Kapaia Travel Guide
Lihue

Popular places to visit

Kauai Museum
Watch a movie to learn about the island’s history and listen to the fascinating tales of James Cook and the Hawaiian monarchy.

Nawiliwili Bay
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Nawiliwili Bay during your travels in Lihue. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area or seek out the local tours.

Kalapaki Beach
Learn to surf in this protected cove, rent a canoe or catamaran and enjoy the picturesque vista of verdant green mountains.

Lydgate Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Lydgate Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Lihue. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area or seek out the local tours.

Kilohana Plantation
Marvel at fire dancers and learn about Polynesian history after a tasty luau and ride through the tropical forest on an elegant train.

Menehune Fishpond
Find out about the history of Lihue when you take a trip to Menehune Fishpond. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this romantic area.
Things to do

Deluxe Na Pali Snorkel or Sunset Snorkel Cruise aboard Lucky Lady

Kaua'i Eco Adventure Helicopter Tour

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

Kauai Adventure Bundle 4 Epic Audio Driving Tours

Kauai Chocolate Farm Tasting Tour
Top hotels in Kapaia

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
Gorgeous property, close to other amenities. The Royal Lanai is an awesome sushi restaurant and bar. Pool is gorgeous with great service.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026

Kaua'i Palms Hotel
Terrible beds and pillows. Really dated. AC (window unit) didn't work until staff came and got it working. Insufficient electrical outlets and the one in the bathroom sparked when we plugged the phone in to charge it.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026

Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa
This place is paradise!!! Clean, beautiful, wonderful pool set up, amazing food, and just perfect
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI
Staff was very helpful. Breakfast was great if you got the light option
Reviewed on 13 May 2026

Kauai Shores Hotel
Wonderful hotel only one we seen with restaurant/bar right on beach. View from our room was lovely. Room was clean and comfortable. There was some small damage to the wall in the restroom but nothing major. The food was a solid 4 stars. We didn’t care for the ribs and the potatoes served with breakfast ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026

1 Hotel Hanalei Bay
Beautiful
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kapaia

Hanamaulu
You'll love the stunning beaches in Hanamaulu, and you might want to stick around to check out Hanamaulu Beach Park, a top place to visit.

Puhi
Puhi is well liked for its beaches and restaurants. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Kilohana Plantation and Menehune Fishpond are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

Nawiliwili
While visiting Nawiliwili, you might make a stop by sights like Nawiliwili Harbor and Kalapaki Beach.

