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Lucy Wright Beach Park

Lucy Wright Beach Park(Waimea Beach)

United States, Hawai'i, Waimea 

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Lucy Wright Beach Park

United States, Hawai'i, Waimea 

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Located in the town of Waimea, Lucy Wright Beach Park has a small and narrow beach situated at the mouth of the Waimea River. Also known as Waimea Beach, Lucy Wright Beach Park is spread across 4.4 acres and is a family-friendly spot. The sand at this beach is a mixture of white, black, and green sand. Lucy Wright Beach Park was named after the first native Hawaiian schoolteacher Lucy Wright and is a historical beach as it is the place where Captain James Cook first set foot in the Hawaiian Islands in 1778.

If you get hungry, you can drive three minutes to many restaurants near Lucy Wright Beach Park. The Hawaiian restaurant L & L Hawaiian Barbecue has a nice menu that includes beef brisket, chicken quarters, kielbasa sausage, beef ribs, and pork ribs.  Mama Bears Kitchen is an American restaurant that offers Portuguese Paella, tavern sandwiches, mac and cheese, ribs, steaks, salmon, desserts, and drinks.  Tiki Tacos features many Mexican food items including tacos, burritos, machaca, menudo, and chilaquiles. Another good restaurant near Lucy Wright Beach Park is Wrangler’s Steakhouse that serves scallops, salmon, artichokes, zucchini, chives, and has a nice bar.

If you are looking for a hotel near Lucy Wright Beach Park, you can drive 30 minutes to the luxurious 5-Star hotel Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa that is spread across 50 acres and features a spa, fitness center, two pools, three bars, and two restaurants.  Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection is a 4-Star hotel offering a poolside bar, spa, gym, volleyball court, and three pools among which two have waterfalls. The 3-Star Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay is a nice hotel with a bar, restaurant with ocean views, gym, and two pools. If you are looking for a budget-friendly hotel near Lucy Wright Beach Park, The Kauai Inn is a 2-Star that has a pool with views of Haupu Mountain.

Although Lucy Wright Beach Park does not have lifeguards, the beach offers many amenities including restrooms, showers, picnic tables, a playground, and a campground.

There are many fun activities at Lucy Wright Beach Park including swimming, surfing, camping, fishing, and beach walking.

Getting to Lucy Wright Beach Park is very easy – the beach’s free parking lot is located at 9944 Kahakai Road and is within walking distance to the beach.

If you are looking for attractions near Lucy Wright Beach Park, you can drive two minutes to Russian Fort Elizabeth State Historical Park / Pāʻulaʻula, a national park that offers walking tours and scenic ocean views.  Kaua’i Museum exhibits history of the island of Kaua’i and features many historic photographs, writing, scrapbooks, three-dimensional objects in the Architecture and Design Collection, and over 8,500 original works of the museum itself. If you like to golf, Poipu Bay Golf Course is a former PGA grand slam 18-hole golf course with practice chipping, putting greens, and a golf shop. Another great attraction near Lucy Wright Beach Park is Waimea State Recreation Pier that is a well-known destination for pole fishing, crabbing, photography, and picnicking.

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IN9944 Kahakai Rd, Waimea, HI 96796, USA

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    Does Lucy Wright Beach Park have parking? If so, is it free or paid?

    Yes, this Beach provides free parking at the entrance, although spaces are limited. Visitors can also find street parking nearby for easy access to the beach.

    Does Lucy Wright Beach Park have lifeguards?

    No, this Beach does not have lifeguards monitoring the beach - please be careful when swimming on this beach.

    Is Lucy Wright Beach Park a family-friendly beach?

    No, this Beach is not family-friendly and does not have restrooms, lifeguards, and nearby food.

    Is Lucy Wright Beach Park good for swimming?

    Yes, this Beach boasts excellent swimming conditions, attracting swimmers of all skill levels with its gentle waves and clear waters.

    Does Lucy Wright Beach Park have restrooms?

    Yes, Restrooms are conveniently available on or adjacent to the beach at this Beach.

    Is Lucy Wright Beach Park a nude beach?

    No, this Beach maintains a family-friendly atmosphere and does not allow nude bathing.

    Is there food near Lucy Wright Beach Park?

    No, this Beach does not have nearby food options - please plan your beach day accordingly.

    What are the activities at Lucy Wright Beach Park?

    Yes, this Beach is renowned for its vibrant beach scene, offering various activities for everyone to enjoy Camping, Fishing.

    Does Lucy Wright Beach Park have accommodations for people with disabilities?

    Yes, this Beach offers accommodations for people with disabilities, allowing everyone to relish the coastal experience.

    Is Lucy Wright Beach Park a dog-friendly beach?

    No, this Beach is not dog-friendly.

    Is Lucy Wright Beach Park good for surfing?

    No, this Beach is not generally considered to be good for surfing.

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