps the water calm enough for a relaxed swim most days without much current to worry about. It's popular with Kapaa area families for exactly that reason, a beach you can bring small kids to without constantly watching the surf.
A reliable, easy neighborhood swim spot for Kapaa area families, though it doesn't have the scenery or snorkeling to draw anyone from across the island.
How we score beachesWalk south along the sand past the rocky point for a quieter stretch that most of the Coconut Marketplace crowd never bothers to reach.
A small lot off Kuhio Highway near the Waipouli Beach Resort serves the beach, along with limited street parking nearby.
A short, flat sandy path connects the lot to the beach, an easy walk, though the sand itself is soft underfoot.
The reef keeps the water calm across most of the year, with summer's lighter wind making it the most pleasant season for a longer swim.
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