Kawaihau

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

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Waipouli Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Waipouli Beach during your trip to Wailua?

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Smith Family Garden Luau showing 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.

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Wailua Falls which includes a cascade and forests

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Admire the tropical scenery engulfing this double waterfall that flows into a large basin surrounded by mossy cliffs and forests.

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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
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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
Kamokila Hawaiian Village featuring 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

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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 garden 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
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Wailua House Lots

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

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

Wailua House Lots
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Waipouli

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

Waipouli

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