Kapaia Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Kalapaki Beach
Learn to surf in this protected cove, rent a canoe or catamaran and enjoy the picturesque vista of verdant green mountains.
Nawiliwili Bay
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.
Kauai Museum
Watch a movie to learn about the island’s history and listen to the fascinating tales of James Cook and the Hawaiian monarchy.
Lydgate Beach
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.
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.
Menehune Fishpond
Find out about the history of Lihue when you take a trip to Menehune Fishpond. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this romantic area.
Activities
Waimea Canyon & Na Pali Driving Tour app
Kauai Adventure Bundle: 4 Epic Audio Driving Tours
Best of Kauai: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour of Hawaii
50 Minute Doors-Off Kauai Hughes 500 Helicopter Tour
5-Hour Guided Secret Falls Kayak & Hike
Our pick of the best Kapaia Hotel Deals
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
The pool and property are beautiful, the food is great, and the staff is always friendly, pleasant, and eager to help. It was a joy staying here!
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI
Good place very clean people so nice
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa
This resort is much under construction & required much backtracking for us to get where we were going… it was ‘up this first elevator, then walk down a hall, around a couple corners to where a second elevator would then take us down to where we’d again be able to walk down a long hall & turn some ...
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Kauai Shores Hotel
Nice quiet resort. Pool outside our room. Short walk to the beacch.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Kaua'i Palms Hotel
Great spot for an early flight out of LIH. I was a solo traveler so the small room was not a problem(no room for a chair). This is an older property but well maintained and has a welcoming staff. Despite the room size there was still a well-equipped kitchenette. I would stay here again for an ...
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Sheraton Kauai Resort
We had an ocean view from our room- very nice!
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kapaia
Hanamaulu
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.
Puhi
Puhi is well liked for its beaches and restaurants. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Kilohana Plantation and Kauai Museum are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Nawiliwili
While visiting Nawiliwili, you might make a stop by sights like Nawiliwili Harbor and Kalapaki Beach.
