20 Things to do near Lihue, HI 96766
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Nawiliwili
Lihue, Hawaii
2.6 miles SEA 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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Wailua Falls
Kapaa, Hawaii
3.7 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
Lydgate Beach Park
Lihue, Hawaii
4.7 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.
Camp, Swim
Fantasy Island Wailua Falls
Kapaa, Hawaii
4.9 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
Nounou / Sleeping Giant
Kapaa, Hawaii
5.8 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
Maha'ulepu
Koloa, Hawaii
6.5 miles SThe last undeveloped coastline on Kauai's south shore — a pristine, secluded spot for relaxing, hiking, fishing, diving, surfing, and windsurfing away from resort crowds.
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Makawehi Point
Koloa, Hawaii
8.5 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.
Swim
Poipu Beach Park
Koloa, Hawaii
9.3 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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Spouting Horn
Koloa, Hawaii
10.3 miles SWA 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
10.6 miles SWA 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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Swinging Bridges
Hanapepe, Hawaii
14.6 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.
Swim
Hanapepe Valley
Eleele, Hawaii
15.4 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.
Hike
Kilauea Bay
Kilauea, Hawaii
17.1 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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Kauai Area
Kalaheo, Hawaii
18.9 miles WSwim near Kalaheo, Hawaii
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Wainiha Beach Park
Kapaa, Hawaii
19.4 miles NWWainiha 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.
Camp
Hanakapiai
Kapaa, Hawaii
21.4 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.
Hike, Swim
Na Pali Coast
Kapaa, Hawaii
21.5 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
21.5 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.
Swim
Kekaha Beach
Kekaha, Hawaii
21.9 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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Poli'Hale Beach
Waimea, Hawaii
26.1 miles WHawaii'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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