Poipu Beach, on the sunny, dry south coast of the island, is blessed with wide, white sand beaches, as well as great weather. Poipu Beach has become the fastest-growing destination on Kauai, with a diverse range of accommodations including bed and breakfasts, cottages, villas, vacation homes, condominiums and hotels. Poipu Beach is famous for its water sports. An offshore reef protects much of the shoreline, creating ideal diving, surfing, boogie boarding, snorkeling and swimming conditions.