Kauai's Most Beautiful Places to See

Kauai is full of breathtaking places to see! These are the most beautiful spots you need to visit!

Waimea Canyon &  Kokee State Park
By car, air or on foot, exploring this natural wonder is a must see! Go hiking, stop at the overlooks and visit the Kokee Natural History Museum.
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Na Pali Coast
Nearly 15 miles of towering sea cliffs plunge 4,000 feet into the ocean. It's a stunning geographical feature of the island and should be on your bucket list.
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Wailua River
Explore the state's only navigable river with ancient cultural and historical sites along its banks. Activities include kayaking, stand up paddling and more!
photo: Gelston Dwight

Wailua Falls
Visit this 80-food tiered waterfall in the morning for rainbow sightings. If it looks familiar, it's because an aerial view of the falls was featured in the opening credits of the 1970's TV series, "Fantasy Island."



Hanalei
Time stands still in this charming town on the island's north shore. Further down Kuhio Highway, Haena State Park is now open to the public on a limited basis.
photo: Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) / Tor Johnson

Hoopii Falls
Adventure awaits along the 1.7 mile trail located near Kapaa Town on the east shore of Kauai. Please be mindful and respectful of all posted guidance that will lead you to the magnificent Hoopii Falls!



Menehune Pond
Said to have been built by Menehune (Hawaii's version of the leprechaun), the pond has been dated to approximately 1,000 A.D.

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Spouting Horn
Dramatic at high tide, this natural wonder spouts water up to 50 feet when ocean conditions are right. You might even see a rainbow in the spray!

photo: Dallas Nagata



Opaekaa Falls
The Falls is 150-feet tall and 40-feet wide, is easily seen from a small lookout on the side of Kuamoo Road. Opaekaa means "rolling shrimp," which were once abundant in the stream.