Kawaihau Travel Guide
Kapaa
Popular places to visit
Waipouli Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Waipouli Beach during your trip to Wailua?
Wailua Falls
Admire the tropical scenery engulfing this double waterfall that flows into a large basin surrounded by mossy cliffs and forests.
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.
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.
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.
Opaekaa Falls
See the chutes of this glorious, accessible waterfall from the highway, before getting close to enjoy excellent picnic and photo opportunities.
Things to do
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Kauai
Best of Kauai: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour of Hawaii
Kauai Adventure Bundle: 4 Epic Audio Driving Tours
5-Hour Guided Secret Falls Kayak & Hike
Top hotels in Kawaihau
Kauai Shores Hotel
Place is magnificent for location amenities and surrounding markets you do not have to leace if you dont want to you have everything there next to you and it is best place to be right in the middle of notth and south shore we also love the free bike rentals and valet when needed
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI
Great location. Clean hotel and friendly helpful staff
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
Had an excellent time front desk was very very welcoming and helped me out with a few issues. It’s been 30 years since I’ve been to that hotel and just as I remembered.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa
Amazing pool area. Bar drinks not very good for the price. Ultra greasy food. Beach had lots of washed up plastic.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Kaua'i Palms Hotel
Affordable place
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa
Top notch place
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kawaihau
Kapahi
When in Kapahi, you can plan a visit to Kealia Forest Reserve and Kapa'a Beach Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 Opaekaa Falls.
Wailua House Lots
If you're spending some time in Wailua House Lots, Lae Nani Beach and Wailua Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Waipouli
While visiting Waipouli, you might make a stop by sights like Coconut Marketplace and Waipouli Beach.
