South Shore Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Beautiful sunrise on the southeast coast of Kaua’i. Taking during a family vacation here in June.
Beautiful sunrise on the southeast coast of Kaua’i. Taking during a family vacation here in June.
Photographing sunsets. The camera is such an integral part of our travels. We take a lot of pictures with our phones and post those as we go. We edit the SLR pics when we get home and try to share the best of those. We really dig Trover and the online community it provides. Thanks Trover!

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Tandem zip linnig at Kipu Ranch Kauai, Hawaii.  Pretty much an all day adventure. This was so much fun. It is expensive, but well worth it.
I would recommend visiting right before sunset. Watching the sunset and the reflection while listening to the waves, the blowhole, and the occasional rooster is super relaxing. It's fun standing right next to the blowhole and waiting for the water to spray out. I believe there are signs against going past the fences but a lot of people ignore it...

We visited in January and would definitely recommend visiting it!

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Where to stay in South Shore

Poipu which includes a beach, tropical scenes and landscape views

Poipu

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

Poipu is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Poipu Shopping Village and Kiahuna Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Koloa.

Poipu
Wide panorama of the coastline around Lawa'i beach near Poipu on the south coast of Kauai

Bayview

Bayview might not have many top sights, but Poipu Bay Golf Course and Maha'ulepu Heritage Trail are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Bayview
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Omao

When in Omao, you can plan a visit to Koloa History Center and Lawai Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Omao
ATV Waterfall Tour - can swim here :)

Old Koloa Town

While there might not be top attractions in Old Koloa Town, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Koloa History Center and Prince Kuhio Park.

Old Koloa Town
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$1,650 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
AU$1,650
25 Mar - 26 Mar
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! (1,007 reviews)
Beautiful views

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa
Sheraton Kauai Resort

Sheraton Kauai Resort

4 out of 5
2440 Hoonani Rd Koloa HI
The price is AU$968 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
AU$968
24 Mar - 25 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Koloa. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,014 reviews)
The views were amazing. The room was lovely, although it could use updating and there was a weird stand in our tub. However, it was cleaned and the bed was quite comfortable. The pool was lovely and you could tell it was well maintained. My only complaint in that area would be the towel bar was not ...

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Sheraton Kauai Resort
Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection

Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection

4.5 out of 5
2641 Poipu Rd Koloa HI
The price is AU$1,011 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
AU$1,011
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Koloa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and 5 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews)
Dream stay!! This was our first visit to Hawaii and I am so glad we decided to stay at Koloa Landing. The grounds are lush and verdant—like staying in an impeccably maintained botanical garden. The amenities are eye popping. We had to drag ourselves away because we could have spent all our time by ...

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Sheraton Kauai Resort Villas

Sheraton Kauai Resort Villas

4 out of 5
2440 Hoonani Road Koloa HI
Stay at this condo in Koloa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Poipu ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (742 reviews)
Pool was nice, but the beach just behind it was even better! The resort villas, were updated recently, looking very nice and big king bed. It was pretty quiet, and room service every day. The onsite restaurants onsite were really good and reasonably priced. But, even better is there were many other ...

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Sheraton Kauai Resort Villas
Kiahuna Plantation Resort Kauai by OUTRIGGER

Kiahuna Plantation Resort Kauai by OUTRIGGER

4 out of 5
2253 Poipu Rd Koloa HI
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Koloa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Poipu Beach and Poipu Shopping Village are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
Barely visible. Switched to an Ocean side for more money

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Kiahuna Plantation Resort Kauai by OUTRIGGER
Castle Kiahuna Plantation & Beach Bungalows

Castle Kiahuna Plantation & Beach Bungalows

4 out of 5
2253B Poipu Rd Koloa HI
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Koloa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,057 reviews)
Amazing place.

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Castle Kiahuna Plantation & Beach Bungalows
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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