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16 Areas of Kauai, Hawaii, You Shouldn't Miss

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16 Areas of Kauai, Hawaii, You Shouldn't Miss

Introduction - Kauai is one of the most visited islands in Hawaii for a reason. This tropical paradise is home to pristine...

 
 

Opaekaa Falls

Area 1 - Opeakaa Falls is a massive 40-foot wide, 150-foot falls that can be seen from an overlook on Kuamoo Road. The...

 
 

Hanalei Valley Lookout

Area 2 - The Hanalei Valley Lookout will leave visitors spellbound amid a dazzling array of greens. The mountains, valley, marshes, and patchwork...

 
 

Alekoko Fishpond

Area 3 - According to legend, the Alekoko Fishpond, also known as the Menehune Fishpond, was created by a race of little people...

 
 

Allerton and McBryde Gardens

Area 4 - Where the Kilauea refuge is primarily for Kauai's fauna, much of the island's flora is protected through the conservation efforts...

 
 

Spouting Horn Blowhole

Area 5 - For more Kauai points of interest on the south shore, visitors can find their way to the famed Spouting Horn...

 
 

Fern Grotto

Area 6 - About two miles up the Wailua River and only accessible by boat, the Fern Grotto is an impressively lush cave...

 
 

Koloa Heritage Trail

Area 7 - The Koloa Heritage Trail is a 14-stop, 10-mile trail that honors the history, environment, and people of the South Shore...

 
 

Wailua Falls

Area 8 - Wailua Falls is certainly one of the must-see places in Kauai, and fans of TV's "Fantasy Island" will recognize its...

 
 

Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge

Area 9 - Kilauea Point is not only the site of the island's famous lighthouse but is also a National Wildlife Refuge. In...

 
 

Poipu Beach Park

Area 10 - Poipu Beach Park is a favorite for families in Kauai, as it provides visitors with picnic tables, bathrooms, and showers...

 
 

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