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Lydgate State Park

Kapaa, Kauai, HI 96746
Ranked #5 of 23 attractions in Kapaa
4.0 of 5 stars 84 Reviews
Type: Parks
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

They have created two small protected pools for children to play in. Very very safe for the extremely young. When you are done at the beach you can go across the road to the park which has a very large climbing structure. Kids love it. More

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Kaleden, Canada
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Great protected beach for snorkeling. We loved the beautiful white sand, the calm water and all the fish. More

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Hawaii
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Enclosed safe swimming area at north end, but check for water cleanliness conditon with life guard. The park also includes a 2 miles mulit-use path for walking, jogging, skating, bicycling right along the shoreline! More

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Chicago, Illinois
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Our little guy had a blast hanging out with the local kids, playing in the amazing park structure. Like a slice of Disney World, but free, and with an ocean view. More

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Pisgah, North Carolina, United States
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

i stayed in the condos in the park and walked up and down the park pretty much everyday. a true slice of beach life . people remember there are not little elves that run up and down every night and pick up drift wood and such to make beaches look like postcards just for you.... lol...i love the reviews that... More

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Caldwell, Idaho
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Thin strip of beach with alot of drift wood and rocks. More

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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

My favorite place to meditate and watch the sunrise. Unfortunately located close to sewage treatment plant, so the smell isnt pleasant when the wind blows. More

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WA state
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Take a picnic and enjoy the day... nice rocked in bay with good snokeling. More

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Roseville, California
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Large playground. Safe and enclosed beach for swimming and snorkeling. More

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Seattle, Washington
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

The beach must've been in the process of reopening so the sand was still in big piles. Kids liked the big playground. More

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