Kapaia Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Kalapaki Beach featuring a beach

Kalapaki Beach

4.5/5(14 reviews)

Learn to surf in this protected cove, rent a canoe or catamaran and enjoy the picturesque vista of verdant green mountains.

Kalapaki Beach
Signboard on the beach, Nawiliwili Beach Park, Kauai, Hawaii Islands, USA

Nawiliwili Bay

4/5(4 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Nawiliwili Bay during your travels in Lihue. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area or seek out the local tours.

Nawiliwili Bay
Kauai Museum featuring interior views and art as well as an individual male

Kauai Museum

5/5(1 review)

Watch a movie to learn about the island’s history and listen to the fascinating tales of James Cook and the Hawaiian monarchy.

Kauai Museum
Driftwood on The Sandy Shores of Lydgate Beach on Lydgate Beach at Lydgate Beach Park, Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii, USA

Lydgate Beach

4.5/5(6 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Lydgate Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Lihue. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area or seek out the local tours.

Lydgate Beach
Kilohana Plantation which includes interior views

Kilohana Plantation

Marvel at fire dancers and learn about Polynesian history after a tasty luau and ride through the tropical forest on an elegant train.

Kilohana Plantation
Grove Farm Homestead which includes flowers and interior views

Grove Farm Homestead

Visit this beautifully preserved 19th-century plantation to learn about Hawaii’s sugar cane heritage and see many of the homestead’s original buildings.

Grove Farm Homestead

Activities

Best of Kauai: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour of Hawaii

Best of Kauai: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour of Hawaii

AU$23
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Best of Kauai: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour of Hawaii
4 Tours of self-guided adventure! Stop wherever and whenever you want!

Kauai Adventure Bundle: 4 Epic Audio Driving Tours

AU$52
per traveller
82% of travellers recommend
Kauai Adventure Bundle: 4 Epic Audio Driving Tours
Waimea Canyon & Na Pali Driving Tour app

Waimea Canyon & Na Pali Driving Tour app

AU$34
per traveller
98% of travellers recommend
Waimea Canyon & Na Pali Driving Tour app
Kayakers in Kauai

5-Hour Guided Secret Falls Kayak & Hike

AU$187
per traveller
94% of travellers recommend
5-Hour Guided Secret Falls Kayak & Hike
Entire Kauai Airplane Tour with All Window Seats

Kauai Airplane Tour: Na Pali Coast, Waterfalls & Window Seats

AU$238
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kauai Airplane Tour: Na Pali Coast, Waterfalls & Window Seats
Lucky Lady Deluxe - Na Pali Morning Snorkel or Sunset Snorkel Dinner Tour

Lucky Lady Deluxe - Na Pali Morning Snorkel or Sunset Snorkel Dinner Tour

AU$300
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Lucky Lady Deluxe - Na Pali Morning Snorkel or Sunset Snorkel Dinner Tour
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Our pick of the best Kapaia Hotel Deals

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
4331 Kauai Beach Dr Lihue HI
The price is AU$531 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
AU$531
2 Feb - 3 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Lihue. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,469 reviews)
Excellent excellent service we cannot say enough about how wonderful the staff was...so kind and helpful BEAUTIFUL!!!

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa
Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI

Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI

3.5 out of 5
3-5920 Kuhio Hwy Lihue HI
The price is AU$477 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
AU$477
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Lihue. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,191 reviews)
Good location.

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI
Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort

Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort

4 out of 5
650 Aleka Loop Kapaa HI
The price is AU$601 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
AU$601
29 Jan - 30 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Kapaa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 6 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
Location is very convenient, rooms are clean and the stuff is friendly

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort
Kaua'i Palms Hotel

Kaua'i Palms Hotel

2 out of 5
2931 Kalena St Lihue HI
The price is AU$245 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
AU$245
20 Feb - 21 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lihue. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Nawiliwili Harbor and Huleʻia National Wildlife Refuge ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (421 reviews)
Comfy n pleasant much mahalo

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Kaua'i Palms Hotel
Kauai Shores Hotel

Kauai Shores Hotel

3.5 out of 5
420 Papaloa Rd Kapaa HI
The price is AU$430 per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
AU$430
21 Jan - 22 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Kapaa. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,408 reviews)
Room was beautiful. Property was so nice. All the small details made it so amazing.

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Kauai Shores Hotel
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa

Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa

4.5 out of 5
1571 Poipu Road Koloa HI
The price is AU$1,419 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
AU$1,419
2 Feb - 3 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Koloa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
Grounds and staff excellent.. food & dining options need improvement.. pool side bars need longer hours

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Kapaia

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Hanamaulu

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

You'll love the stunning beaches in Hanamaulu, and you might want to stick around to check out Hanamaulu Beach Park, a top place to visit.

Hanamaulu
Saturday market at Kauai CC brings farmers from all over the island. Amazing range of food, flowers and people.

Puhi

Puhi is well liked for its beaches and restaurants. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Kilohana Plantation and Puakea Golf Course are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

Puhi
Alekoko Fishpond showing tranquil scenes and a lake or waterhole

Nawiliwili

4.5/5(6 area reviews)

While visiting Nawiliwili, you might make a stop by sights like Nawiliwili Harbor and Kalapaki Beach.

Nawiliwili

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