Guidebook for Kapaa
Parks & Nature
Waimea Canyon Lookout
Great hiking trail. Morning is a great time to go, even for sun rise. Will get slippery and muddy after rain.
41 locals recommend
Sleeping Giant Trail Head
Haleilio RoadGreat hiking trail. Morning is a great time to go, even for sun rise. Will get slippery and muddy after rain.
Kauai Mini Golf & Botanical Gardens
5-2723 Kuhio HighwaySuper fun mini golf for the family.
World renown Kaulalau Trail - the full 22 mile round trip Kalalau Trail - there is also a shorter 4 mile round trip trail too - you will need a permit and reservation to hike this trail. For more information go to - www . gohaena . com
25 locals recommend
Kalalau Trail
Kuhio HighwayWorld renown Kaulalau Trail - the full 22 mile round trip Kalalau Trail - there is also a shorter 4 mile round trip trail too - you will need a permit and reservation to hike this trail. For more information go to - www . gohaena . com
Sightseeing
Hanalei Bay
Kayak, canoeing, and stand up paddling
Tour up the river and secret falls!
13 locals recommend
Fern Grotto
Kayak, canoeing, and stand up paddling
Tour up the river and secret falls!
Poipu Beach
Swim with the turtles at Brennecke beach!
Quaint small down with beautiful galleries and "main street" with coffee and locate items.
30 locals recommend
Hanapepe
Quaint small down with beautiful galleries and "main street" with coffee and locate items.
Fun photo op and local town with yummy places to eat too!
11 locals recommend
Hanapepe Swinging Bridge
3857 Iona RdFun photo op and local town with yummy places to eat too!
Arts & Culture
Kauai Museum
4428 Rice StWonderful museum with a rich history of Kauai. Must see!
Kokee Natural History Museum
3600 Kokee Rd
Smith Family Garden Luau
3-5971 Kuhio HwyWonderful luau for the whole family!
Favorite Food & Snacks
Jojo's Shave Ice
5-5190 Kuhio Hwy
Leong's Meat House
4520 Lehua Street
Chicken in a barrel BBQ
4-1586 Kuhio Hwy
Lilikoi Bar and Grill
3501 Rice St
Fish Express
3-3343 Kuhio Hwy
Konohiki Seafoods
3-4301 Kuhio Hwy
Koke'e Lodge
3600 Kokee Rd
Beach House Restaurant
5022 Lawai RdMy favorite place to get chocolate or ice cream! Great place for gifts to take home.
Kauai Chocolate Company
4353 Waialo RdMy favorite place to get chocolate or ice cream! Great place for gifts to take home.
Park Beach Snorkle
Wonderful swimming and beach access for little ones too!
BBQ and hang out- also has restrooms. Great for walking- long white sand beach.
175 locals recommend
Anini Beach
Wonderful swimming and beach access for little ones too!
BBQ and hang out- also has restrooms. Great for walking- long white sand beach.
Lydgate Park
Leho Drive
Salt Pond Park Campground
Salt Pond RoadExcellent snorkeling, little more advanced swimming as there can be ripe current. Great summer time spot. Parking is limited
61 locals recommend
Tunnels Beach
Excellent snorkeling, little more advanced swimming as there can be ripe current. Great summer time spot. Parking is limited
AKA - PK's - this spot is right by The Beach House restaurant. Its a protected reef with lots of fish. Parking available on road side.
11 locals recommend
Lawa'i Beach
AKA - PK's - this spot is right by The Beach House restaurant. Its a protected reef with lots of fish. Parking available on road side.
Swim beach
Paliku Beach (aka Donkey Beach)
Makanani StreetBeautiful walk down to stunning beach!
Good swim beach at the north side of the beach - park near the north bathrooms - always swim with caution. Life guard on duty until 5pm
Keālia Beach
Good swim beach at the north side of the beach - park near the north bathrooms - always swim with caution. Life guard on duty until 5pm