Queens Bath
add photosIf you're looking for something off the beaten path, this is it. You have to hike down a narrow and steep path in order to get there, but it's well worth it. Queen's Bath truly deserves it's name. Over the years, the mighty Pacific Ocean has carved out this beautiful tide pool about the size of a swimming pool into the lava shelf. The area is open year round but during the winter months giant waves can over power the entire rocky coast here making for very dangerous conditions.
Be sure to check the surf report and only go when waves are small. On your walk over, be sure to look into the ocean. There are often gigantic turtles swimming in the ocean to enjoy. Even when the surf is calm, the ocean will crash into pool from one side, so don't play on the rocks here.
If you've got snorkel gear, bring it and you may see some smaller fish in the tide pool. Water sandals or shoes are recommended because the rocks often get slippery from the water. There are no lifeguards or facilities, so this isn't a place for every family.
There is a parking area with about 8 spots. It fills up quickly, so try to go early. You are in a residential neighborhood, so there's a security guard that patrols the streets and makes sure no one is parked incorrectly on the roads.
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"Requires caution"
It's a nice area, but you have to be careful here. When the waves become big it can be dangerous as you can get swept off the rocks. You need to check the surf report before you visit. Around the bath the rocks are very slippery, and getting in and out can be difficult.
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"Beautifully appropriate name"
This one of the best named natural wonders I've been too. It's also very easy to miss. The main reason is that you have to drive into a private community and trust that your guide book is correct when it tells you to park in a seemingly random parking lot adjacent to a golf course. A tricky 1/4 mile scramble down a path and some rocks brings you to a small piece of heaven. For families this might be it - just looking. For parents of older more adventurous kids - have fun. This is one of those places that is totally amazing to kids and adults alike. Check out the pictures!
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"Totally heaven!"
We read about this in our travel book, and upon our second attempt, made it down. The biggest problem is parking. The neighborhood this lies in does not allow street parking (and this is strictly enforced...there were tow-trucks combing the neighborhood), and the parking lot only has space for around 10 cars (depending on how folks have parked). We got lucky and chatted with a local who was parking for the weekend (they do a lot of fishing down there, so watch for stray fish hooks...they are generally attached to some line, but just be wary...I only saw 1), and we parked our car directly behind them since we would be leaving before they were.
The hike down is beautiful, but it had rained the day before and the trail was muddy and slick. Our 13-month old did great in the ErgoBaby Carrier, but it threw my balance off a little bit and I had to be extra careful not to slide. Once we got off the hill (it is about a half mile) we walked along the rocks to the 'bath'.
The water is wonderfully warm and clear and is refreshed by the waves of the ocean crashing in. There are fish that swim around in the bath also, so bring snorkling gear if you want to. High tides can get pretty exciting at one end of the bath, so you may take that into consideration.
One end of the bath is deeper than the other, and some spots in an area are shallower than others (so make sure you check it out before leaping due to the big boudlers under the water!). We had a life jacket with us for our son and he would float around and have a great time. It also made it easier to get him in and out of the pool.
The rocks all around are black and can get pretty hot, so make sure you have shoes that are easy to get on and off and that have good taction for wet conditions. Earlier in the day there is shade up agains the rocks, but later on, you will be hard pressed to find any.
We really enjoyed our time here and will definitely revist this when we return to Kauai in the future.
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"Don't miss this!"
We took our toddler in a backpack and hiked down to the bath. It was amazing and we just relaxed here for 2 hours. Your older kids and yourselves can jump into the pool from a ledge about 5 feet up in the air or just swim in the pool. We brought an inflatable tubie for our toddler and he just floated around in the water. His favorite was just walking around the rocks and finding sand crabs and looking for fishes in the little tidepools. Be sure to wear sunscreen because there is no shade from the sun and bring sturdy shoes because the rocks are slippery.
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