Nawiliwili offers a picturesque harbor gateway to Kauai with stunning mountain backdrops. Kalapaki Beach invites you to swim in turquoise waters or try beginner-friendly surfing. This waterfront neighborhood balances working port charm with resort elegance along scenic coastal walkways.
Explore Niumalu Beach Park and the ancient Menehune Fishpond for a touch of Hawaiian history. Resort restaurants serve fresh seafood with ocean views while Duke's Barefoot Bar provides sunset cocktails and live music. Though walkable within the resort area, a rental car helps you discover Kauai's treasures beyond.
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Kauai Museum
8.6/10 (184 reviews)
The Kauaʻi Museum showcases ancient Hawaiian artifacts and royal treasures in historic lava rock buildings. Explore galleries of traditional crafts while knowledgeable staff share stories of the island's unique heritage.
Kalapaki Beach
9.0/10 (1,461 reviews)
Kalapaki Beach offers golden sands and sheltered waters perfect for beginner swimmers and paddleboarders. Enjoy the mountain views and bay scenery, then sample local cuisine at nearby restaurants after your beach day.
Nawiliwili Bay
9.0/10 (849 reviews)
Nawiliwili Bay serves as Kauai's main harbor while offering stunning beaches framed by lush mountain scenery. Visitors can enjoy morning water activities or stroll to the historic Ninini Point Lighthouse nearby.
Lydgate Beach
9.0/10 (892 reviews)
Lydgate Beach Park features two rock-enclosed lagoons with calm waters perfect for families. Snorkel with tropical fish in these protected pools or let children enjoy the expansive wooden Kamalani Playground.
Kilohana Plantation
9.0/10 (227 reviews)
This restored sugar plantation reveals Kauai's agricultural past through narrated train tours and gardens. Enjoy Hawaiian cuisine at Gaylord's or experience a traditional luau with fire and hula performances.
Kauai Lagoons Golf Club
8.4/10 (150 reviews)
Jack Nicklaus designed this championship course featuring Hawaii's longest stretch of oceanfront holes. Play through lush forests and along dramatic cliffs with Pacific views at every turn.
Wailua Golf Course
8.2/10 (82 reviews)
Enjoy a round of golf in Lihue at Wailua Golf Course. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area, or seek out the local tours.
Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall
7.6/10 (20 reviews)
This versatile venue in Lihue hosts everything from concerts to conferences in its spacious theater-style hall. Check the event calendar before visiting to experience authentic Hawaiian cultural performances.
"Very convenient. Bed was very old and uncomfortable. Staff was helpful when I called. Room was as clean as it could look, since it was an old building."
"Im not much of a review writer but this spot deserves the hype. We had an INCREDIBLE time in Kauai and Kauai Shores Hotel was the cherry on top for a place to lay our heads after a day of adventure. Staff were helpful and friendly, rooms were clean and cute, the beds were very comfortable, the property was lush, both pools were clean and enjoyable. It sits right on the ocean and there are outdoor chairs on the beach to enjoy. You can absolutely swim there if you like but the waves were pretty...
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