Kawaihau, HI

Kapaa

For a fine art print visit www.mattandersonphotography.com Upper Ho’opi’i Falls is a small waterfall along Kapa’a Stream. It’s near the town of Kapa’a on the east side of Kauai. I’ve been to +16 islands, and this has to be the prettiest waterfall I have ever experienced. When I was crossing the top of the falls, I fell, gear and all. Luckily I was able to absorb most the impact of my gear (flat on my back). One foot closer to the edge, and I would have surely slid down the falls to the vicious bottom. Kauai, Hawaii
For a fine art print visit www.mattandersonphotography.com Upper Ho’opi’i Falls is a small waterfall along Kapa’a Stream. It’s near the town of Kapa’a on the east side of Kauai. I’ve been to +16 islands, and this has to be the prettiest waterfall I have ever experienced. When I was crossing the top of the falls, I fell, gear and all. Luckily I was able to absorb most the impact of my gear (flat on my back). One foot closer to the edge, and I would have surely slid down the falls to the vicious bottom. Kauai, Hawaii

Popular places to visit

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
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
#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
Kamokila Hawaiian Village which includes indigenous culture and a garden

Kamokila Hawaiian Village

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Kamokila Hawaiian Village during your trip to Kapaa. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this romantic area.

Kamokila Hawaiian Village

Things to do

Entire Kauai Airplane Tour with All Window Seats

Kauai Airplane Tour: Na Pali Coast, Waterfalls & Window Seats

￥24,895
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kauai Airplane Tour: Na Pali Coast, Waterfalls & Window Seats
4 Tours of self-guided adventure! Stop wherever and whenever you want!

Kauai Adventure Bundle: 4 Epic Audio Driving Tours

￥5,478
per traveler
80% of travellers recommend
Kauai Adventure Bundle: 4 Epic Audio Driving Tours
Best of Kauai: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour of Hawaii

Best of Kauai: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour of Hawaii

￥2,394
per traveler
80% of travellers recommend
Best of Kauai: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour of Hawaii
Kayakers in Kauai

5-Hour Guided Secret Falls Kayak & Hike

￥19,571
per traveler
94% of travellers recommend
5-Hour Guided Secret Falls Kayak & Hike
Kauai: Catamaran Sunset Cruise

Kauai: Catamaran Sunset Cruise

￥17,871
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kauai: Catamaran Sunset Cruise
Orchid Lei

Kauai Lei Greeting at Lihue Airport

￥8,611
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Kauai Lei Greeting at Lihue Airport
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Kawaihau Hotel Deals

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 ￥33,652 per night from Jan 28 to Jan 29
￥33,652
￥44,621 total
Jan 28 - Jan 29
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Lihue. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,189 reviews)
Good location.

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI
OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
4331 Kauai Beach Dr Lihue HI
The price is ￥41,213 per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
￥41,213
￥55,507 total
Feb 9 - Feb 10
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (1,468 reviews)
Room was good. Grounds were kept clean. It’s under some construction

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa
Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort

Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort

4 out of 5
650 Aleka Loop Kapaa HI
The price is ￥46,451 per night from Jan 29 to Jan 30
￥46,451
￥63,605 total
Jan 29 - Jan 30
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Location is very convenient, rooms are clean and the stuff is friendly

Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026

Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort
Kauai Shores Hotel

Kauai Shores Hotel

3.5 out of 5
420 Papaloa Rd Kapaa HI
The price is ￥33,645 per night from Jan 21 to Jan 22
￥33,645
￥45,584 total
Jan 21 - Jan 22
includes taxes & fees
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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,400 reviews)
Room was spotless & spacious. Bathroom was clean, shower was large with plenty of pressure. Staff were very pleasant

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026

Kauai Shores Hotel
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 ￥60,398 per night from Jan 22 to Jan 23
￥60,398
￥80,110 total
Jan 22 - Jan 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (1,072 reviews)
Clean rooms, staff were endlessly helpful and friendly, amenities were enjoyed! We generally use self-sufficient Airbnb properties for the majority of our trip, and then check into a resort for the last few days to relax and take advantage of pools and restaurants. We really enjoyed it here and would ...

Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
Kauai Inn

Kauai Inn

3 out of 5
2430 Hulemalu Road Lihue HI
The price is ￥37,180 per night from Jan 31 to Feb 1
￥37,180
￥45,904 total
Jan 31 - Feb 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lihue. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,209 reviews)
We loved our stay here. My daughter especially loved the friendly cats, chickens and peafowl around the property. The hotel had live music in the evening, free wifi all over the property, and very friendly staff and owners.

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026

Kauai Inn
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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 Kamokila Hawaiian Village.

Wailua Homesteads
Yum Ice Cream & Espresso

Wailua House Lots

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

Wailua House Lots
Serenity

Waipouli

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

Waipouli

Kawaihau, HI