Poipu Beach combines snorkeling and surfing with an active nightlife. Though Kauai is more of a daytime destination than some other islands, the South Shore has diverse clubs and hotel-based entertainment which spills over onto the beaches at times, and Poipu Beach with its adjoining park are at the nexus of much of it. It has been voted America's Best Beach on the Travel Channel. Later in the evening, major hotels along the beach provide a comfortable social setting before bedtime.
