Kauai Regions

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  West Side, Kauai

  • Waimea Town, Kauai  A statue of Captain James Cook, who first landed in Hawaii at Waimea Bay in 1778, can be found in the center of this historic seaport town.
  • Hanapepe Town, Kauai  Known as “Kauai’s biggest little town,” charming Hanapepe Town is the art capital of Kauai.
  • Kokee State Park, Kauai  Kokee State Park features 45 miles of Kauai’s best hiking trails and is the home of the Kalalau Lookout.
  • Waimea Canyon, Kauai  Waimea Canyon, on Kauai’s west side, is nicknamed “The Grand Canyon of the Pacific.”
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  North Shore, Kauai

  • Waioli Mission House and Church, Kauai  Waioli Mission House and Church is a Hanalei landmark, giving a glimpse of what Kauai was like in the early 1800s.
  • Kilauea Lighthouse, Kauai  Kilauea Lighthouse, on Kauai’s northernmost tip, is a wildlife refuge offering amazing views.
  • Hanalei Town, Kauai  Timeless Hanalei Town is home to taro farms, art galleries and the Hanalei Pier overlooking beautiful Hanalei Bay.
  • Napali Coast, Kauai  The Napali Coast is a breathtaking coastal range that can only be accessed by hiking, sea tour or helicopter tour.
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  South Shore, Kauai

  • Spouting Horn, Kauai  Spouting Horn Park features a blowhole that’s one of the most photographed spots on Kauai.
  • Old Koloa Town, Kauai  Old Koloa Town, in south Kauai, is a charming area with a historic plantation past.
  • Koloa Heritage Trail, Kauai  Koloa Heritage Trail, on Kauai’s south shore, spotlights significant cultural, historical and geological sites.
  • Poipu Beach Park, Kauai  Poipu Beach Park, on Kauai’s south shore, was once voted “America’s Best Beach.”
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  Lihue, Kauai

  • Wailua Falls, Kauai  Wailua Falls is an easily accessible, 80-foot-high waterfall located north of Lihue.
  • Kilohana Estate, Kauai  Past Lihue is Kilohana, a restored plantation estate that provides a glimpse of life in the 1930s.
  • Grove Farm Homestead Museum, Kauai  Founded in 1864, this 100-acre sugar plantation museum in Lihue provides a fascinating look into Kauai’s plantation past.
  • Kauai Museum, Kauai  Located in Lihue, the Kauai Museum features amazing collections from the artisans of Kauai and Niihau.
  • Alekoko, Menehune Fishpond, Kauai  According to legend, the Menehune built Alekoko Fishpond on Kauai’s southeast shore in one night.
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  East Side (Coconut Coast), Kauai

  • Nounou Mountain (Sleeping Giant), Kauai  Legendary mountain range that looks like a sleeping giant featuring a scenic hiking trail.
  • Wailua River, Kauai  Kauai has the only navigable rivers in Hawaii, and the Wailua River is one of the most popular.
  • Opaekaa Falls, Kauai  With a roadside lookout, this is one of Kauai's most accessible major waterfalls.
  • Kapaa Town, Kauai  North of Wailua on the East Side is Kapaa Town, a great area for shopping on Kauai.
  • Fern Grotto, Kauai  The Fern Grotto is a beautiful lava-rock grotto covered with hanging ferns, popular for weddings.
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Driving Times from Lihue Airport (LIH) to:

1: Hanapepe: 30 minutes
2: Kalalau Lookout: 1 hour, 40 minutes
3: Koloa: 25 minutes
4: Poipu: 30 minutes
5: Princeville: 1 hour
6: Wailua: 15 minutes
7: Waimea Canyon: 1 hour, 15 minutes