Must See Attractions in Kauai

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Waimea Canyon
Take Highway 50 west from Hanapepe toward Waimea, take Waimea Canyon Drive.

Appropriately nicknamed the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific“ by Mark Twain, this natural wonder offers spectacular scenery and breathtaking views. Read more about the Waimea Canyon.
      

Wailua Falls
The waterfall is located at the end of the Highway 583. Only 5 minutes from Lihu'e.
Beautiful waterfalls made famous by the Fantasy Island series.


Spouting Horn
Located in the Poipu area.
Poipu's top attraction, this lava tube spouts a geyser of water when the waves roll in, often with a deep moaning sound.


Ho'opulapula Haraguchi Rice Mill
P.O. Box 427, Hanalei, HI 96714
808-651-3399

The Haraguchi Rice Mill is located on the W.T. Haraguchi Farm in beautiful Hanalei Valley, on the north shore of Kauai. It is owned by the Haraguchi family, which still farms taro on the adjacent lands that once supported rice. The mill is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving, documenting and interpreting this unique historic structure. Weekly public tours of both the rice mill and the taro fields help support free school tours, educational programs and restoration efforts. Public tours held 9am every Wednesday with lunch included; must call for reservation in advance.     


Kauai Coffee Company
1 Numila Rd, Eleele, HI 96705
808-335-5497 and 800-545-8605

Hawaii's largest coffee estate features a visitor center. Learn about coffee growing, stand amidst coffee trees and sample estate roasted coffee. Free admission.


Hui O Laka - Koke'e Natural History Museum
PO Box 100, Kekaha, HI 96752
808-335-9975

Interpretive exhibits and visitor center open every day 10am-4pm. Activities, hikes, festivals and volunteer opportunities.


Hanalei Valley Lookout
Hanalei, Kauai

One of the Hawaiian Island's most famous views: green and lush, checkered with taro fields.

 
Kid Spree Vacation Club
Aloha Beach Resort Kauai, lobby activity desk

Free children’s program that offers a variety of Hawaiiana activities, including hula, Hawaiian language lessons and lei making. Reservations based on availability.