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ONE OF THE WORLD'S FOREMOST BEACH EXPERTS
7. Poipu Beach, Kauai, Hawaii
Located on the sunny, dry side of this island is Poipu Beach, which is actually two beaches in one. A tombolo, which is a narrow sand spit that extends from the shore to an island, separates the two pocket beaches. The offshore island knocks down the big waves, so that small waves break gently on the shallow sandbar, creating a fun area for children to play. As you move along the crescent-shaped beach, the waves vary in size in response to the exposure to the Pacific Ocean.