Kawaihau, HI

Kapaa

Photo by Matt Anderson Photography
Photo by Matt Anderson Photography

Popular places to visit

Wailua Falls which includes a cascade and forest scenes

Wailua Falls

Admire the tropical scenery engulfing this double waterfall that flows into a large basin surrounded by mossy cliffs and forests.

Wailua Falls
Smith Family Garden Luau featuring a fountain

Smith's Tropical Paradise

Embark on a journey down the river to this traditional family luau with feasts, music and shows in a tropical environment.

Smith's Tropical Paradise
This trail doesn't look difficult from this spot but don't let that fool you #adventure #hiking

Kealia Forest Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Kealia Forest Reserve, a lovely green space in Kapaa. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Kealia Forest Reserve
This is a pretty chill beach but has rocks close to shore. Not great to skim on if fall. Not much surf and is affected by the trade winds but great to relax at.

Waipouli Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Waipouli Beach during your trip to Wailua?

Waipouli Beach
#EndlessSummer

Kapa'a Beach Park

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kapa'a Beach Park during your trip to Kapaa? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Kapa'a Beach Park
Opaekaa Falls which includes a cascade and mountains

Opaekaa Falls

See the chutes of this glorious, accessible waterfall from the highway, before getting close to enjoy excellent picnic and photo opportunities.

Opaekaa Falls

Things to do

three Hula dancers at luau in Kauai

Smith Family Garden Luau

$150
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Smith Family Garden Luau
Kayakers in Kauai

5-Hour Guided Secret Falls Kayak & Hike

$125
per traveler
94% of travellers recommend
5-Hour Guided Secret Falls Kayak & Hike
Kauai Chocolate Farm Tasting Tour

Kauai Chocolate Farm Tasting Tour

$145
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kauai Chocolate Farm Tasting Tour
4 Tours of self-guided adventure! Stop wherever and whenever you want!

Kauai Adventure Bundle: 4 Epic Audio Driving Tours

$35
per traveler
80% of travellers recommend
Kauai Adventure Bundle: 4 Epic Audio Driving Tours
FUV Self Guided Island Adventure Tour

FUV Self Guided Island Adventure Tour

$320
per traveler
FUV Self Guided Island Adventure Tour
Wailua Valley & Waterfalls Audio Driving Tour

Wailua Valley & Waterfalls Audio Driving Tour

$20
per traveler
Wailua Valley & Waterfalls Audio Driving Tour
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Kawaihau Hotel Deals

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

4 out of 5
3610 Rice Street, Lihue, HI
The price is $443 total per night from Sep 14 to Sep 15
$443 total
per night
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Lihue. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (995 reviews)
"This hotel is beautiful. Its well taken care of and the staff is very polite and friendly. Security is there to make sure only hotel guests use the pool (always wear your wristband). The pool is much bigger than it seems from the pictures and the beach is only steps away. We went back and forth from ..."

Reviewed on Sep 2, 2025

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI

Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI

3.5 out of 5
3-5920 Kuhio Hwy, Lihue, HI
The price is $239 total per night from Sep 29 to Sep 30
$239 total
per night
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Lihue. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in ...
Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI
Kauai Shores Hotel

Kauai Shores Hotel

3.5 out of 5
420 Papaloa Rd, Kapaa, HI
The price is $245 total per night from Oct 1 to Oct 2
$245 total
per night
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Kapaa. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
Kauai Shores Hotel
OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
4331 Kauai Beach Dr, Lihue, HI
The price is $377 total per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
$377 total
per night
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Lihue. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,374 reviews)
"Ocean"

Reviewed on Aug 30, 2025

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa
Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection

Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection

4.5 out of 5
2641 Poipu Rd, Koloa, HI
The price is $754 total per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
$754 total
per night
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Koloa. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and 5 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (997 reviews)
"It was nice"

Reviewed on Sep 6, 2025

Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection
Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort

Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort

4 out of 5
650 Aleka Loop, Kapaa, HI
The price is $407 total per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
$407 total
per night
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Kapaa. Enjoy free WiFi, 6 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort
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Other neighborhoods around Kawaihau

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Kapahi

While there might not be top attractions in Kapahi, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kealia Forest Reserve and Kapa'a Beach Park.

Kapahi
Kamokila Hawaiian Village showing a park and signage

Wailua Homesteads

You'll enjoy the waterfalls and riverfront in Wailua Homesteads. You might want to make time for a stop at Kaua'i's Hindu Monastery or Wailua River State Park.

Wailua Homesteads
Sleeping Giant Trailhead which includes general coastal views

Wailua House Lots

4.5/5(10 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Wailua House Lots, Lae Nani Beach and Wailua Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Wailua House Lots
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Waipouli

If you're spending some time in Waipouli, Coconut Marketplace and Waipouli Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Waipouli
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