16 Kauai Landmarks You Absolutely Must See Visual Story

By Andrew Sayles

Introduction

16 Kauai Landmarks You Absolutely Must See Visual Story

These 16 Kauai landmarks are essential stops for visitors to this Pacific paradise. Hawaiian nature...

LANDMARK 1

Kilauea Point Lighthouse

The Kilauea Lighthouse is found in northeast Kauai and stands upon 180-foot cliffs overlooking the...

LANDMARK 2

Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge

Kilauea Point is not only the site of the island's famous lighthouse but is also...

LANDMARK 3

Allerton and McBryde Gardens

Where the Kilauea refuge is primarily for Kauai's fauna, much of the island's flora is...

LANDMARK 4

Wailua Falls

Wailua Falls is certainly one of the must-see places in Kauai, and fans of TV's...

LANDMARK 5

Hanapepe Swinging Bridge

The swinging pedestrian bridge in the town of Hanapepe is a popular destination near the...

LANDMARK 6

Spouting Horn Blowhole

For more Kauai points of interest on the south shore, visitors can find their way...

LANDMARK 7

Waimea Canyon State Park

Often called "The Grand Canyon of the Pacific," Waimea Canyon is one of the most...

LANDMARK 8

Poipu Beach Park

Poipu Beach Park is a favorite for families in Kauai, as it provides visitors with...

LANDMARK 9

Koloa Heritage Trail

The Koloa Heritage Trail is a 14-stop, 10-mile trail that honors the history, environment, and...

LANDMARK 10

Alekoko Fishpond

According to legend, the Alekoko Fishpond, also known as the Menehune Fishpond, was created by...

LANDMARK 11

Grove Farm Sugar Plantation Museum

For over 150 years, sugar cane was king in Kauai. It replaced whaling as its...

LANDMARK 12

Na Pali Coast State Wilderness Park

In northwest Kauai, Na Pali Coast State Park stretches for fifteen miles and is one...

LANDMARK 13

Hanalei Valley Lookout

The Hanalei Valley Lookout will leave visitors spellbound amid a dazzling array of greens. The...

LANDMARK 14

Fern Grotto

About two miles up the Wailua River and only accessible by boat, the Fern Grotto...

LANDMARK 15

Ke Ala Hele Makalae Coastal Path

Translating to "The Path that Goes by Coast," the Ke Ala Hele Makalae Coastal Path...

LANDMARK 16

Opaekaa Falls

Opeakaa Falls is a massive 40-foot wide, 150-foot falls that can be seen from an...

Conclusion

Conclusion

While Kauai and its towns may lack some of the modernity and the more famous...

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