Kauai Regions
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Regions of Kauai
Picturesque waterfalls, canyons, bays, and golf courses are intertwined with the conveniences of a luxurious tropical vacation. Kauai's regions can feel remote but still offer proximity to shops, restaurants, and activities. Nature excursions, relaxation and outdoor sports are top draws on the island of Kauai.
Regions of Kauai
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This towering falls is an incredible sight (and photo opportunity) during your East Side adventure.
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One of Hawaii's only navigable rivers offers plenty of fun for kayakers and other paddlers.
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The oceanfront town at the gateway to Waimea Canyon is a fun stop during your West Side adventure.
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The family-friendly Poipu Beach Park on Kauai’s South Shore was once voted “America’s Best Beach.”
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Spouting Horn Park features a blowhole that’s one of the most photographed spots on Kauai.
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Allerton Garden is home to the giant Moreton Figs made famous in the film "Jurassic Park," and both gardens feature a wide variety of trails and plant species.
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Located in Lihue, the Kauai Museum features amazing collections from the artisans of Kauai and Niihau.
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According to legend, the Menehune built Alekoko Fishpond on Kauai’s southeast shore in one night.
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Past Lihue is Kilohana, a restored 1930s-era plantation estate renowned for hosting one of the island’s most iconic luau.
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Founded in 1864, this 100-acre sugar plantation museum in Lihue provides a fascinating look into Kauai’s plantation past.
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Home to dramatic natural beauty like the cliffs of the Napali Coast, this area is an outdoor lover's paradise.
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Kauai's East Side is sometimes called the Coconut Coast for the groves of coconut palms that grow there.
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The island's government and commercial center is surrounded by natural wonders like Wailua Falls.
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You'll find sites with cultural, historical and geological significance alongside beautiful beaches on the South Shore.
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Discover charming, art-filled Hanapepe Town, the scenic vistas of Kokee State Park, and much more.
Learn MoreDriving Times from Lihue Airport (LIH)
- Hanapepe: 35 minutes
- Kalalau Lookout: 1 hour, 30 minutes
- Koloa: 25 minutes
- Poipu: 30 minutes
- Princeville: 1 hour
- Wailua: 15 minutes
- Waimea Canyon: 1 hour, 15 minutes
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