19 Things to do near Maha'ulepu
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Makawehi Point
Koloa, Hawaii
2.4 miles SWLocated next to Shipwreck Beach in South Kauai, these ancient limestone sea cliffs have been virtually sandblasted by a combination of wind, salt and water over millions of years.
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Poipu Beach Park
Koloa, Hawaii
3.5 miles SWA one-mile stretch of Kauai's southern coastline with swimming, boogie boarding, surfing, snorkeling, and scuba diving — considered among the safest beaches in Hawaii, with a lifeguard on duty daily.
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Nawiliwili
Lihue, Hawaii
5.6 miles NEA beach park and port on Kauai's south-east coast at Nawiliwili Bay, about 1.9 miles south of Lihue — a convenient coastal stop near Rice Street.
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Spouting Horn
Koloa, Hawaii
5.6 miles WA lava shelf blowhole that erupts up to 50 feet into the air with every wave — spectacular at sunset when sea spray catches the rainbow's colors, with a second hole that groans with air.
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Allerton's Beach
Koloa, Hawaii
6.2 miles WA narrow surfing beach on Kauai favored by locals — snorkeling can be excellent in calm winter conditions, though the small shore sometimes disappears under water seasonally.
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Wailua Falls
Kapaa, Hawaii
9.9 miles NAn 80-foot tiered waterfall made famous as the opening scene of Fantasy Island — best viewed early morning when the sun shines on the falls, with a slippery trail down to the pool below.
Hike
Fantasy Island Wailua Falls
Kapaa, Hawaii
10.9 miles NA stunning 173-foot double-cascade waterfall on Kauai feeding into the Wailua River — two trails reach the base, but both are steep, muddy, and genuinely slippery.
Hike
Lydgate Beach Park
Lihue, Hawaii
11.2 miles NEThe most popular beach park on Kauai's east shore features a double-sectioned pool protected from ocean swells by a man-made rock barrier — ideal for safe, calm swimming.
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Swinging Bridges
Hanapepe, Hawaii
11.6 miles WA scenic valley hike past two plank-and-cable swinging bridges over the Waihe'e River — the first bridge is short and low, the second more dramatic.
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Nounou / Sleeping Giant
Kapaa, Hawaii
12.2 miles NA 2-mile trail that rises 1,000 feet to the top of Nounou Mountain, rewarding hikers with some of Kauai's best views — but stay on the marked paths, as the ground may give way.
Hike
Hanapepe Valley
Eleele, Hawaii
12.4 miles WA historic valley town on Kauai nestled along the Hanapepe River — once a wild plantation-era boomtown, still home to the famous swinging foot bridge rebuilt after Hurricane Iniki in 1992.
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Kauai Area
Kalaheo, Hawaii
20.0 miles NWSwim near Kalaheo, Hawaii
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Kekaha Beach
Kekaha, Hawaii
20.3 miles WA long, surf-friendly beach on Kauai's southwest shore starting 15 miles of uninterrupted sand — popular with local surfers, bodyboarders, and fishers.
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Kilauea Bay
Kilauea, Hawaii
23.0 miles NA calm bay where the Kilauea Stream meets the ocean — popular for surfing at Kahili Beach, fishing, and kayaking along a slow-moving stream.
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Wainiha Beach Park
Kapaa, Hawaii
23.8 miles NWainiha Beach's name means 'unfriendly water' in Hawaiian — no reef protects it from large ocean swells, making rip currents, powerful backwash, and strong shorebreak a constant danger. A scenic spot to visit from shore, not from the water.
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Hanakapiai
Kapaa, Hawaii
25.0 miles NWA stunning beach on Kauai's Napali Coast reached via about 2 miles of the Kalalau Trail — not for novice hikers, but the reward includes a waterfall trail and access to the famous Kalalau route.
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Na Pali Coast
Kapaa, Hawaii
25.3 miles NWDeep, narrow sea cliffs, cascading waterfalls, swift streams, and remnants of ancient Hawaiian taro terraces define the rugged grandeur of the Na Pali Coast on Kauai.
Kayak
Ke'e Beach
Kapaa, Hawaii
25.4 miles NWAt the end of the road on Kauai's North Shore, a famous lagoon teeming with fish for snorkeling — though the Puka Ulua opening to the sea has strong currents to watch.
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Poli'Hale Beach
Waimea, Hawaii
26.4 miles NWHawaii's longest beach stretches 17 miles of white sand dunes at the end of Highway 50 — a remote paradise for beachcombing and shelling far from the crowds.
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