North Shore Kauai Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Located on North West Kauai along the rugged Napali Coast is an open ceiling (collapsed) sea cave called "The Bright Eye". It can be reached only by helicopter or by boat. This picture required leaning out the helicopter as the ride was "doors off". #AboveItAll Photo Contest #Trovember
Nothing more than a wide spot in the road leads to this secluded beach near Makahoa point on the North shore of Kuai locally known as Kahalahala.
Woke up early and made the hike out to Queen's Bath just after low tide. The perfect swimming hole if you catch it at the right time and a rainbow greeted us after the morning rains! @lens4change #endlesssummer

Where to stay in North Shore Kauai

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Kaiulani

Though Kaiulani may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Princeville Center and Hanalei Valley Lookout.

Kaiulani
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Queen Emmas Bluffs

While Queen Emmas Bluffs may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Princeville Center and Hanalei Valley Lookout.

Queen Emmas Bluffs
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Hanalei Palms

When in Hanalei Palms, you can plan a visit to Hanalei Beach and Hanalei Bay, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Hanalei Palms
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay

1 Hotel Hanalei Bay

5 out of 5
5520 Ka Haku Road Princeville HI
The price is AU$1,749 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
AU$1,749
27 Jan - 28 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Princeville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (297 reviews)
The view from was amazing and rooms well appointed, yet a bit dated.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

1 Hotel Hanalei Bay
The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas

The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas

4 out of 5
3838 Wyllie Rd Princeville HI
The price is AU$679 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
AU$679
27 Jan - 28 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Princeville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 outdoor pools and private hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Place was OK, but the geese and chickens around the pools and hot tubs are disgusting.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas
Hanalei Bay Resort

Hanalei Bay Resort

3 out of 5
5380 Honoiki Road Princeville HI
Stay at this condo in Princeville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a free beach shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.6/10 Good! (474 reviews)
The room was indeed spotless and everyone whom we came into contact with was knowledgeable and friendly.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

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Makai Club Resort

Makai Club Resort

3.5 out of 5
4180 Lei O Papa Road Princeville HI
Stay at this golf condo in Princeville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (391 reviews)
Great experience. Had to go back to rekey my room key, but all else was good.

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Makai Club Resort
Hanalei Bay Resort

Hanalei Bay Resort

3 out of 5
5380 Honoiki Road Princeville HI
Stay at this condo in Princeville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a free beach shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.6/10 Good! (474 reviews)
The room was indeed spotless and everyone whom we came into contact with was knowledgeable and friendly.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Hanalei Bay Resort
The Cliffs at Princeville

The Cliffs at Princeville

3.5 out of 5
3811 Edward Road Princeville HI
Stay at this golf aparthotel in Princeville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (250 reviews)
Clean room. Nice place. No AC, Fans only.

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

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Hanalei Bay

4.5/5(13 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Hanalei Bay during your travels in Hanalei. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Hanalei Bay
Anini Beach featuring a sandy beach

Anini Beach

4/5(5 reviews)

Appreciate the absolute calm in this sheltered bay and spot rays and octopuses amid the colorful fish around the coral reef.

Anini Beach
Makua Beach featuring general coastal views and a sandy beach

Makua Beach

5/5(4 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Makua Beach during your travels in Hanalei? Discover the sunrises and mountain views in this relaxing area.

Makua Beach
Tropical Coast - A hideaway beach and crystal-clear lagoon at Hanalei Bay on the north shore of Kauai, Hawaii, USA.

Hideaways Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Hideaways Beach during your travels in Princeville? Wander the seaside in this romantic area.

Hideaways Beach
sunset on the north shore of kauai-tunnels beach, hawaii

Ke'e Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Ke'e Beach during your travels in Haena?

Ke'e Beach
Hanelei pier in the morning - Kauai, Hawaii USA

Hanalei Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Hanalei Beach during your trip to Hanalei? Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Hanalei Beach

Cities near North Shore Kauai

Kalaheo showing a garden and a river or creek

Kalaheo

Passing showers at Kilauea Lighthouse

Kalihiwai

Best snorkeling in Kauai. See monk seals and sea turtles play.

Wainiha

Haena featuring rugged coastline, mountains and a beach

Haena

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