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    4.8 (20 reviews)

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    Donkey Beach from the path
    Dar D.

    Wow! This is one of those things I'm not even sure I want to share. I feel like I discovered a secret and don't want it to get overrun with too many folks! I love to cycle, ride fairly regularly at home. So rented from Kauai Cycle $10 for 4 hours (only $20 for the day...sweet!) just to check it out. Currently path is 5 miles out and 5 back to their store front. Completely off the main road, I loved this easy peasy leisurely path. Amazing views, gorgeous beaches. I actually ended up doing this twice while on the island. First time, I was just checking out the path, thought I might get a "ride" in. Not really what the path is about.....but I fell in love. The 2nd time, I got a lock for the bike, wore my bathing suit under my clothes, packed a towel, a book and some snacks/water. Rode out to the last beach on the path currently, nick named Donkey Beach, beautiful, secluded. Locked up the bike and kicked it on the beach for a couple hours. Perfect! Stopped at Kauai product outdoor market and ate at food trucks right off the path on the way back. Hopefully, by the time I go back, the path will be completed. I'll rent the whole day and just cruise beach to beach. Really could be a very romantic thing for couples to do. But also a great, cheap, family, activity to do while on the island.

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    Lucky S.

    Gorgeous views! This is such a great path perfect for walking or biking that goes for miles along parks and beaches.

    Vanessa L.

    My favorite part of our vacation this year was our bike rides on this path which is located right out front of my time share at Pono Kai. We rented bike for the whole family and enjoyed the views this path has to offer! Wow!!! Tip- the return trip is much easier than when heading north .

    Olga G.

    This was an unexpected surprise when I got to Kapaa! With all the roads in town being two lanes and virtually no shoulder, I worried about safety for sure. When my hosts told me about this path I figured it'd be like a mile long, but I got 4.5 out of it one way! It's not too busy, there are beautiful views along the way, as well as bathrooms and porta potties at Kealia Beach. What more can a runner ask for?! Heads up, it isn't lit at night.

    near the kapa'a neighborhood center
    Nalinee P.

    ke ala hele makalae, hawaiian for path that goes by the coast is one of my favorite things to do on kauai. there is about 7 miles of the path. they are in two segments. one section connects lydgate state bark to wailua beach, and the rest is from kapaa to donkey beach. it's a great multi-purpose path that allows bicyclists, runners and walkers great views and access to local beaches, picnic pavilions & businesses along the way. i love the early morning, when the sun is rising. it's a great spot to watch the sun rise from the beautiful pacific ocean. because the east side is nick named the coconut coast, you have picturesque views that are unique to hawaii. during the mid-morning to afternoon hours, the path can become quite busy as it's a popular attraction for visitors. there are several bike rental companies that offer competitive rates in the area. if on kauai, i'd say that this is a must do!

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    Path is stunning all along the ocean on east side. Look forward to it being completed. Great for walking, jogging, cycling.

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    Rode out to the last beach on the path currently, nick named Donkey Beach, beautiful, secluded.

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    Wailua Falls

    Wailua Falls

    4.4(328 reviews)
    9.9 km

    I visited the Wailua Falls in Līhuʻe, Kauaʻi, Hawaii [Maalo Rd; Hwy 583] on Saturday, 01/24/26,…read morearound 3:30 PM. Wailua Falls offered an incredibly close view, which made the experience feel special. I was able to truly appreciate the waterfall's beauty up close. One fun highlight was spotting a rooster sitting right near the edge, which was such a classic Kauaʻi island moment because roosters are everywhere on the island. I also noticed a touching memorial sign dedicated to Kavika Luna, "Mr. Aloha" - The Flying Hawaiian (May 1960 - September 2024). The message spoke about rainbows appearing as he chanted and the magic of Wailua Falls coming alive. It felt meaningful because I actually caught a mini rainbow during my visit, which made the moment even more breathtaking and memorable. Overall, I was very pleased with this stop. Wailua Falls is absolutely worth checking out for its natural beauty and history.

    First stop when we got to Kauai as it was 10-mins away from the airport…read more First impressions, parking is difficult as the road is narrow because of the cars parked on the side allowing a car to pass at a time. Smelly as I'm sure kids at night are drinking in this area and peeing wherever they like. However, the view of the falls is worth it. I do wish they would cut down some of the weeds as it was a bit tall. Luckily, a fellow tourist that took our family photo was tall and so he was able to capture a photo of us and the fall. I do recommend visiting but just know that the parking is chaotic. Oh, and it is free.

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    Wailua Falls - Rooster on the edge!

    Rooster on the edge!

    Wailua Falls - The small parking lot at Wailua Falls. Beware - traffic can get congested here real fast.

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    The small parking lot at Wailua Falls. Beware - traffic can get congested here real fast.

    Lydgate Beach Park

    Lydgate Beach Park

    4.4(241 reviews)
    6.5 km

    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.

    Hands down probably the best Beach park and kids playground in the world with both combinations…read more Has a very large covered area for groups and events. Smaller covered area for public rental and reservations. 2 playgrounds next to each other. One very extensive and large playground mostly wooden and older. The other one is more modern, "smaller". Recently they added more shaded areas over parts of that playground. Lots of parking, great beach area.

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    Lydgate Beach Park
    Lydgate Beach Park - Protected pool to left

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    Protected pool to left

    Kapaia Swinging Bridge - At the entrance

    Kapaia Swinging Bridge

    4.8(10 reviews)
    12.9 km

    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.

    You can easily miss this hidden gem. Right off the highway…read morebut you'll feel like you walked into a little serenity spot. Beautiful place and well maintained. Not clear where to park so we just pulled in where it seemed likely. Once you cross the bridge you can follow the path up the hill to an old church and you can read a bit of the history behind this area. Short bridge but a quick fun stop. Love the swaying motion of the bridge.

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    Kapaia Swinging Bridge - Taking in the view

    Taking in the view

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    Kapaia Swinging Bridge - There she is

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    There she is

    Waimea Canyon State Park - Soo crazy beautiful

    Waimea Canyon State Park

    4.8(448 reviews)
    37.0 km

    If I could only visit 1 spot during my time in Kauai, I would without any hesitation choose Waimea…read moreCanyon State Park. Affectionately nicknamed the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific", it is easy to see how this canyon gained its affectionate moniker. Stretching 14 miles long, 1 mile wide and more than 3,600 feet deep, the Waimea Canyon provides breathtaking panoramic views of crested buttes, rugged crags and deep valley gorges. Even at the first rest stop you come across, you are already high enough that the view would have made the trip worthwhile. There are 5 rest stops on your way up to the top, each offering restrooms, trash cans, and their own respective viewing points; each stunning in its own rights. You can choose to simply stop at each stop on your way up like we did, or drive all the way to the top and work your way back down. Keep in mind it takes almost an hour to drive up to the very top without stopping. And the fog starts rolling in later on in the day obscuring visibility into the canyon. So you'll want to make sure you start your day off early if you're opting for the later strategy. For us, we started on the bottom and worked our way back up. We never made it all the way to the top as the fog had already rolled in by the time we hit the higher levels which made viewing anything on those levels impossible. There is now some construction being done for safety improvements and roadwork patching. Much of which is past due and much needed. As we started to encounter quite a few gigantic potholes on the higher elevations that often required either maneuvering around into oncoming traffic or traversing very slowly over the shallower parts of the potholes. We were quite thankful we were in a SUV because we were fairly certain we would not have made it past some of the potholes if we were in a lower profile vehicle such as a sedan or convertible. While driving the canyon is free (outside of parking), you can also splurge and view the canyon unobstructed from an ariel vantage through either a chartered plane or helicopter ride.

    Photos won't do this place justice. The greenery is just vibrant!…read more Took a bus excursion through my cruise and was my favorite experience!

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    Waimea Canyon State Park - Waimea Canyon State Park is on the west side of Kauaʻi | Rees's Roots

    Waimea Canyon State Park is on the west side of Kauaʻi | Rees's Roots

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    Na Pali Coast State Park

    Na Pali Coast State Park

    4.6(22 reviews)
    3.2 km

    I'd like to be transparent, I'm a little bit confused about a few things…read more.. I had reservations made ahead of time to hike the famed Kalalau Trail 2 miles to Hanakapi'ai Beach and another 2 miles to Hanakapi'ai Falls. Upon driving to the Kalalau Trailhead, I entered Ha'ena State Park. I thought to myself, "oh, wow, cool, I didn't even know Kalalau Trail was within a state park!". Now, lol, after parking my car and reviewing the Kalalau Trail hiking guidelines, it was time to venture over to Hanakapi'ai Beach. Not even 1 minute into the trail, there was a clear sign stating I was now entering Na'Pali Coast State Wilderness Park. What??? But I thought Kalalau Trail was part of Ha'ena SP?! So both? What's the difference between Ha'ena SP and Na'Pali Coast SP? I guess the only thing to do is venture over to Google and search for the answer... The only reasonable solution I discovered on Google is Ha'ena SP hosts the parking lot for Kalalau Trailhead. But, once you start hiking on Kalalau Trail land, you're officially now entering and located within Na'Pali Coast boundaries. And with this info...I believe there are more options for activities within Ha'ena State Park, although I never got around to do any exploring. Now, if you're specifically visiting here for the Kalalau Trail, I'm convinced it's Na'Pali Coast territory, lol. Finally, trying to get to the bottom of this strange mystery, is when visiting Kokee State Park on the opposite side of the island of Kauai, most of the overlooks and lookout points there showcased the Na'Pali Coast. But I guess for Kokee SP, you're not actually inside Na'Pali Coast State Park land, you're just admiring the views and sceneries of the Na'Pali Coast from high above. Lol, yes...maybe I should have been better prepared ahead of time. With all this said...let me quickly return to the Kalalau Trail and provide a few highlights about the experience and what you can expect inside Na'Pali Coast State Wilderness Park... - While hiking to Hanakapi'ai Beach, a lot of the beautiful Na'Pali Coast setting will be revealed. There were moments to take a break from the trek to appreciate the landscape. - When the clouds went away and the sun shined, the coastline illuminated the Pacific Ocean waters. - You'll also capture a vantage point of Kauai's lush green island vegetation and rain forest appearance. In total, that's what I believe made Na'Pali Coast State Wilderness Park rewarding. It's hiking among nature until Kauai's colorful coast comes into appearance. The surroundings exude that vintage, tropical, Hawaiian image that tourists anticipate when visiting. At the time of visiting Kauai, I found it difficult to understand whether I was hiking Kalalau Trail within Ha'ena SP or Na'Pali SP. After completing some detailed internet research, I'm confident the popular hike is connected with Na'Pali. And with that understanding, Na'Pali Coast is a winning state park.

    Amazing! After driving a bit off road, we parked on an ocean side cliff. Walked down to see the…read moretortoises and the cave. Ended up on a pristine beach.

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    Na Pali Coast State Park - Hiking among a rainforest setting.

    Hiking among a rainforest setting.

    Na Pali Coast State Park - The entrance sign

    The entrance sign

    Na Pali Coast State Park

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    Sacred Temple Garden/Rudraksha Forest

    Sacred Temple Garden/Rudraksha Forest

    4.6(8 reviews)
    9.8 km

    On our last day on Kauai, we stayed near the airport area and decided to drive up into the…read moreneighborhood in Kapaa and visit the fall and see where the road takes us. Initially we drove past the sacred temple and thought it was the neighborhood park. Coming back down, I saw the sacred temple sign and turned in. I didn't expect this. There's a small area with a beautifully maintained garden with the statue of Hanuman (looks like a monkey). While my sisters were exploring, my sister told me to follow this path as. It came up and walked through the bamboo tunnel that was called entrance to the First World. Very tranquil. And that's it. However, the temple itself is elsewhere that we did not have time to visit. I've seen other people's photos and it looks amazing. Free entrance and free parking. I would recommend seeing it for yourself.

    Based on the reviews we read-the area was supposed to be breath taking and no one working but that…read morewas not the case. We got there and the parking lot was full. People in pants and dressed nicely. We were tourist and we were wearing shorts and tank tops. We didn't make it in as we felt very out of place. But from pictures in other reviews it looks like it would be a beautiful place. Just maybe next time we will have nicer clothes on

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    Sacred Temple Garden/Rudraksha Forest - The only Rudraksha forest in America

    The only Rudraksha forest in America

    Sacred Temple Garden/Rudraksha Forest - 10/17/22 Flora surrounding the temple gardens

    10/17/22 Flora surrounding the temple gardens

    Sacred Temple Garden/Rudraksha Forest - 10/17/22 peaceful, enlightenment....

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