South Shore
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South Shore, Kauaʻi
Drive through a tunnel of trees to arrive on the warm and beautiful south shore of Kauaʻi. The biggest attractions here are the perfect beaches around the Poʻipū area and Spouting Horn, a blowhole that releases a spout of water up to 20 feet into the air. Poʻipū stretches around Makahūena Point and is a spectacle to any onlooker. At night, you can stroll through charming boutiques and dine on Pacific Rim cuisine at ocean-side restaurants. Other towns you'll find on the south side include Old Kōloa Town, Kalāheo, Lāwaʻi, and Ōmaʻo. Filled with resorts, golf, shopping, beaches and sights, there’s never a dull moment on the South Shore of Kauaʻi — that is unless you just want to take a break and nap on the beach.
Day With A Local on Kauaʻi's South Shore
Follow along on a tour of Kauaʻi's beautiful South Shore region, including food, botanical gardens and more.
Regions of Kauaʻi
This towering falls is an incredible sight (and photo opportunity) during your East Side adventure.
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One of Hawaiʻi'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 Poʻipū Beach Park on Kauaʻi’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 Kauaʻi.
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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 Līhuʻe, the Kauaʻi Museum features amazing collections from the artisans of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau.
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According to legend, the Menehune built ʻAlakoko Fishpond on Kauaʻi’s southeast shore in one night.
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Past Līhuʻe is Kilohana, a restored 1930s-era plantation estate renowned for hosting one of the island’s most iconic lūʻau.
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Founded in 1864, this 100-acre sugar plantation museum in Līhuʻe provides a fascinating look into Kauaʻi’s plantation past.
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Home to dramatic natural beauty like the cliffs of the Nāpali Coast, this area is an outdoor lover's paradise.
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Kauaʻi'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 Hanapēpē Town, the scenic vistas of Kōkeʻe State Park, and much more.
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South Shore Highlights
Poʻipū Beach Park
The family-friendly Poʻipū Beach Park on Kauaʻi’s South Shore was once voted “America’s Best Beach.”
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Kōloa Heritage Trail
Kōloa Heritage Trail spotlights significant cultural, historical and geological sites.
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Spouting Horn
Spouting Horn Park features a blowhole that’s one of the most photographed spots on Kauaʻi.
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Allerton & McBryde Gardens
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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