Explore the South Shore

Things to do in Poipu

An electric bike is the best way to see Kauai's South Shore. Skip the parking, reach the corners cars miss, and turn getting around into the best part of your day.

Where to ride

Five stops worth the ride

Each is an easy pedal from our Poipu shop. Tap any one for directions.

Shipwreck Beach on Kauai's South Shore

Shipwreck Beach

A dramatic crescent of golden sand backed by sandstone cliffs, a favorite for sunbathing and watching cliff jumpers. The Maha'ulepu trailhead starts right at its eastern end.

About 10 min ride from the shop

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Coastline near Spouting Horn, Poipu

Spouting Horn

Watch the surf surge through a lava tube and erupt into a towering plume of sea spray. A quick, scenic stop with a small craft market nearby.

About 20 min ride from the shop

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Poipu Beach Park, Kauai

Poipu Beach Park

A family favorite with calm swimming areas and frequent sea turtle and monk seal sightings. Lifeguards, restrooms, and shade make it an easy all-day stop.

About 6 min ride from the shop

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Maha'ulepu Heritage Trail coastline, Kauai

Maha'ulepu Heritage Trail

A wild, windswept coastal trail past sea cliffs, dunes, and hidden coves. One of the South Shore's most beautiful and least crowded stretches.

About 15 min ride from the shop

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Old Koloa Town, Kauai

Old Koloa Town

A historic plantation town with local shops, food trucks, and shave ice under big monkeypod trees. The perfect mid-ride refuel.

About 20 min ride from the shop

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Plan your day

A half-day South Shore loop

An easy itinerary that strings the best stops together.

Start at the shop and roll to Poipu Beach for a morning swim and turtle spotting. Cruise west to Spouting Horn, then double back through Old Koloa Town for shave ice and lunch. Finish at Shipwreck Beach for the late-afternoon light, with the Maha'ulepu trail waiting if your legs still have miles in them.

Good to know

Bring water, reef-safe sunscreen, and a swimsuit

Mornings are calmest; afternoons get breezy

Check tides before Maha'ulepu and Shipwreck

We include a lock for your stops

Most stops have parking and restrooms

Tell us your plan and we'll fine-tune the route

ride safe

Smart riding on the South Shore

Poipu's roads are beautiful but often narrow, with little shoulder and no sidewalk in places. A few simple habits keep your ride easy and safe.

Safety Tips

Helmet on, every ride. One comes free with every rental, and the blind curves and narrow lanes around the South Shore make it well worth it.

Stay close to Poipu Beach. The coastal path runs most of the way from the Hyatt to Spouting Horn and keeps you off the busy roads.

Avoid the fast roads. The Tree Tunnel (Maluhia Road) and Koloa Road toward Lawai are narrow, 35 to 50 mph, and have no shoulder.

Ride with traffic, single file, and stay as far right as you can where there is no shoulder or sidewalk.

Watch for cars leaving resorts and driveways, and slow down for people walking near the beaches.

Use your lights toward dusk, and take it slow on unpaved stretches like the Maha'ulepu road where the gravel is loose.

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