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Places to Visit: Kauai, HI
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters is one of Places to Visit: Kauai, HI.

1. Blue Hawaiian Helicopters

8.9
3651 Ahukini Rd (Heliport#8), Lihue, HI
Heliport · 17 tips and reviews

Timothy M.Timothy McSwain: Can be a bit tricky to find from the road. Just park at the Harbor Mall and look around inside. It is very poorly-marked.

Just Live Zipline Treetop Tour is one of Places to Visit: Kauai, HI.

2. Just Live Zipline Treetop Tour

Cane Rd, Lihue, HI
Sports and Recreation · 6 tips and reviews

FilbertFilbert: The meeting point is right off 50, just west of mile marker 4 (half mile west of the humane society or 2.5 miles west of the community college)

Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation is one of Places to Visit: Kauai, HI.

3. Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation

3-2087 Kaumualii Hwy, Lihue, HI
Other Great Outdoors · 29 tips and reviews

Alex W.Alex Williams: Leave lots of room on your plate for the pork. You will have a luau in your mouth.

Smith's Fern Grotto Tour is one of Places to Visit: Kauai, HI.

4. Smith's Fern Grotto Tour

174 Wailua road, Wailua, HI
Other Great Outdoors · 6 tips and reviews
Snorkel Bob's is one of Places to Visit: Kauai, HI.

5. Snorkel Bob's

6.1
Kapa‘a, HI
Arts and Entertainment · 5 tips and reviews

Timothy M.Timothy McSwain: The man that greeted us gave us the advice to come back the next day for snorkel gear because the conditions weren't currently good... that meant less of a sale for him but it really helped us out!

The Bull Shed is one of Places to Visit: Kauai, HI.

6. The Bull Shed

7.0
4-796 Kuhio Hwy, Kapa‘a, HI
Steakhouse · 14 tips and reviews

Robert H.Robert H: Awesome views and great steaks.

Ono Ono Shave Ice is one of Places to Visit: Kauai, HI.

7. Ono Ono Shave Ice

4-1292 Kuhio Hwy, Kapa‘a, HI
Ice Cream Parlor · 27 tips and reviews

Ken S.Ken S: Even if there is a line, the treat at the end is worth the wait

Papalani Gelato is one of Places to Visit: Kauai, HI.

8. Papalani Gelato

3416 Rice St (Anchor Cove), Lihue, HI
Ice Cream Parlor · 6 tips and reviews

Timothy M.Timothy McSwain: I got the "Lava Flow" Gelato, it was amazing. The woman who scooped mine was very nice.

Wailua Falls is one of Places to Visit: Kauai, HI.

9. Wailua Falls

8.1
Ma'alo Rd, Wailua, HI
Waterfall · 52 tips and reviews

Maria F.Maria Friedmannova: The trail down is a little bit steep and muddy, but not dangerous. There is also a rope to find a way and help you out. At the end, you can take a cool and refreshing swim in a pool under the falls :)

Spouting Horn State Park is one of Places to Visit: Kauai, HI.

10. Spouting Horn State Park

8.2
Lawai Rd, Kōloa, HI
State or Provincial Park · 37 tips and reviews

11. Kilauea Point Lighthouse

8.1
3580 Kilauea Rd, Kīlauea, HI
Lighthouse · 46 tips and reviews

Posh Kauai S.Posh Kauai Sarah: If you just want to see the light house the view from the lookout is amazing. If you want to see the wildlife and close up view its $5 per person admission but to me the view is best from the lookout.

National Tropical Botanical Garden is one of Places to Visit: Kauai, HI.

12. National Tropical Botanical Garden

8.2
4425 Lāwa‘i Road, Po‘ipū, HI
Garden · 12 tips and reviews
Hanalei Valley Lookout is one of Places to Visit: Kauai, HI.

13. Hanalei Valley Lookout

8.4
Hanalei, HI
Scenic Lookout · 11 tips and reviews

Celeste M.Celeste Molino Koch: Beautiful just before sunset!

Waimea Canyon Lookout is one of Places to Visit: Kauai, HI.

14. Waimea Canyon Lookout

9.3
Waimea Canyon, Waimea, HI
Scenic Lookout · 57 tips and reviews

Beth D.Beth Dunleavy: Make sure to go to very last overlook.... It's worth it!

Lydgate Beach is one of Places to Visit: Kauai, HI.

15. Lydgate Beach

8.5
Highway 56, Wailua, HI
Beach · 28 tips and reviews

Tristan W.Tristan W: Lots of fish to see near the rocks.

Lawai Beach is one of Places to Visit: Kauai, HI.

16. Lawai Beach

8.2
5022 Lawai Rd, Kōloa, HI
Beach · 24 tips and reviews

Laura G.Laura George: Great snorkeling. We've been here multiple times but we had never tried out Lawaii, and now we are glad we did. Swam with turtles and large assortment of fish.

Baby Beach is one of Places to Visit: Kauai, HI.

17. Baby Beach

1121 Moanakai Rd, Kapa‘a, HI
Beach · 1 tip

Pablo O.Pablo Ornelas: Picnic benches, bathroom, and a perfect little lagoon protected by a reef wall. Awesome for little snorklers or swimmers.

Tunnels Beach is one of Places to Visit: Kauai, HI.

18. Tunnels Beach

9.2
Hanalei, HI
Beach · 49 tips and reviews

HawaiiLifeHawaiiLife: The greatest snorkeling on the Garden Island. Don't forget the sun block. Enter with caution as the currents may be very strong.

Shipwreck Beach is one of Places to Visit: Kauai, HI.

19. Shipwreck Beach

8.8
Ainako St, Kōloa, HI
Beach · 29 tips and reviews

Amy P.Amy Priestley: Shipwreck Beach has a great trail with a beautiful view, especially at sunset.

Salt Pond Beach Park is one of Places to Visit: Kauai, HI.

20. Salt Pond Beach Park

8.4
Salt Pond Rd., Hanapēpē, HI
Beach · 29 tips and reviews

Julianne C.Julianne Chai: One of the best places to watch the sunset in Kauai!

Anini Beach is one of Places to Visit: Kauai, HI.

21. Anini Beach

8.7
3536 - 3598 Anini Rd, Princeville, HI
Beach · 46 tips and reviews

Sarah M.Sarah Murphy: Great beach for families with children and great snorkeling.

Wailua Beach is one of Places to Visit: Kauai, HI.

22. Wailua Beach

8.3
4-361 Kuhio Hwy, Kapa‘a, HI
Beach · 3 tips and reviews
Beachwood Beach is one of Places to Visit: Kauai, HI.

23. Beachwood Beach

Kapa‘a, HI
Beach · No tips or reviews
Kealia Beach is one of Places to Visit: Kauai, HI.

24. Kealia Beach

9.2
Kuhio Hwy (Kuhio Hwy & Kealia Road), Kapa‘a, HI
Beach · 21 tips and reviews

Ron M.Ron Margolis: Walk on our shared use path. Meet bikers, skaters, walkers, and their pets on this path with stunning views of Kauai's east coast

Glass Beach is one of Places to Visit: Kauai, HI.

25. Glass Beach

6.2
171 Aka Ula St, ‘Ele‘ele, HI
Beach · 8 tips and reviews
Mahaulepu Beach is one of Places to Visit: Kauai, HI.

26. Mahaulepu Beach

8.1
Hawaii
Beach · 7 tips and reviews

Paul R.Paul Rey: Great diving in the morning. Surf can often come up in a big way in the afternoon!

Moloa‘a Beach is one of Places to Visit: Kauai, HI.

27. Moloa‘a Beach

8.9
Moloa‘a Rd, Kīlauea, HI
Beach · 10 tips and reviews