North Shore Kauai, HI

Travel Guide

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Located on North West Kauai along the rugged Napali Coast is an open ceiling (collapsed) sea cave called "The Bright Eye". It can be reached only by helicopter or by boat. This picture required leaning out the helicopter as the ride was "doors off". #AboveItAll Photo Contest #Trovember
Nothing more than a wide spot in the road leads to this secluded beach near Makahoa point on the North shore of Kuai locally known as Kahalahala.
Woke up early and made the hike out to Queen's Bath just after low tide. The perfect swimming hole if you catch it at the right time and a rainbow greeted us after the morning rains! @lens4change #endlesssummer
When visiting Kauai , it's money well spend to take a helicopter tour. This was taken near the eastern end of the north shore . So many colors !

Where to stay in North Shore Kauai

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Kaiulani

Kaiulani might not have many top sights, but Princeville Center and Hanalei Valley Lookout are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Kaiulani
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Queen Emmas Bluffs

While Queen Emmas Bluffs isn't home to many top sights, Princeville Center and Hanalei Valley Lookout are some notable places to visit nearby.

Queen Emmas Bluffs
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Hanalei Palms

While there might not be top attractions in Hanalei Palms, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Hanalei Bay and Hanalei Beach.

Hanalei Palms
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1 Hotel Hanalei Bay

1 Hotel Hanalei Bay

5 out of 5
5520 Ka Haku Road Princeville HI
$967 nightly
The price is $1,149 total per night from Apr 13 to Apr 14
$1,149 total
Apr 13 - Apr 14
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Princeville. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (325 reviews)
What can I say… They don’t call this one hotel without being rated that. Top notch in every category.

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

1 Hotel Hanalei Bay
Makai Club Resort

Makai Club Resort

3.5 out of 5
4180 Lei O Papa Road Princeville HI
Book a stay at this golf condo in Princeville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (413 reviews)
The property was well kept, except there was an odor of stale smoke in the condo for the duration of our stay. Also the property was quite a bit removed from any store or restaurant (we needed to use a car to get to and from Princeville, the nearest town). The staff was great and the location meant ...

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

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Makai Club Resort
The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas

The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas

4 out of 5
3838 Wyllie Rd Princeville HI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$463 nightly
The price is $550 total per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
$550 total
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this golf condo in Princeville. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and private hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Serine setting, kind staff, comfortable accommodations. Great time.

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026

The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas
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Makai Club Resort

Makai Club Resort

3.5 out of 5
4180 Lei O Papa Road Princeville HI
Book a stay at this golf condo in Princeville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (413 reviews)
The property was well kept, except there was an odor of stale smoke in the condo for the duration of our stay. Also the property was quite a bit removed from any store or restaurant (we needed to use a car to get to and from Princeville, the nearest town). The staff was great and the location meant ...

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

Makai Club Resort
The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas

The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas

4 out of 5
3838 Wyllie Rd Princeville HI
Book a stay at this golf condo in Princeville. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and private hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Serine setting, kind staff, comfortable accommodations. Great time.

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026

The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas
Hanalei Bay Resort

Hanalei Bay Resort

3 out of 5
5380 Honoiki Road Princeville HI
Stay at this condo in Princeville. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a free beach shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (481 reviews)
Staff was not real friendly Lots of walking around property as parking sucked

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026

Hanalei Bay Resort
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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USA, Hawaii, Kauai, boats in Hanalei Bay

Hanalei Bay

Explore the great outdoors at Hanalei Bay, a popular spot to commune with nature in Hanalei. Wander the beautiful beaches in this romantic area.

Hanalei Bay
Anini Beach which includes a sandy beach

Anini Beach

Appreciate the absolute calm in this sheltered bay and spot rays and octopuses amid the colorful fish around the coral reef.

Anini Beach
Makua Beach featuring general coastal views and a sandy beach

Makua Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Makua Beach during your travels in Hanalei? Discover the sunrises and mountain views in this relaxing area.

Makua Beach
sunset on the north shore of kauai-tunnels beach, hawaii

Ke'e Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Ke'e Beach during your travels in Haena?

Ke'e Beach
Princeville, Kauai, HI USA 04/16/19: Beautiful aqua blue water and reef at Hideaway Beach on Kauai's north shore.

Hideaways Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Hideaways Beach during your travels in Princeville? Wander the seaside in this relaxing area.

Hideaways Beach
Double Rainbow,Princeville center,Kauai

Princeville Center

You can do some window-shopping at Princeville Center during your visit to Princeville. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this romantic area.

Princeville Center

Cities near North Shore Kauai

Princeville showing general coastal views

Princeville

Hanalei which includes a gorge or canyon and general coastal views as well as a small group of people

Hanalei

Kapaa which includes general coastal views and a gorge or canyon

Kapaa

Kalaheo showing a river or creek and a park

Kalaheo

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