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.

Anything regarding nature in Kauai is an automatic 5 stars. That being said,I don't spend a lot of…read moretime on this side of the island. It's beautiful but, arrid compared to the tropical " wet" side. However,I've put my time in exploring this side and as with the entire garden isle, beautiful. This trail can get hot but the cliff side views and multiple color blues of the ocean make it worth it. One of the things making Kauai my favorite island is the diversity. I a single day you can experience several unique ecosystems. If you do Maha'ulepu trail,make sure your sunscreened and hydrated. Shaka Brah

Beautiful trail along the hike that is fairly easy to moderate. A few bumpy parts, but no major…read moreelevation. Easy parking by Shipwreck Beach at the starting point. Took us a little over 2 hours with some photo opps.

What a magnificent journey and place! Nicknamed Secret Falls...I don't think it's much of a secret…read moreanymore. However, our afternoon tour kicked back and took our time and we ended up being the only group at the waterfall when we got there! Two mile kayak trip down the river, then about a mile hike to the falls. The hike isn't too bad. Some places you're crossing in knee-high water (it changes depending on conditions), mud, some bouldering, and some slick spots. The wooden planks for most of the trail are nice and make it way easier. My daughter and I both hiked in our water shoes and it wasn't too bad. The waterfall is secluded and gorgeous! The water is cold but so refreshing after that journey to get to it! Great spot to hang out, relax, have a snack, swim and just enjoy! Rest up for the mile hike and two mile kayak journey back home!

This is great. Took the Paddleboard on a trip down the river to see the falls. It's a bit of a…read morewalk from the area that you "park" your kayak or paddleboards, but it is also an easy well prepared hike. It was great for 2 kids that were 8 and 10 years old. The waterfall was nice, and you can def go swimming in it. Be prepared that the water in cold. We did the hike with water shoes, that wasn't ideal. I think I would have probably just worn sandals for the walk. You do need to cross through a couple small rivers, but it was nothing crazy. Glad we did this little excursion in Kauai on Father's day. It was great exercise, and being outside in paradise. It makes it even more special that you need some sort of water vessel to get there, or I guess you an take a helicopter. Good times!

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

We drove up and there was an "attendant" sitting on a rock. Signage - $10 for the vehicle, $5 per…read moreperson if you were a non-local. I grew up on Kauai and this was a shock to see these charges. We left and went to Wailua Falls - no parking fee and the falls much more spectacular. There was one car in the parking lot while Wailua Falls had a constant stream of cars (no fees).

The Menehune Fishpond Overlook is a quick stop along the road, and it offers a scenic panoramic…read moreviews of a thousand year old aquaculture pond bordered by a lava rock wall, and scenery along the Huleia River. I found it's quite impressive and easy to navigate, and the view is amazing.

Worth a quick stop if you are in the area for beautiful views! There is a small spot to pull off,…read morebut no restrooms or anything like that.

What an amazing experience! Hands down one of those things I will never forget…read more Key notes- *It's definitely a hike! 8+ flights of stairs down and up in the forest. Roots. Slippy parts. Need to be sure on your feet. *Almost all of it is shaded. *We all did fine doing the hike in water shoes, but they have some for you to rent if needed. *To get behind the waterfall, you climb up a 10-15 foot rock face using a rope. I'm a sucker for waterfalls. Living in Hawaii, most are crowded so much so that it's not super enjoyable. This is on private land, so all that's down there is what's on yours specific tour. I loved that! We were told they sometimes have close to 30 people on the tour, but including my family of three, there were six of us that day. We hiked down to the 30 foot first. You can go out to it and maybe be in water up to your waist. Then we hiked over to the 60 foot. That one you have to swim out to, but there is a ledge once you get close. The waterfall is massive and amazing. Getting to sit right I see it was amazing. We got to climb up and walk behind it as well, which was really neat! Definitely recommend! Will tell everyone it's a must do!

We spent the day exploring Lihue and then headed up to meet Shizuo & Renan our guides for the…read morewaterfall rappelling. They were extremely knowledgeable and patient with all of the guests and made the experience fun and memorable. The views are amazing and the hiking up to each site was a bonus workout. I highly recommend you try this adventure with your family and friends of any age!

Although it's a bit of a drive on dirt, gravel, uneven roads to get to this beach, it is very worth…read moreit! It took us about 15 minutes of driving on the dirt road, and then parked at a clearing, and from there a little bit of a walk between some trees, and voila, you are treated with a beautiful stretch of beach! We took a normal sedan car, but very mindful of the drive as there are lots of pot holes and just go like 10 mph. There was hardly any people here when we arrived. We had our own private beach for a couple hours until a few more people came. Even then, it was still soo quiet. If you are looking for a quiet beach, with lots of privacy, this is the one to go to. You got beautiful views on both sides, and the waters were so calm, and you'll avoid all the crowds unlike all the other popular beaches. It was a nice spot to setup a picnic, eat poke, read a book, have a beer, and even take a nap. There were plenty of spaces to setup, so that wasn't a big deal. Even then you are still far enough from the next person. There is plenty of beach to go around on this stretch of sand. Unfortunately, this beach was not good for swimming as there were lots of rocks, although you can find some areas of clearing to take a little dip in. I even saw some kiddos with floaties enjoying the water. This was one of my favorite beaches during our vacation in Kauai and would definitely come again for some privacy and to avoid all the touristy crowds.

To get the right directions look for the beach parking lot on Google maps. When you get to the…read morestables keep left at the fork. Pretty rough road. Don't suggest if you have a low riding car. You park up top and walk down the trail to get to the beach. Didn't find the trail rough or slippery as others had mentioned. Interesting caves along the way. Long strip of beach good for walking and there are tide pools at the other end which have some interesting stuff to look at. This beach was listed online as good for body surfing and boogie boarding. Absolutely not! It's very very rocky. You would be thrown into rocks and very scraped up. Shipwreck beach nearby is a bit rocky but not this much... And much more suitable for boogie boarding.

10/10 experience!!! A must do when visiting! Especially with captain Chellan and crew member Casey…read more Unforgettable!

We couldn't have been happier with the tour that we chose for our na Pali coast tour…read more We went with a bigger boat that could still fit in the caves, which ended up being the best choice. It had a little bit of cover, so as a ginger that burns, I sat towards the front and was able to stay mostly out of the sun the entire trip We were able to learn so much about the land, cruised next to a massive pod of dolphins and went in two caves. It was amazing. When we got to the snorkel spot they brought out some drinks and snacks. Snacks included fresh pineapple, chips and granola bars. They do have a bathroom on board for emergencies....but they let you know straight up it's not something you WANT to use if you can avoid it. My only complaint is that they didn't urge people to stay seated on the ride back. This older gentleman decided to come up and stand right next to me to jump and ride the waves? And kept slamming into me and stepping on my feet. Our bench was full so I had no room to move over. I asked him nicely to stop and he ignored me, and the guides ignored him. There are signs all over saying to stay seated when the boat is moving.

Beautiful beach. The pond area is great for swimming and there are a decent amount of fish in it…read more We were able to swim even with higher than average swells.

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.

Secret falls was the kayak and hike of a lifetime! You need to go ! We took 2 kayaks with a 8 & 10…read moreyo. The hike was muddy and slippery but SOOO WORTH IT SOOO BEAUTIFUL!

If you want to enjoy a water activity that doesn't involve the ocean, then Wailua River is your…read morejam. Next time we visit, we plan to rent kayaks and navigate this river either in a tour or on our own. There's so much to see and explore along this river. It's so lush and beautiful! We took the Smith's guided tour this time up to Fern Grotto and it was awesome!