Coast, Cliff

The Nā Pali Coast (sometimes spelled Nāpali or simply Napali) in northwest Kauai is a place worth flying across the globe to the Hawaiian Islands for. Even if you haven't visited any others. [btn "The cheapest Kauai hotels with a view" https://www.booking.com/region/us/kauai-hawaii.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-kauai-napali] In Hawaiian, Nā Pali means "high cliffs" and the name couldn't be more apt. The steep and jagged green hillsides drop into…

National Park, Lookout

Koke'e State Park is a protected nature preserve in the upper reaches of the spectacular Nā Pali coastline and offers some of Kauai's most spectacular views. Kokee State Park rises to elevations of over 1,000 feet, with mountains literally rising from the depths of the ocean. [btn "Book your Kauai hotel in advance" https://www.booking.com/region/us/kauai-hawaii.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-kauai-kokee] Unique scenery, unique sensations In…

Hiking trail

The Kalalau Trail is an unfamiliar concept to many people, but a lifelong dream for others. It is one of the most famous treks in the Hawaiian Islands and a natural gem on Kauai. You can hike the Kalalau Trail for a few hours, a full day, or even a multi-day hike with an unforgettable overnight stay in a landscape that is without a doubt one of the most magical in the world. [btn "Choose your accommodation near Kalalau Trail" https://www…

Valley

The canyon near the town of Waimea in the interior of the island is one of the main attractions not only of Kauai, but of the entire Hawaiian Islands. Over 16 kilometres long, up to 1.5 kilometres wide and in some places up to 900 metres deep, the valley is also known as the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific". Indeed, it resembles its more famous predecessor, the Grand Canyon of Arizona, although Waimea Canyon is much greener and much less touristy…

Waterfall

The Waipo'o Falls, falling from the jungle's interior down steep cliffs to a depth of 800 metres at the beginning of the famous Waimea Canyon, are one of Kauai's top attractions. Enjoy both the view of the falls themselves from one side of the canyon and the view from the falls into the depths of the canyon, which is one of the most dramatic of all canyon views. [btn "The cheapest accommodation on Kauai" https://www.booking.com/region/us/kauai…

Mountain, Hiking trail

The Waialeale mountain range is the highest point on Kauai, rising to an elevation of 1,587 metres above sea level. It is divided into two peaks - Kawaikini (the highest) and Waialeale (1 569 m above sea level) - which form a deep caldera with almost perpendicular walls covered with greenery, along which dozens of waterfalls fall like threads from the height. From the caldera they then flow down a deep forested canyon into the ocean. [btn …

Sandy beach, Promenade

Kauai's most beautiful beach is located on the north shore of the largest local bay, Hanalei Bay, and is the perfect place to relax and swim in the sea. It offers a reasonable amount of services, is spacious and safe, and is crowned by the stunning scenery of the remote Na Pali coast. [btn "Find the best beach resorts" https://www.booking.com/region/us/kauai-hawaii.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-kauai-hanalei] Swimming and beach facilities …

Sandy beach

Tunnels Beach, sometimes referred to as Makoa Tunnels Beach, is one of the most beautiful in the Hawaiian Islands and is our secret pick for the best swimming on Kauai. It's located in a secluded, rural area with breathtaking scenery, safe swimming, spectacular sunsets and the best snorkeling conditions on Kauai. [btn "The 10 cheapest hotels on Kauai" https://www.booking.com/region/us/kauai-hawaii.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-kauai-tunnels] …

Waterfall

Wailua Falls is one of Kauai's iconic sites, appearing on many postcards and promotional materials. The fact that the falls appear as a central scene in the popular 1970s TV series Fantasy Island certainly plays a part in this. [btn "The cheapest accommodation on Kauai" https://www.booking.com/region/us/kauai-hawaii.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-kauai-wailua] Wailua Falls drop from a roughly 40-meter high cliff in two separate riffles into a…

Sandy beach

Polihale Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in the Hawaiian Islands if you're looking for a secluded spot away from civilization with breathtaking views of the mountains of the Na Pali coast, plenty of space, and easy accessibility by car. [btn "Find beachfront accommodation" https://www.booking.com/region/us/kauai-hawaii.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-kauai-polihale] Swimming and beach facilities Polihale State Park contains one almost…

Sandy beach

The smaller resort town of Poipu, spelled Po'ipu in Hawaiian, is a popular beach destination in the very south of Kauai, which is much more civilized and offers a more classic beach vacation compared to the north shore. [btn "Top beachfront hotels" https://www.booking.com/region/us/kauai-hawaii.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-kauai-poipu] Beaches and swimming Poipu has a beautiful rugged coastline, which also makes swimming here safer than in the…

Stony Beach

The wild rocky coastline around the resort town of Princeville in northern Kauai creates beautiful scenery, but interesting natural pools filled with seawater, but protected from the biggest waves by a natural rock "wall". The most famous one is called Queen's Bath and can be conveniently visited within a few minutes' walk. [btn "Top resorts on Kauai" https://www.booking.com/region/us/kauai-hawaii.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-kauai-queens-bath]…

Sandy beach, Lighthouse

One of the most beautiful, yet very little visited beaches is definitely Kauapea on Kauai's north shore. It combines a wild rocky shoreline with a peaceful quiet area with fine golden sand and comfortable access to the sea. [btn "The cheapest accommodation on Kauai" https://www.booking.com/region/us/kauai-hawaii.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-kauai-kauapea] Swimming and beach facilities Kauapea Beach is one of the most diverse in all of Kauai.…

City, Sandy beach

Lihue is the most important city on Kauai, home to most of the island's government offices, many shops and supermarkets, and the island's main transportation hub. The Lihue International Airport makes this city the main gateway to the island and there are also many accommodations here. [btn "The cheapest accommodation on Kauai" https://www.booking.com/region/us/kauai-hawaii.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-kauai-lihue] The economic and…

Sandy beach, Resort

The resort town of Kapa'a is the largest town on Kauai by population, although the most important economic center is Lihue to the south. The town of Kapa'a is an ideal place to live - it has the most hotels, nice beaches, quiet surroundings, but at the same time complete facilities in the form of supermarkets, restaurants and shops with tourist and beach equipment. Kapa'a is loosely connected to the neighbouring town of Wailua and is…

Cave

Fern Grotto, loosely translated as Fern Cave, is one of Kauai's most famous attractions. The lava rock cave, formed by ancient volcanic activity, impresses with its walls covered with lush green shoots of ferns and other tropical plants that resemble natural living stalactites. [btn "The cheapest accommodation on Kauai" https://www.booking.com/region/us/kauai-hawaii.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-kauai-fern-grotto] The cave resembles a natural…