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Kauai Sights
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: North Kauai
The three caves in this area were formed when sea levels were much higher and sand and surf carved them out. Waikapala'e is one of two wet caves here and is accessible via a short, uphill trail that leads from a parking lot near the first wet cave, Waikanaloa.
If you are in the mood for an icy dip, this cave offers an unusual experience. At the back of the main cave there is an opening to a smaller cave called The Blue Room. You can only get there by swimming. When you look back to where the sun is shining in the cave the whole room turns blue.
The three caves in this area were formed when sea levels were much higher and sand and surf carved them out. Waikapala'e is one of two wet caves here and is accessible via a short, uphill trail that leads from a parking lot near the first wet cave, Waikanaloa.
If you are in the mood for an icy dip, this cave offers an unusual experience. At the back of the main cave there is an opening to a smaller cave called The Blue Room. You can only get there by swimming. When you look back to where the sun is shining in the cave the whole room turns blue.
Location: North Kauai
Waikanaloa Wet Cave is one of two wet caves in the area. Located just off the highway it is the most easily accessible. The three caves in this area were formed when sea levels were much higher and sand and surf carved them out.
Both wet caves are fed from underground springs which dump into the ocean. The level of water in the caves is affected by the tide. Swimming is prohibited in this wet cave. Some legends say that these caves were built by the volcano goddess Pele for her lover but when they filled with water, she abandoned them.
Waikanaloa Wet Cave is one of two wet caves in the area. Located just off the highway it is the most easily accessible. The three caves in this area were formed when sea levels were much higher and sand and surf carved them out.
Both wet caves are fed from underground springs which dump into the ocean. The level of water in the caves is affected by the tide. Swimming is prohibited in this wet cave. Some legends say that these caves were built by the volcano goddess Pele for her lover but when they filled with water, she abandoned them.
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
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: South Kauai
Located next to Shipwreck Beach in South Kauai, these ancient limestone sea cliffs have been virtually sandblasted by a combination of wind, salt and water over millions of years. Lithified cliffs form as weathered fragments are removed by erosion and transported by gravity, running water, glaciers, waves, and wind. These weathered rock fragments then eventually come to rest as layers of loose, unconsolidated material called sediment. This material may subsequently be subjected to compaction and cementation, causing it to be lithified into solid rock.
Located next to Shipwreck Beach in South Kauai, these ancient limestone sea cliffs have been virtually sandblasted by a combination of wind, salt and water over millions of years. Lithified cliffs form as weathered fragments are removed by erosion and transported by gravity, running water, glaciers, waves, and wind. These weathered rock fragments then eventually come to rest as layers of loose, unconsolidated material called sediment. This material may subsequently be subjected to compaction and cementation, causing it to be lithified into solid rock.
Location: West Kauai
Heading west on Highway 50 from Hanapepe turn right onto Menehune Road near mile marker 23. Pull over to the side of the road, walk across the street from the Waimea Hanging Bridge and check out the Menehune Ditch. At first glance it just looks like a ditch with a stone wall, but this structure has a lot of historical significance. It is rumored to have been built by Hawai‘i’s “little people,” the Menehune, who arrived around 300 AD from the Marquesas Islands. Seven hundred years later the Tahitians would arrive and build the Hawaiian culture that is present today. The stones used to complete the ditch were brought from nearly six miles away. Some legends say it was even constructed in one night.
Heading west on Highway 50 from Hanapepe turn right onto Menehune Road near mile marker 23. Pull over to the side of the road, walk across the street from the Waimea Hanging Bridge and check out the Menehune Ditch. At first glance it just looks like a ditch with a stone wall, but this structure has a lot of historical significance. It is rumored to have been built by Hawai‘i’s “little people,” the Menehune, who arrived around 300 AD from the Marquesas Islands. Seven hundred years later the Tahitians would arrive and build the Hawaiian culture that is present today. The stones used to complete the ditch were brought from nearly six miles away. Some legends say it was even constructed in one night.
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: South Kauai
The Prince Kuhio Park is a monument to Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole who was raised in Koloa. Had Hawai‘i not been annexed to the United States, he likely would have reigned as king. Instead he was elected as a congressional delegate for Hawai‘i for 10 consecutive terms.
He was known as a tireless champion of Hawaiian culture and is so revered that his birthday, March 26, is a state holiday. The foundation of his home and fishpond are protected in the park. It is very well maintained with a pleasant view of the ocean.
The Prince Kuhio Park is a monument to Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole who was raised in Koloa. Had Hawai‘i not been annexed to the United States, he likely would have reigned as king. Instead he was elected as a congressional delegate for Hawai‘i for 10 consecutive terms.
He was known as a tireless champion of Hawaiian culture and is so revered that his birthday, March 26, is a state holiday. The foundation of his home and fishpond are protected in the park. It is very well maintained with a pleasant view of the ocean.
Location: North Kauai
Moku'ae'ae Island is a speck of land just offshore near the Kilauea Lighthouse in North Kauai. Many birds like the Laysan albatross, the red and white-tailed tropic bird, and the great frigate visit the island as well as the Hawaiian Monk Seal. The island is easily visible from the Lighthouse lookout.
As you continue to drive north past Kapa‘a on Highway 56, you’ll pass through the town of Anahola around mile marker 13. Continue north along the Kuhio Highway (Hwy 56) until you come to Kolo Road shortly after mile marker 23.
Moku'ae'ae Island is a speck of land just offshore near the Kilauea Lighthouse in North Kauai. Many birds like the Laysan albatross, the red and white-tailed tropic bird, and the great frigate visit the island as well as the Hawaiian Monk Seal. The island is easily visible from the Lighthouse lookout.
As you continue to drive north past Kapa‘a on Highway 56, you’ll pass through the town of Anahola around mile marker 13. Continue north along the Kuhio Highway (Hwy 56) until you come to Kolo Road shortly after mile marker 23.
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