Salt Pond Beach
Salt Pond Beach at Salt Pond Park in Eleele, Hawaii (Kauai) is an easy 0.3-mile out-and-back walk from the main parking lot, passing the adjacent (private) salt ponds, and ends at the eastern side of the beach.This is not a hike, but rather an easy walk that leads out to the shores of Salt Pond Beach. Salt Pond Beach has a coral reef that encompasses a large section of the eastern side of the beach - creating tide pools for swimming and snorkeling. There's a lifeguard on duty and there are restrooms, showers, and shaded pavilions.
Salt Production
Adjacent to the beach is a private plot of land that's used to harvest salt (please stay out unless authorized) and is the only natural salt pond on Kauai. The salt ponds are strictly for Native Hawaiian use only. These salt ponds are part of a natural wetland and despite salt forming naturally here, the salt beds are mostly human-made.
Parking
Beach goers and visitors will find a large parking lot at the main parking lot for Salt Pond Park, at the coordinates provided.
Pets
Dogs are not allowed at Kauai county parks.
Respecting the Land
Hawaiian land is considered sacred to native Hawaiians and many locals, so please stay on-trail, take nothing but photos, and leave nothing but footprints. Respect the locals - don't stay for long and have a backup hike planned in case the parking lot is full.
