Kauai Warnings or Dangers

by GlobalMatt
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Watch for strong currents on
parts of the island

If you ever travel to Kaua'i, please - please - please pay attention to warnings posted for some beaches. The riptide currents in Hawaii can be VERY strong. Many people have drowned or been swept out to sea due to ignorance. If you are a decent swimmer, this usually isn't a problem in most places on Kaua'i. However, from mid-October through mid-April, most of the beaches are non-swimmable...especially anywhere near or on the North shores. It's even a good idea to stay away from the edge of the water on the North shores in the winter. There have been cases of rogue waves coming in fast and furious with no warning and taking people out to sea. The calmest place to swim, snorkel, & scuba is on the South shores...especially Poip'u Beach State Park. They also have all the basic facilities and lifeguards year-round. Explore Kaua'i to the fullest, but be informed.


	Dangerous animals in the ocean........

By Kodi01

on February 23, 2003

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It's HAMMER Time!

by mrandmrsdevlin
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	Big Surf

on January 25, 2006

Big waves at Hanalei

It's definitely a good idea to listen to the surf report on the radio as you plan your day. The nice thing is that even if there are big swells on some beaches, it's invariable pretty nice on others around the island. We were there in the winter and got to see some pretty huge waves along the north shore. The next day at the same beach we were able to swim, so be prepared for anything I guess.


	Hide your valuables in your car!

By ballerina11

on February 27, 2008

Luckily it didnt happen to us, but quite a few places on the island, there's evidence of car break ins, in the form of shattered window glass in parking lots. So, take your valuables with you and lock your doors.


	Beware of the Red Dirt

By AKtravelers

on January 2, 2007

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Carmen demonstrates how to
track red dirt

Much of the dirt on Kaua'i is a deep red. While very attractive, it also has the unhappy quality of being nearly mpossible to get out of your clothes. The white socks we wore when we hiked the Na Pali coast remained stained for the remainder of their useful life (which was at least a couple of years). There's a reason why they are able to sell Red Dirt T-shirts -- the stain really stays in the fabric!
By the way, people who live in areas of red dirt and who have pets are not likely to want light colored wall-to-wall carpet in their houses.

by newsphotogirl
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	Loud Chickens

on March 29, 2006

Wild chicken at the parking
area of Secret Beach

Okay, it's your honeymoon. You're exhausted from the wedding. Free from work obligations. And ready to sleep in! Not if the chickens wandering the grounds of the hotel have any say. There was a rooster that would crow at the top of it's little lungs first thing in the morning. These wild chickens are everywhere. They aren't dangerous, just annoying and funny sometimes.


	Look Up!

By goshawk301

on February 25, 2004

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A sign at the Salt Pond Beach
Park

Seriously! Be aware when you are setting up picnic under a shady coconut tree!

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	Chickens!

on January 25, 2006

There are chickens everywhere!! They're not so much of a danger as a nuisance, as they don't seem to care what time it is as they are crowing their little heads off day and night. It's definitely something that you get used to in a day or two though.
The story goes that they all escaped when a big hurricane hit Kauai. Since there are no predators, the chickens have flourished and can be seen, literally, everywhere!


	Don't store valuables in the car

Updated By newsphotogirl

on May 10, 2006

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How can you not rent a
convertible

We rented a convertible. Our rental agency and our guidebook warned us not to leave anything valuable in the trunk. They are very easily to opened by theives looking for purses and other valuables stashed there while the owners are swimming at the beach nearby.

by mrandmrsdevlin
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	Strong currents

on January 25, 2006

Waves break on the reef
protecting Anini Beach

We were surprised that even at the "baby beaches", where the water is always calm because they are protected by big coral reefs, the current was so strong that it was still a little scary to get in the water.