📸 Brennecke's Beach | Kauai, Hawaii

2022Kauai

May 7

📝 My Story:

While staying near Poipu, we took some time to visit the lively and beautiful Brennecke’s Beach.
This beach is famous for its consistent waves, making it a hotspot for bodyboarding and playful surf.

It’s located right next to the more famous Poipu Beach Park, but Brennecke’s has its own charm — smaller, a bit more active, and filled with local energy.
We loved watching the surfers and bodyboarders catching waves just steps from the shoreline.

It’s also a great spot to grab a snack or lunch — there are several restaurants and cafes nearby, including the iconic Brennecke’s Beach Broiler.

🌎 Location:

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📌 Quick Info:

🏙️ City: Poipu, Kauai
🅿️ Parking: Free public parking lot nearby (shared with Poipu Beach)
🚻 Bathrooms: Available at Poipu Beach Park (just across the street)
🚲 Bike Rentals: Available nearby in Poipu
🧭 Travel Tip: Arrive early if you want a good parking spot — it gets busy!
📸 Photographer’s Note: Sunset bodyboarders make for some epic action shots
🛐 Etiquette: Respect the surfers and avoid standing in active surf zones
🕰️ Best Time to Explore: Late afternoon for softer light and active waves
♿ Accessibility: Paved pathways and accessible bathrooms across at Poipu Beach

💡 Pro Tip:

If you’re new to bodyboarding or surfing, you can rent gear nearby and try it out yourself — the waves here are beginner-friendly but still fun!

📸 Photography Tip:

Bring a zoom lens (at least 70-200mm) if you want to catch close-up action shots of surfers and bodyboarders riding the waves.

🎉 Fun Fact:

Brennecke’s Beach is famous for being one of the best bodyboarding beaches on Kauai — and it’s been a local favorite for generations!

🗺️ Planning Your Own Hawaii Adventure?

If you’re planning your own trip to Kauai (or anywhere across Hawaii), you can find this hidden gem — and many more — on my public travel map:
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