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East Kauai Region
Location: East Kauai
The Wailua River is the only navigable river in the islands. It begins at Kauai's heart and the wettest place on earth, Mt. Waialeale, and flows all the way to the ocean.
Along the way other smaller streams feed in. The river's many forks create several waterfalls, such as Wailua, a 900-ft double spouted waterfall at the southern end of the river. Kayaking is one of the major activities on the Wailua as well as boat tours and water skiing. Near the mouth of the river are several large rocks with ancient Hawaiian petroglyphs. The river enters the ocean at Wailua Bay near the town of Wailua on Highway 56.
There is an excellent lookout for the Wailua River just before mile marker 2 on Kuamo'o Road (Highway 580).
The Wailua River is the only navigable river in the islands. It begins at Kauai's heart and the wettest place on earth, Mt. Waialeale, and flows all the way to the ocean.
Along the way other smaller streams feed in. The river's many forks create several waterfalls, such as Wailua, a 900-ft double spouted waterfall at the southern end of the river. Kayaking is one of the major activities on the Wailua as well as boat tours and water skiing. Near the mouth of the river are several large rocks with ancient Hawaiian petroglyphs. The river enters the ocean at Wailua Bay near the town of Wailua on Highway 56.
There is an excellent lookout for the Wailua River just before mile marker 2 on Kuamo'o Road (Highway 580).
Location: East Kauai
Thousands of coconut trees were planted years ago along the coast of East Kauai giving it's nickname The Coconut Coast. This grove of coconut trees is across the street from the Coconut Market. It could be a dangerous stroll...beware of falling coconuts.
Take Highway 56 north from Lihu'e toward Kapa'a. Coconut Grove is located between Mile Marker #6 and 7.
Thousands of coconut trees were planted years ago along the coast of East Kauai giving it's nickname The Coconut Coast. This grove of coconut trees is across the street from the Coconut Market. It could be a dangerous stroll...beware of falling coconuts.
Take Highway 56 north from Lihu'e toward Kapa'a. Coconut Grove is located between Mile Marker #6 and 7.
Location: East Kauai
This used to be a fairly secluded beach but not so much anymore. In the past, the short hike to the beach ensured some privacy for nude sunbathers. However, since more people are visiting Donkey Beach, there is more enforcement of the anti-nudity laws on Hawaii's beaches. Donkey Beach got its name from the mules which use to haul sugar cane from the plantation nearby.
This used to be a fairly secluded beach but not so much anymore. In the past, the short hike to the beach ensured some privacy for nude sunbathers. However, since more people are visiting Donkey Beach, there is more enforcement of the anti-nudity laws on Hawaii's beaches. Donkey Beach got its name from the mules which use to haul sugar cane from the plantation nearby.
Location: East Kauai
The 86-foot tall wood and concrete lighthouse overlooks Nawiliwili Bay. Built in 1906, the lighthouse was automated in 1953 and does not require a full time light keeper.
Take Highway 50 toward Lihu'e. Turn right on Rice Street (where Highway 50 becomes Highway 56). Approximately 1 1/2 miles down Rice Street, turn left. This road leads past the Kiele and Lagoons Golf Courses. Park near Ninini Beach. Follow the trail past the 13th hole of Lagoons Course, past the beach and to Ninini Point.
The 86-foot tall wood and concrete lighthouse overlooks Nawiliwili Bay. Built in 1906, the lighthouse was automated in 1953 and does not require a full time light keeper.
Take Highway 50 toward Lihu'e. Turn right on Rice Street (where Highway 50 becomes Highway 56). Approximately 1 1/2 miles down Rice Street, turn left. This road leads past the Kiele and Lagoons Golf Courses. Park near Ninini Beach. Follow the trail past the 13th hole of Lagoons Course, past the beach and to Ninini Point.
Location: East Kauai
Wedged between two mountains, the Knudsen Gap was a scary place indeed in the 1800s. This trip through the narrow passage was a dangerous one as robbers could easily ambush a traveler. The construction of the main island road decreased crime in the gap. Today you are only likely to be ambushed by beauty. You can see the pass on Highway 50 from Lawa'i to Lihu'e between mile markers 8 and 9.
Wedged between two mountains, the Knudsen Gap was a scary place indeed in the 1800s. This trip through the narrow passage was a dangerous one as robbers could easily ambush a traveler. The construction of the main island road decreased crime in the gap. Today you are only likely to be ambushed by beauty. You can see the pass on Highway 50 from Lawa'i to Lihu'e between mile markers 8 and 9.
Location: East Kauai
From ancient times up until the mid-20th century the people of Hawaii lived off fish from this man made pond. The legend states that a race of tiny, but hard working people, called the Menehune, built the pond stone by stone in one night. Some scientists have estimated that the pond is close to 1,000 years old. The wall abuts the Hule'ia Stream with a 900 foot-long stone wall. An impressive feat indeed.
The pond is privately owned and was put up for sale for $12 million in 2005.
From ancient times up until the mid-20th century the people of Hawaii lived off fish from this man made pond. The legend states that a race of tiny, but hard working people, called the Menehune, built the pond stone by stone in one night. Some scientists have estimated that the pond is close to 1,000 years old. The wall abuts the Hule'ia Stream with a 900 foot-long stone wall. An impressive feat indeed.
The pond is privately owned and was put up for sale for $12 million in 2005.
Location: East Kauai
This is a nice family beach park with plenty of amenities. Located in Kapa'a, Lydgate offers showers, restrooms, a playground, lifeguards, and a picnic area. Another unique feature are the two rock-enclosed pools (the smaller one is for the kids) which allow for a nice dip without being exposed to the ocean's pull.
This is a nice family beach park with plenty of amenities. Located in Kapa'a, Lydgate offers showers, restrooms, a playground, lifeguards, and a picnic area. Another unique feature are the two rock-enclosed pools (the smaller one is for the kids) which allow for a nice dip without being exposed to the ocean's pull.
Location: East Kauai
Known for the Wailua River which meanders its way through the town, Wailua doesn't have much more to offer than a sprinkling of hotels, restaurants and shops. Most notably, it is the jumping off point for activities on the Waimea such as kayaking and, when it is open, boat tours to Fern Grotto.
Known for the Wailua River which meanders its way through the town, Wailua doesn't have much more to offer than a sprinkling of hotels, restaurants and shops. Most notably, it is the jumping off point for activities on the Waimea such as kayaking and, when it is open, boat tours to Fern Grotto.
Location: East Kauai
Anahola is a nice little curve of white sand circling a bay. The town of Anahola is fairly small so the beach caters to a largely local crowd, although they do not seem to have a problem with visitors. However, it is probably best to go to more touristy beaches on the weekends. Certainly never walk the beach at night when criminal activity is more likely to occur.
Anahola is a nice little curve of white sand circling a bay. The town of Anahola is fairly small so the beach caters to a largely local crowd, although they do not seem to have a problem with visitors. However, it is probably best to go to more touristy beaches on the weekends. Certainly never walk the beach at night when criminal activity is more likely to occur.
Location: East Kauai
This recreated Hawaiian village is located on the spot where Kauai's last king, Kaumualii, often visited. A variety of ancient structures from a canoe house to a dancing house and more have been reconstructed, some of them made using traditional methods. On the grounds are many native and introduced plants such as guava, hibiscus and mango.
This recreated Hawaiian village is located on the spot where Kauai's last king, Kaumualii, often visited. A variety of ancient structures from a canoe house to a dancing house and more have been reconstructed, some of them made using traditional methods. On the grounds are many native and introduced plants such as guava, hibiscus and mango.
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