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The Hanapepe swinging bridge is a pedestrian bridge crossing a river. It's made of wood, and easily swings so you want to be cautious while crossing it. Fun little bridge. The kids enjoyed it!
Easy place to find with GPS and parking is not bad as there's lots of street parking and different parking lots you can park at within a short walking distance. The bridge was sketchy to walk on at first, but watching other people walk and run across made me feel more relaxed as it was strong enough. It is narrow, so you do have to be patient if others are already walking across. When the wind blows hard, you can feel the bridge shake. Overall it was a good experience for us.
Nice place to come check out if you happen to be headed to the Canyon. Parking can get spotty, traffic gets backed up.
Decent landmark to check out before heading up to explore the Waimea canyon/West side of the island. Kinda fun since the bridge swings, good place to check your balance. And you can get a good look at the town from the other side of the river. ~8:30am on a Friday was no one else around. This is just a bonus stop since you must get the mac nut cinnamon roll from the midnight bear bakery across the street, lol. This bridge was about a 10~15 min activity to cross off the list.
A large suspension bridge over the Hanapepe River. Two gravel parking lots and street parking, portable toilets nearby. The bridge is cool to walk over as it swings with every step. Not much scenery to look at.
We were already pretty close to this town and had read somewhere on a blog that Lilo and Stitch was inspired from here, so we though might as well visit it while in the area. It's a bridge that was built in the early 1900s, so it is quite interesting if you think about it. This is a cute pit stop in the area, and will take you no more than about 20 minutes to experience it. They had someone making leis at the entrance, so we supported and bought one for $10. Overall, no need to plan a whole day here, only if you're in the area and want to check it out for a few minutes.
I must say this is the highlight of my Hanapepe juander ventures. It was so much fun that I almost peed from laughing, good thing somehow I managed to control, lol. Me & my gang came here to solely check this one. I regret not coming here with my Dumdumz but anyhow I will surely visit this again with him if the time permits. This cute mini stop is worth the visit. You gotta check this out and make sure to take some photo-ops after all this town was inspired in Disney's animation Lilo & Stitch. Mahalo for reading & happy juandering fellow yeeps.
10/19/23 Come to think of it, I have NOT crossed it to go to the other side in all the years we've been coming to Kaua'i.... It feels weird when you step into it but I can only imagine if it were that rickety old makeshift kind of bridge in the movies (Indiana Jones) and you stop & think....is it going to hold my weight or will it break & I fall into the abyss where a bunch of hungry crocodiles await? Okay, I watch too many horror & action movies hahaha. It's easy to miss but if you see the Banana Patch Studios & then the Aloha Spice Co.-you're almost there. You tell me what's on the other side of that swinging bridge.
This bridge is so cool and fun! The whole town was fun to also walk around and look at things. Great photo opportunity as well!
Fun little walk.. the bridge does have a good swing to it. After crossing the bridge, look for the pink flowers on the bank and find these leaves. They'll close up when you touch them. It's a nice distraction while waiting our turn to walk back over to the other side.
Google Maps will not take you directly here, so you will need to park your car somewhere wise then use your phone to walk towards the bridge. Honestly, the bridge isn't that stunning. But, on the other side of the bridge, lives a cute little lady who is a photographer and sells her own photos/art. There's also a cute store near the bridge which sells some really refreshing lemonade as well.
The swinging bridge in Hanapepe is a must stop and see spot when visiting Kauai. It's so easy to just drive by but Hanapepe and the swinging bridge is like taking a step back in time. It is a fun experience, so make the stop. It's also free! It's a fun bridge to walk across and check out the amazing views. The bridge is wood and actually squeaks and swings a bit when you walk over it. It is perfectly safe and has strong cables holding it together. Both shops on both sides of the bridge are nice stops and a good way to support local shop owners.
Yes, the bridge does swing so if you are elderly with balancing problems (like me), you may not enjoy walking across this narrow bridge. But once across, you can walk a path along the river in either direction, which is kind of nice. Also, the bridge is close to Japanese Grandma's Cafe, if you are a sushi fan.
Come check it out. You won't be disappointed. You are already here. It's a short walk. It's an easy bridge and as long as it thrill standing. Come check out out. It really swings and it feels so sketchy. But worth the quick stop. read more
2 months ago
Strolled mid-way on this bridge as it was lowkey sketchy and scary especially since it was a bit windy out. It definitely is an old bridge and wooden panels didn't seem as sturdy, plus it was making creaky noise every step I took lol. However, my husband and I took our pics and can say that we been there done that kind of a thing lol. read more
10 months ago
Fun to go and walk across. Will only take a few minutes. May take you longer to find a place to park. The bridge could use some upkeep but still worth it. That rustic feel adds to the thrill. read more
Easy place to find with GPS and parking is not bad as there's lots of street parking and different parking lots you can park at within a short walking distance. The bridge was sketchy to walk on at first, but watching other people walk and run across made me feel more relaxed as it was strong enough. It is narrow, so you do have to be patient if others are already walking across. When the wind blows hard, you can feel the bridge shake. Overall it was a good experience for us. read more
6 months ago
Nice place to come check out if you happen to be headed to the Canyon. Parking can get spotty, traffic gets backed up. read more
Decent landmark to check out before heading up to explore the Waimea canyon/West side of the island. Kinda fun since the bridge swings, good place to check your balance. And you can get a good look at the town from the other side of the river. ~8:30am on a Friday was no one else around. This is just a bonus stop since you must get the mac nut cinnamon roll from the midnight bear bakery across the street, lol. This bridge was about a 10~15 min activity to cross off the list. read more
2 years ago
A large suspension bridge over the Hanapepe River. Two gravel parking lots and street parking, portable toilets nearby. The bridge is cool to walk over as it swings with every step. Not much scenery to look at. read more
3 years ago
We were already pretty close to this town and had read somewhere on a blog that Lilo and Stitch was inspired from here, so we though might as well visit it while in the area. It's a bridge that was built in the early 1900s, so it is quite interesting if you think about it. This is a cute pit stop in the area, and will take you no more than about 20 minutes to experience it. They had someone making leis at the entrance, so we supported and bought one for $10. Overall, no need to plan a whole day here, only if you're in the area and want to check it out for a few minutes. read more
I must say this is the highlight of my Hanapepe juander ventures. It was so much fun that I almost peed from laughing, good thing somehow I managed to control, lol. Me & my gang came here to solely check this one. I regret not coming here with my Dumdumz but anyhow I will surely visit this again with him if the time permits. This cute mini stop is worth the visit. You gotta check this out and make sure to take some photo-ops after all this town was inspired in Disney's animation Lilo & Stitch. Mahalo for reading & happy juandering fellow yeeps. read more
3 years ago
10/19/23 Come to think of it, I have NOT crossed it to go to the other side in all the years we've been coming to Kaua'i.... It feels weird when you step into it but I can only imagine if it were that rickety old makeshift kind of bridge in the movies (Indiana Jones) and you stop & think....is it going to hold my weight or will it break & I fall into the abyss where a bunch of hungry crocodiles await? Okay, I watch too many horror & action movies hahaha. It's easy to miss but if you see the Banana Patch Studios & then the Aloha Spice Co.-you're almost there. You tell me what's on the other side of that swinging bridge. read more
3 years ago
Fun little walk.. the bridge does have a good swing to it. After crossing the bridge, look for the pink flowers on the bank and find these leaves. They'll close up when you touch them. It's a nice distraction while waiting our turn to walk back over to the other side. read more
Google Maps will not take you directly here, so you will need to park your car somewhere wise then use your phone to walk towards the bridge. Honestly, the bridge isn't that stunning. But, on the other side of the bridge, lives a cute little lady who is a photographer and sells her own photos/art. There's also a cute store near the bridge which sells some really refreshing lemonade as well. read more
1 year ago
The swinging bridge in Hanapepe is a must stop and see spot when visiting Kauai. It's so easy to just drive by but Hanapepe and the swinging bridge is like taking a step back in time. It is a fun experience, so make the stop. It's also free! It's a fun bridge to walk across and check out the amazing views. The bridge is wood and actually squeaks and swings a bit when you walk over it. It is perfectly safe and has strong cables holding it together. Both shops on both sides of the bridge are nice stops and a good way to support local shop owners. read more
2 years ago
Yes, the bridge does swing so if you are elderly with balancing problems (like me), you may not enjoy walking across this narrow bridge. But once across, you can walk a path along the river in either direction, which is kind of nice. Also, the bridge is close to Japanese Grandma's Cafe, if you are a sushi fan. read more
Our destination was the swinging bridge. Crossing the bridge is a moving experience. The movement is controlled people and/or wind. There is a panoramic view of the ditch/river from the center of the bridge. We chose to visit on Sunday not knowing that most businesses are closed. It was even difficult finding a washroom. We found one store that was open and were directed to a portable toilet at a nearby park. We were aware that Friday nights the town is alive with open galleries and shops however that day did not work with our plans. If possible try not to visit on Sunday. read more
I have a caveat- I love suspension bridges so this was a no brainer. It is in Hanapepe town (turn into the town at the curve- go slow or you'll miss it). You'll see the little lot on the right. It's a smallish lot, a little tight. The bridge is across the river is wooden with wire fencing. It's not very wide and in this almost post Covid world, people were respectful and let groups take turns going across. It was fun because it was a bit gusty and it swung the bridge a bit. It's not far above the River and short stroll. This would be a fun thing to do after you come down Waimea canyon. I bet this would be fun at night! Grab some taro chips at the old house at the beginning of town. You can't go wrong! read more
04/13/2019: Nice place to stop on your way back from Waimea Canyon. You don't want to stop here on the way to the Canyon. That hour may mean the difference between seeing the Kalalau Lookout 10 miles beyond the Waimea Canyon under clear skies or surrounded in fog and mist. So came back after visiting the Kalalau Lookout and then the Canyon in that order. Usual tourist trap with shops on both sides of the bridge. Ice cream shop to cool you down right next to the parking lot on your way walking over the bridge. Sign say the bridge has a maximum capacity of 15 people going in one direction at a time. Takes only a minute or two to walk cross, as no more than 200 yards long. About two feet wide, with four foot chicken wire fencing on the sides. Only way to fall in the river is by leaning too far over the side. Maybe 15 feet above the calm shallow river. I go first, and then try to shake the bridge from the other side, as wife is crossing, but I'm no Hurricane Iniki which collapsed the bridge in 1992. Signs that says no diving. On the other side is a photo gallery shop, with grass covered levees stretching in both directions. Wife always buys some pictures, usually of rainbows over the Canyon or the bridge. Lowlight of the day comes when an old geezer freezes with fright in the center of the bridge, while we are waiting to cross. No social distancing trying to step around him. One wrong step and you won't need to shower back at the condo! read more
7 years ago
My friend brought me here for the first time. He was telling me all about his kiddy days when this rocky rope bridge was the scariest thing ever. Luckily for me, it wasn't as bad as he made me think lol. It is an old looking bridge that appears to have some work done to it. The bridge is narrow, probably as wide as 2 people standing shoulder to shoulder. The bridge crosses this calm lake (I think) and it is shaky, but you'll live. I'm here thinking it was the rope bridge high up in the mountains like the one from the movie Indiana Jones lol. The bridge leads to a little shop, but they weren't open when I was there. Unfortunately, it was raining on us so we didn't stay too long. The parking is small and it's within this ghost town. My som said he did some research and they say it's haunted, but I say it's simply beautiful so come check it out if you have some time. read more
4 years ago
Cute little swinging bridge in an little art town that crosses over a nice bit of water. I like to stomp across and make it sway. Pretty scenery. I enjoyed the bridge. read more
4 years ago
7 years ago
Not much to say that the pictures don't show. Cute little bridge near the shops and other businesses in Hanapepe. If you're there and have a few minutes to spare, stop on by. Any little kids in tow will probably think it's neat, and to be honest, I kind of did too. While in the area, be sure to check out Bobbie's for some delicious greasy spoon grub (esp. the Korean Fried Chicken) and Little Fish Coffee for...well..you know. read more
8 years ago
A wooden suspension bridge that creaks and shakes when you walk to cross the Hanapepe River - sounds fun, right? It's not something to go out of your way of but neat to see when you are passing through. There is a cute shop selling local items and treats at the front. They closed rather early the day we went so try to do that first before anything if you want to peruse. Across the bridge, you'll find a home with a photography studio that's definitely worth checking out. I also heard the town has an Art Walk on Friday evenings where all the galleries of local Kauai artists are open to view. Now, that's something to definitely see when I find myself back in this island. read more
Aloha, after lunch drove though Hanapepe to visit some shops & who doesn't want to walk across a swinging bridge? Really fun doing the trek over & back, but once you're on solid ground, it does feel like you're still moving, LOL - kinda like sea legs! Great attraction in Hanapepe for those wanted a small challenge. Enjoy! read more
5 years ago
An actual swinging bridge residents use to get into town. I suffer from vertigo so could not go too far out on it. If you go, be respectful to residents who live on other side by crossing and going back immediately. A great place to visit. read more
Nice little pit stop for a piece of history in a small village! Free parking & a solid view with a grass area on the other side. Perfect for relaxing or to have a picnic before venturing out of the biggest little city in Kauai! read more
Hanapepe swinging bridge is a must try if your in this little artsy town that Lilo and stitch was based on. The bridge was free .. no problem having the bridge to yourself but it goes to a new level of scary when others are walking on it. I'm totally afraid of heights so this was sorta scary for me but thrilling. Glad i did it. read more
8 years ago
This was an amusing landmark to visit in Lilo's and Stitch's town. It's very rickety and you feel it may fly away in a storm. In fact, the original did break and this is the replica. That danger adds to the fun. After getting off, I still felt like the ground was moving. Afterwards, you can wander around town getting souvenirs. read more
9 years ago
Beautiful swinging bridge in an old small secluded town. The bridge is beautiful over a gorgeous river. It doesn't swing very much so I don't think it's scary like you would think. It moves just a bit to get a cool effect. It is very quick to see but it's beautiful to stop on your way to another site. We stopped on our way to Waimea canyon. read more
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