It may seem like you're driving to nowhere or you're invading a golf course at a fancy resort but…read morekeep going. Once you get close you may want to park unless you have a 4wd vehicle. The road gets pretty uneven at the end. You won't have to walk far. The lighthouse itself isn't large or fancy but the views that surround it are stunning and make it all worth the drive to find it. The volcanic rocks and cliffs against the ocean waves crashing in just leaves you in awe.

This lighthouse is off the beaten path. In fact, the path…read moreto it is a dirt road that in a few places is a bit beaten! Nevertheless, it is accessible by car. Drive slowly over the few areas that are not smooth. We visit this lighthouse several times a month. Great ocean watching! Fabulous whale watching (when in season)! And over flight of aircraft too! Take some time and visit this point, known as Ninini point, and so is became the name of the lighthouse. While you are there, take your trash out. Like all beautiful places of Kaua'i, leave no trace of your visit. Mahalo!

It's interesting, I want to not like this port. However, most all of the ports we have stopped at…read morein Hawaii while cruising have been industrial in nature and really lacked anything aesthetically pleasing. Unless, container cars are your thing. This port still has the commercial vibe, but throws in some nice mountains on the starboard side of the ship when docked. There are some small shops and diners located within walking distance, as well as a nice looking beach. We were beached out, but there are things to do. There is also a free trolley that runs every ten minutes to take folks from the port to the small shopping center (where you can rent a car) to eat/shop. Overall, it's one of the nicer looking ports we have stopped at - aside from Kona. However, that doesn't count since you have to tender in.

We found this port to be very easy to get in and out of. There were two ships in the day we were…read morethere and they had separate areas for each one. It made it so easy for the tour buses and taxis to get in and out. Very well done

My family enjoyed a wonderful lunch at Gaylord's following the Kauai Rum Safari, an excellent way…read moreto follow up the tour. We sat outside near the courtyard, but the restaurant would be a great place to go in any type of weather. It is located inside a 1930s era plantation house, so the building is a little older with all that entails while also being very scenic. Most of our party ordered the fresh fish (the fresh catch or the fish tacos), which was mahi mahi. It was perfectly cooked and delicious. Service at Gaylord's was excellent, and our server checked in frequently and offered good recommendations when asked. Be sure to check out the shops upstairs for souvenirs.

My wife had the ahi poke stack, and was almost uneatable. Full of ligaments within the ahi where…read moreit was difficult to eat. I know good sashimi, and this was not it. We told the server and the response we got was "I'll tell the kitchen". No offer to replace or take off the bill. We also left a comment card, but heard nothing. Other food was good. Ahi stack was terrible

Lovely view of Nawiliwili bay and the mountains beyond the bay, including, from left to right)…read moreKalanipu'u at 784 feet, Keopaweo at 1,168 feet, Hokunui at 1,611 feet, Hokulei at Peak at 1,657 feet and (in the distance, to the right) Ha'upu at 2,290 feet. Fisherman and women frequently this spot (just below the Kuki'i Point Lighthouse). And I have been told hammerhead sharks like to swim below this point - though I have not seen any. But a resident of one of the homes above Kalapaki beach (on the street known as Kalapaki Circle) says they have seen hammerheads at this point on occasion. A beautiful spot! Accessible via shoreline access along the green of the 16th hole of the Ocean Course at Hokuala. Also a great place to watch cruise ships and other ships or barges entering or leaving the harbor. Recommended!

This is a very small lighthouse, located towards the end of a golf course. It's at the entrance to…read morethe harbor. You can walk to it, but watch your step and keep your eyes open. The golf course wasn't busy at the time. It's a cute little lighthouse in a beautiful location!

10/18/23 Another must stop when in Kaua'i...Kadavul Hindu Temple. It gives me an overall sense of…read moresolace. A few years ago, I managed to attend a meditation session presided by the monastery's guru & abbot Satguru Bodhinata Veylanswami. It was a solemn ritual that was both spiritual & inspirational. He led the meditations in a rhythmic & transformative fashion. It was mesmerizing to feel & hear. The way the temple was architecturally designed, it reverberated & I felt it touch my soul to my very core. You have to experience it for yourself to understand what it is all about. The grounds are well maintained by the monks & people from the community (volunteers). It is a lush landscape in a prime property of Kaua'i. Through the years I have seen how the main temple has been constructed. As you enter, there is a gazebo at the entrance where sarongs are provided for visitors. These are provided to have guests dress appropriately for respect before entering the temple. Additionally, there is a round stone hearth to "burn" your troubles away. Pieces of paper & pens are provided for you to write your "troubles, challenges, problems" and a couple of lighters so you may burn it to ashes. As i may have written in the past, it is a cathartic experience as you watch it burn away, and up it goes in smoke. Experience it....

I can't believe how beautiful this place is. I wasn't sure what I was getting myself into when we…read morecame here, but overall, it was very majestic. The grounds are large, but you can't see it all, unless you make an appointment. Still, what you see is amazing. I don't want to spoil much, but I HIGHLY suggest visiting this location while in Kauai.

What a killer view! I spent 10 minutes just absorbing the view! Please make sure you add this to…read moreyour adventures. It added a year back to my life, I'm sure!

08/22/2017 Wailua River & Heritage Trail Overlook. This overlook is directly across the street from…read morethe Opaeka'a Falls rest stop. The Wailua River is 20 miles long and is Hawaii's third longest river. It's also the only navigable river in the Hawaiian islands. It's popular for boat tours, kayaking and water skiing. Numerous points of interest include; Huleia National Wildlife Refuge, Kamokila Hawaiian Village, Uluwehi Falls otherwise know as Secret Falls, Opaeka'a Falls and Fern Grotto known as Ma`ama`akualono. Hikinaakala at Hauola is part of the Wailua Complex of Heiaus. Holoholoku and the Royal Birthing Stones is one of Hawaii's most sacred sites. Nounou Mountain or Sleeping giant has three mountain hiking trails. Wai`ale`ale mountain peak is the highest point on the island at 5,243 feet.

A place of reverence. Sacred. Tread lightly there & rest. I could have stayed there for hours!read more

This is the remains of a small heiau, an ancient sacred site, which one may freely explore. It…read moreconsists of the remains of a small stone wall enclosing a grassy platform. The location is on a promontory on the beach in Kapa'a, with some nice views along the shore. It is reached by a footpath along the beach. At the southern end by the Kaui Shores Hotel, the path goes through woods and vegetation to the Lae Nani beach and resort and the path to the heiau is in the woods. There was nobody else there when we went and it was a peaceful spot to contemplate and take in the area. It is, as the sign says, sacred, so one should respect that but is it an interesting, peaceful and scenic site.

This ruin is unlike any other on Kauai…read more It's different because you can actually walk into it. This is really cool. It is forbidden to walk on any other heiau and considered disrespectful to ancient and current Hawaiians. It's ceremonial site, a place for worship, and is very well kept, landscaped with retaining walls and offers a nice view of Wailua Bay. I dare say beautiful. It is nice to just stand here. Canoes would find the safety of Wailua River because of the Kukui nut oil candles burning here. It was built nearly 500 years ago and once stood 230 feet long. It still has a great presence.