Located at the entrance of Koloa town. Here you will find two full-sized baseball fields, a small…read moreplayground, a basketball court and two tennis courts on the makai end. This park has two parking lots, one on each end. The bathrooms are always clean and the concession stand large with two windows.

Koloa ball park has three full size baseball fields, two tennis courts, and a basketball court. It…read morehas a batting net and a small play structure. It is also the home of the Koloa town celebration and a farmers market. Cleaner then a lot of parks, it definitely has some wear and tear, but is such a great resource for koloa town. They finally fixed the pedestrian bridge to go from downtown to the park, yay!!

This was an easy drive straight to the end of Maalo Road, and it's free!!…read moreIf you plan on doing any driving on Kauai I highly recommend buying the Shaka App. Four self guided driving tours with colorful narration and cultural storytelling.

Located at the end of Maalo Road, this beautiful double waterfall cannot be safely or legally…read moreaccessed due to the notoriously steep, muddy, and very slick unmaintained trail down. But you can however view it safely from the designated roadside lookout. The parking lot here, although free, is very small and often filled to the brim with cars. The lot itself is also in desperate need of maintenance as it is filled with potholes, so getting in and out may be tricky. There are also vendors who fill up the front part of this lot, which further add to the chaos. Located in a sacred royal valley once known as the capital of Kauai, ancient Hawaiian chieftains and warriors use to test their bravery by leaping from the top of this nearly 200ft tall waterfall. There's not a lot to do once you get up to the top of the lookout except to snap a few photos. So it is debatable if it is worth the drive all the way out to here and dealing with the whole parking lot situation.

Visited this beach back in May 2024…read more Loved this beach. When we arrived there was no body on the beach. We loved how calm the waters were for our young children, great for a snorkeling by the barrier. If you walk west, there's a natural rock ledge creating a perfect toddler pool for littles. We even saw a seal swim up to close to people later in the afternoon,

10/30/24 Stunning, unspoiled beauty, one of the smaller beach parks but definitely worth a visit…read morefor swimming, snorkeling & picnics. This beach park is located adjacent to an actual salt pond that is operational for locals. There are a few benches & shaded structures you may have a barbecue or picnic. There is a manned lifeguard tower. Parking is plentiful. There is a homeless encampment here, you don't bother them, they won't bother you. Enjoy the beach!

Initially coming here to kill a little time before a reserved tour, my wife and I really admired…read morethe planning and execution of the building/landscaping of this family park. Named after a pillar in the community who came to Kauai in the late 19th century, Lydgate Beach Park is 62 acres, with the Lydgate Park pathway encompassing 2.5 miles, a small part of the much larger Ke Ala Hele Makālae costal trail. There is plenty of parking, with both dedicated surface lots and street parking on the paved road. We immediately noticed surfers on electric surfboards out pretty far, even on this windy day. At the northern part of the park is where most people gather, close to modern facilities and a manned lifeguard station and a large covered event area with plenty of parking. Closer to the shore, we saw a seal just lying on the land, bathing in the sun, completely ignoring the people milling by. The very large safe man-made swimming/tide pools are great for the kekei and others, with constant refreshing of sea water over the lava rocks. There are picnic tables nearby as well with a lot of green space. My favorite feature are the man-made protected swimming pools, What I loved about it was how spread out everything was, with so many amenities. It just never felt crowded, even if a lot more people came. As we were leaving, my wife mentioned that Lydgate Beach is one of those rare parks where an ocean-loving family would intentionally live close by, just to be near this park.

The Lydgate Beach Park is a family friendly destination known for its two rock protected lagoons…read morethat offer calm, year round swimming and snorkeling. It features paved coastal path and multiple picnic areas, and I think it's quite convenient as they have ample amount of parking space.

As you're driving into Koloa, you'll notice what looks like a giant Tylenol on your right. Step…read moreinside and you'll see that it is a monument which commemorates the different ethnic groups who immigrated to Kauai during the boom of the sugar days - the Chinese, Filipino and Japanese as well as Portuguese and Africans. Each of them contributed to the tapestry of the culture, history and cuisine on this island. Take a minute inside. This is very cool.

I'm a big fan of public art especially when it is used to commemorate a moment in time, or as a…read morerepresentation of a way of life. The Island of Kauai had a long run producing sugar cane, but that has faded along with the government subsidies. Now, the island is seeing the land being converted to coffee plantations. But back in 1965, this site of a former Sugar Mill was designated as a Historic Place. 20 years later, this monument was built to commemorate the history of the area. The monument includes contributor plaques as well as six informational plaques that tell all about the sugar industry and local history. But the eye-catching focus of the monument is the full-sized depiction of numerous sugar mill workers cast in bronze by artist Gordon Fisher in 1985. The native people are shown performing certain tasks, some standing, some seated. It is a beautiful piece dedicated to capturing the look of the island people at the height of the sugar trade. Review #2412

Rating & writing this review for the Mālama i nā honu volunteers!…read more This organization does not get enough credit, the love and dedication for their turtles is unmatched. My family and I made frequent visits to Brennecke's Beach to see the turtles & monk seals. The downside is this beach is alwayssss crowded. I definitely prefer other beaches to swim around and snorkel at. BUT no matter how busy, each volunteer we spoke to was: friendly, easy to talk to, and likable! One evening while I was viewing the turtles, the volunteers started passing out stickers for $3 donations (I don't know if they do this every night). I was so happy I got one before they sold out! If you did miss out on purchasing a sticker, I figured out that they sell more products on their website too! Their website is pretty straightforward and fun to explore/learn more. One thing I found interesting to see is the organization displays the volunteer's beach hours (lifetime & year), the time dedicated to protecting and educating the public about the these animals. Thank you to all the volunteers & members! https://malamanahonu.org if you're interested

This is a great beach right across from the broiler. Good spot to walk after dining and drinks…read more We saw sea turtles and monk seals in a natural setting. Lots of picnic benches. And clean beach restrooms. Feral chickens abound.

Great value, great 9 hole course: two par 3's, two par 5's, five par 4's. Cash only, walk up and…read moreplay (they don't book tee times). The course is at an elevation of 950 feet. Greens fast, in great shape. Great views.

What a great park for rest, relaxation and golf in Lawai but close to Koloa too. The McBryde estate…read moreincludes a golf course, Japanese garden, acres of park, a Mexican restaurant (Paco's Tacos) and disc golf as well. A respite from the outside world, come here to relax, enjoy Mexican food, play golf or just go for a walk!

We didn't realize it was down the road right after you take the turn, but it was super easy to…read morefind! Parking was easy. It was just the two of us which was nice to explore the bridge for a bit.

While researching things to see on Kauai, I came across the Kapaia Swinging Bridge. But it wasn't…read moresomething I found right away. It took me a while to find it which is great because that means not too many other tourist know about this. So the day we fly to Kauai was a holiday. As soon as we got the car, we headed straight to Waialua Falls. Once done there, we made our way to this swinging bridge, less than 10-mins away. It's in a small neighborhood. And parking was nonexistent. So I pulled into a business' parking lot and told my family to go look around and I'd stay in the car and wait for someone to tell me to move. But I got out of the car for a bit just to look around real quick when I noticed the sign on the business said they were closed for the holiday. Then I realized, that day WAS a holiday. And so I was able to enjoy the grounds with my family. And, no other tourist were around. Just a homeowner working on his surfboard. The surroundings are beautiful. Super quiet. Bridge was a bit shaky. And then I walked up the stairs at the end of the bridge where it took us to the church where there's plenty of parking. So if you plan on visiting, park at the Immaculate Conception Church. Yes, highly recommend.

Kauai is my favorite place in the world period. It fits my outdoor,water centric shorts and tee…read moreshirt nature perfectly. Over the years I've seen hundreds of waterfalls on the Garden Isle. Several I'll never see again as,it was a long impossible once in a lifetime hike However,Opaeka'a Dallas is easy. Right off a main road it takes little effort for a big payoff. I recommend sunrise or evening viewing for the best outcome. Take it in for your wakeup call ! * Yet Another Missing Review. I distinctly remember doing this one sitting in the car having my morning coffee. Now,Gone poof! That's a lot Yelp for respecting my work

Wow, such an easy waterfall to see. No major adventure hike needed. It may not be spectacular, but…read moreit is still beautiful and the life around the falls is worth taking a few moments and looking for it! Lots of plants, flowers and if lucky, you may see a few creatures!

A Secluded, peaceful pavilion on the eastern most corner of KCC campus. You can easily see it from…read morethe highway set back on the huge lawn. It's always clean and never crowded. I've seen groups here on occasion doing Tai Chi or Yoga sometimes. Not much else than a nice place to do Tai Chi, exercise, read a book or run your dog around the big lawn... I didn't notice a restroom or a water faucet, so keep that in mind if your planning on spending the afternoon there.