Kapaa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Kapaa showing a gorge or canyon and general coastal views
Kapaa featuring a cascade, mountains and forest scenes
Sleeping Giant Trailhead featuring general coastal views
Opaekaa Falls featuring forests and a waterfall
Kapaa which includes art

Set at the base of Nounou Mountain (aka the Sleeping Giant), Kapaa is a charming little town that will embrace you as part of the community.

One day in Kapaa and you’ll be oozing with peaceful vibes like a local. Like much of the Garden Isle, Kapaa — also known as Old Kapa’a Town — offers various pathways to the wonders of nature: hiking trails, beaches, rivers and kayak tours abound. Stroll around the quaint boutique music and gift shops. Food vans flood the town centre. Take a break from the usual tropical flavours and try the specialty strawberries and cream shave ice.

Where to stay in Kapaa

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Waipouli

While visiting Waipouli, you might make a stop by sights like Coconut Marketplace and Waipouli Beach.

Waipouli
Kamokila Hawaiian Village featuring signage and a park

Wailua Homesteads

You'll enjoy the waterfalls and riverfront in Wailua Homesteads. You might want to make time for a stop at Kaua'i's Hindu Monastery or Wailua River State Park.

Wailua Homesteads
Sleeping Giant Trailhead showing general coastal views

Wailua House Lots

If you're spending some time in Wailua House Lots, Lae Nani Beach and Wailua Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Wailua House Lots
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Kawaihau

If you're spending some time in Kawaihau, Kealia Forest Reserve and Kapahi Park are top sights worth seeing.

Kawaihau
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Kapahi

When in Kapahi, you can plan a visit to Ho'opi'i Falls and Kealia Forest Reserve, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Kapahi
Kauai Shores Hotel

Kauai Shores Hotel

3.5 out of 5
420 Papaloa Rd, Kapaa, HI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$430 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$430
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a 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 our reviews. ...
Kauai Shores Hotel
Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort

Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort

4 out of 5
650 Aleka Loop, Kapaa, HI
The price is AU$621 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$621
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Kapaa. Enjoy free WiFi, 6 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort
The ISO by Castle

The ISO by Castle

3.5 out of 5
4-796 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaa, HI
The price is AU$519 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
AU$519
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Kapaa. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden, and snorkeling on site. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
The ISO by Castle
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.
Plantation Hale Suites

Plantation Hale Suites

3 out of 5
525 Aleka Loop, Kapaa, HI
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Kapaa. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, 2 hot tubs, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
Plantation Hale Suites
Fern Grotto Inn

Fern Grotto Inn

3.5 out of 5
4561 Kuamoo Road, Kapaa, HI
Stay at this 3.5-star cottage in Kapaa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free bicycles on site. Popular attractions Holoholoku Heiau and Wailua Beach are located ...
Fern Grotto Inn
Steps to beach.Top floor ocean view, 2 bd 1.5 ba. New AC in living dining area

Steps to beach.Top floor ocean view, 2 bd 1.5 ba. New AC in living dining area

Kapaa
Stay at this condo in Kapaa. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Coconut Marketplace and Waipouli Beach are ...
Steps to beach.Top floor ocean view, 2 bd 1.5 ba. New AC in living dining area
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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