Cool to check you if you're around the area. I wouldn't drive out here just for this though. But still cool. Pretty consistent but wish we came when it was higher. Nice to hang out for 10 minutes. I think I read someone you can check when it actually shoots the highest? Maybe more worth a drive then! read more

Ok seriously??? Why every review of this beautiful spectacle of nature didn't receive five stars is beyond my comprehension . What about the wonderful myth/story that goes with it? Even my 16 year old was able to enjoy the beauty of this. Thanks in no small part to me. She may get tired of my back stories and long winded explanations of everything, but she retains and appreciates the things her old man tells her. Have so many people become so jaded that they look at something like this as, "No big deal?" Or, "Not worth the drive?" My family and I drove two hours to see this and we were happy that we did. Shame on the people who don't appreciate this. read more

I give my 5 star review of spouting horn for 2 reasons. 1. It is an easy, must-stop on the island right near the botanical gardens. In addition to the spout itself, there is a nice little set of shops for souvenirs and a bathroom. 2. More importantly for me, it's a very pleasant run/walk/bike if you are staying on the south shore. Fairly flat, without too many hills and a good amount of sidewalk coverage. I will note the "Spouting Horn" is actually two spouts (one proceeds the other) so if you are looking for a nice photo, wait for the first one to go off strongly. read more

Check out the Blow Hole and Sea Turtles at Spouting Horn State Park. We discovered a beautiful viewpoint featuring a lava-basalt blowhole next to the ocean spouting water high in the air accompanied by a moaning sound. We also observed sea turtles swimming there. Fun place to visit read more

Spouting horn was awesome! The videos I always saw online people were able to walk down to spouting horn but it was a fenced in platform that we watched from a distance I'm assuming for our safety so it was awesome regardless! read more

Either you get it or you don't. The one and two star reviewers don't and should probably stick to Waikiki or Vegas. But for those who enjoy water spouting high through volcanically formed lava tubes, this is an appealing place. You can observe the gaping hole created by the early 20th century sugar cane plantation manager to keep the salt spray off his crops. In an act of hubris, he dynamited it and it no longer spouts as high. I've never seen turtles here as some have. That would be very cool. On the walkway between the parking lot and the fenced overlook there are vendors in permanent kiosks. This used to be a great place to shop, featuring locally made crafts at very reasonable prices. I've bought several interesting pieces from different vendors over the years. In recent years I've notice the quality and selection of the merchandise steadily deteriorating, to the point that now much of it is generic. From Spouting Horn we drove to Hanapepe, where we wandered from gallery to gallery. I chatted w/ a gallery owner who used to have a kiosk at Spouting Horn in the early days. She confirmed my sense of the change in quality. She said in three years there will be no more vendors there because it will become a state park. That seems appropriate because nature is really the draw there. read more

To quote Toni M "either you get it or you don't." It is not a timed mechanized attraction but Mother Nature just being herself. We didn't see anything huge but every little sputter to the taller gushes of water was spectacular. I liked the attitude of the kids who would clap or yell, "Yay," for every spout. When one kid did see something about 10 feet high he screamed, "Do it again." We had no complaints, while waiting for the spouts we appreciated the magnificent scenery. So complainers ---hey you're on vacation---IN KAUAI----H-E-L-L-O! What;s not to love? read more

Spouting Horn is one of the coolest natural spots on the Island! Located just west of Poipu, it is easy to get to, and there is ample parking. The Spouting Horn is best during higher surf - the waves cause the tunnels below to fill with water. There is a fence and observation deck where you can get a good view and take some nice pictures. Some people complain that you can't walk down to the rock and get close, but that would not be a very safe thing to try. There is a row of gift tables that you can walk through as you walk over to the viewing area. From the parking lot it feels like that is the only way in, but it is not. You can just walk past the tents and there are a couple of additional paths. The tents have some good souvenirs and jewelers items displayed by locals. read more

Great picture! You can go down also... If you also would like to take gift's home for your family.. This is the Place read more

Hit or miss in its spectacularness - depending on how much spouting you happen to catch on the day you come. But still worth a visit if you're in the area! read more

It's a fun little stop and easy to park. We came on a day with larger swells from storms earlier in the day so the spout was putting on quite a show. Scenic ocean views and dramatic coastline even if the spout isn't "performing." Feeling the sea breeze and watching the waves here is calming. Spouting horn isn't a "spend all day" spot-it's simply a great side trip to make while visiting the area. The lot is located near the botanical gardens so it's perfect to stop by after your garden tours. Come with tempered expectations and enjoy! read more

I honestly don't see what all the fuss is about. Seriously. Guidebooks quote someone (jack london? mark twain? gloria estefan?) as having said that this is the "old faithful of the pacific." Um... okay... except, "old faithul" isn't in the Atlantic, Indian, Southern or Arctic oceans... In fact, it's smack in the middle of the North American continent and is a geyser that results from an amazing natural phenomenon of ERUPTION. Spouting Horn is more of a blowhole that waves shoot through. Sure, it's cool to look at, but, if I'da been staying as far north as Princeville and come all the way down and over just to see this.... well... I'da been feeling preeettty ripped off. Also, it doesn't improve things that the parking lot has mega spaces for tour buses (we were there after hours, so I'm guessing that during mid-day it's a tourist fiesta), and there's a giant crap-shack set up in the lot - a series of tents strung together with various merchants selling junk-o-la. Kinda takes the luster off the natural wonder of the surroundings when there are carnies trying to hawk their wares at you while you're marvelling at God's creations. But hey, that's just me. Perhaps following this vein of capitalist thrall, it would be a good idea to plop a Starbucks on the top of Everest. read more

The Spouting Horn wasn't all that impressive. Once it did its thing I was ready to move on. I thought we would be closer to it than we were but a fence prevents guests from standing too close. The tide was low so it took awhile for it to spout; most of our time spent was waiting. The sound of it was actually pretty cool. If your phone allows, turn the time-lapse feature on to record a few minutes of it. That's actually more fun to watch over & over again. Skip the souvenir vendors on the walk to & from Spouting Horn. It isn't worth the time nor the money. If you have the time to stop at Spouting Horn then check it out. If you miss it or forget about it, it's not the end of the world. read more

Nice to see if you're in the area or staying close by. If you're staying on North side, this would make for a long trip for a short visit. I recommend going to the Allerton and McBride gardens while you're down here, and / or after some snorkeling at Poipu beach. Unfortunately one has to walk by tourist trap vendors with overpriced goods. Bypass this to the left through the path and go straight to the overlook. I've heard it's best during high surf / sunset hours where it'll make for better pictures and sound. read more

It was a fun but quick stop. We were lucky with the waves but if they were quiet it would be boring. Lots of vendors selling knick knacks. We saw chickens, snails and toads. The views were pretty and they had restrooms and a picnic area. If you want to spend an extra 20-30 minutes stop by, we enjoyed watching for a while. Fun to anticipate the big blow. read more

Ok, the natural water spout stuff going on here is pretty cool, but the view and sunset is really worth fighting a rail spot with (tourists and their cameras) over. PLUS- the booths that are set up near by have a ton of over priced, yet still cheap crap that is perfect for last min. purchases. among the junk here you may find some really well handcrafted shell jewelry and unless you know someone who can make seashells into a necklace, just pay it. its worth every penny. read more

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As a geological formation its interesting but in the three times I've been here there's never been enough wave action for the water to really "spout" from the lava tube. I end up with blobs of water on rocks for pictures. Lots of chickens here as well as vendor stalls. Restroom facilities as well. See if your near Koloa town. read more

There is nothing like nature's wonders. The Spouting Horn is a delight for those who love the outdoors, have patience, and enjoy life's simple pleasures. Every few minutes or so, the ocean rushes in and a small spout of water shoots up from a blowhole. My little one used his binoculars to get an up close effect. He ended up making friends with another boy who was also excited to use the glasses. Twenty minutes later, my son still wanted to watch. As you walk from the parking lot to the site, there are vendors selling jewelry and other souvenirs. We did not buy anything, but it was interesting to look. Add this side trip to your drive to Koloa or Waimea. read more

Great stop when you get to Kauai, Two free parking lots, closest one is for the tour busses, short stroll to get there, they have a few trinket shops along the way, they do have a restroom there but it could use an upgrade. Viewing area small but very good location, depending on the wind you could get salt sprayed when it sprouts... We were very lucky that the south swell was coming in and the horn spouts were huge we even saw a bunch of honu's [turtles] the entire oceanfront is very picturesque as you can see from the pics, can't decide which ones to print. read more

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Spouting horn itself is actually kind of neat but it is a bit of a let down because it is SO easily accessible and they block off people from getting close. Once you've seen other blowholes in other islands this becomes not as amazing. Sure, it's great for people with disabilities or walking impairments but it is hard to beat the ability to get up close (but not TOO close) to a blowhole and experience its wonders in its full glory. Also because it is so easily accessible, it is impossibly crowded. read more

Fascinating hole created by rock formations. It's pretty cool for about 10 seconds when you see the water shooting out, but then it becomes very repetitive. Worth stopping by if you're on the south part of the island as it's very close to the Sheraton Hotel. We stopped by quickly, hung out for a few minutes, then moved on. The tour buses also stop by here, so expect waves of people to come during the day! read more

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I feel like this was a nice stop, but I had no idea why so many people were standing around staring at the same water display for an extended period of time. Living by the ocean my whole life, I find waves relaxing, but not something worthy of undivided attention for 20+ minutes. I later heard that if you watch long enough you will spot sea turtles moving around. I didn't see them, but wasn't really looking. The aggressive market stalls were both endearing, and a tad annoying. No one needs to buy as many "gifts" and "souvenirs" as there are shops for such on the island. I found myself truly wishing for a tad less commercialism, even in the natural attractions. read more

If you're out towards the Poipu area you should stop and check out the spouting horn. Lots of parking. Lots of wild chickens. And a handful of swap meet type vendors. Be patient and wait for the waves and swells. read more

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This is a staple in Kauai. They have upgraded the parking area. It also has excellent access for the handicapped. Stay calm and wait for the perfect photo! read more

Pretty, but for taller spouting horns and more rugged hiking, go to Curacao. This is just a concrete pad that overlooks the spouting horn, but with tchotchkies for sale next to the parking lot. Oh, and there are plenty of chickens around, calling and clucking to each other. read more

This is a pretty cool little natural gem! It really looks like a geyser of water when it gets filled and spouts, and the noises it makes sound like groans and moans indeed! Very spectacular. There's a viewing platform that takes you right above it, not too close but well enough to see. Sometimes you can see turtles swimming in the waves next to the horn. The path to the viewing platform goes through some souvenir stalls which you can't avoid, which can be a bit annoying. Also, it really depends on your luck whether the spouting horn will have a really tall and powerful geyser of water that day or not - but lots of times it's really tall and incredible! :) read more

This is a great lil tourist attraction! Exactly what you would anticipate here. Something I am sure is more spectacular at higher tide or when the swells are stronger. However, there was plenty to see while I was there. My daughter also loved watching the jet of water when it spouted. It looks like there were several other spots that may spout at other times, but it was fun and put a smile on my daughter, my parents, and my faces. When it was getting ready to spout, you can see a precurser *steam like* spray that quickly turns into a true spout as water ejects into the atmosphere. There are bathrooms, chickens, ferral cats (with a sign not to feed the cats or chickens), and a number of tourist trap covered awning shops here. The shops had odd jewelry and trinkets. The bathrooms were kinda clean but were still public use cleanliness. Parking was easy and plentiful but beware showing up when several tour buses let out at the same time, I can imagine that would be a bit of a nightmare. Definitely a fun quick site to see while on Kaua'i. read more

I only give this 3 stars not because it's A-OK but rather because I have absolutely no opinion, positive or negative, about this blowhole. The tide comes in, the hole blows. There are tons of vendors in the vicinity who sell little trinkets. I wouldn't have stopped by but a few friends saw the sign and thought the "Spouting Horn" would be an excellent idea. Mediocre, at most. read more

Fun thing to check out!! There's a few picnic tables. Grab a sandwich and a beverage. It's really fun to hear the wooiooosch!! read more

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Nature is unique in its own way. Very pretty photo opps. My favorite part was checking out the shops. We found items that were interesting and unique. We bought a few Christmas gifts while we were there. And such nice people. I hope the shops are open when you get a chance to visit. read more

Cool spot to go check out with the family, your kids will get a kick out of looking that the blow hole. Really picks up during high tide. Mahalo! read more

Interesting for a few photos but not sure I'd come all the way from the north shore just for this attraction. Plenty of other sites and beaches in Poipu to see and then swing by the Horn for a few minutes. read more

"Ha! Look, that guy's getting a ticket for parking his car in the bus parking." --my friend as we're looking for a place to park & have lunch. ...Yes, that's right. There's a difference. & yes, it sometimes makes a difference on Kauai. A little advice to tourists: You can park on the grass if there are no open parking spaces, but I wouldn't suggest chancing it with bus parking. Anyway, the name says it all. It's a "spouting horn"; a hole that blows out water from the ocean. A sight seeing must for most tourists! It's really all about luck with the spouting horn. The tide of the ocean has to be just right in order for there to be a significant spray from the blowhole & for it to be "picture worthy". It used to be just the one blowhole in the center, but over time a few more have formed in different parts of the rock(s)...making for more opportunities for water to fly! Lol Another major advantage is getting to see turtles swimming in the ocean every now & then. Not to mention, you get a little glimpse of what we mean when us Kauaians talk about all the chickens on the island. 31 Yelps Review Challenge: #16/31 read more

Natural awesomeness! Came here three times during my two week honeymoon since we enjoyed the area so much. Spitting Horn is spouting consistently. The gift shops near Spouting Horn have great items. read more

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Spouting horn is a quick in and out stop. The views are amazing and the noise is kind of cool. It is a five minute stop. While you are there, the merchants are the least expensive place on the entire island I have found. The carved masks were starting at $18 vs $50+ at others. They had beautiful jewelry that was made in Kauai that was a third that I found in Princeton and half that I found in Lihue. So grab souvenirs while you stop in to hear the horn and take some great wave splashing pictures. read more

Easy drive from where we were staying. Plenty of parking. Adequate bathrooms. Reminds me of La Bufadora in Ensenada, Mexico. Kind of a tourist trap. Can't get to close to the blow hole. There is an observation spot that is fenced off from the lava rock that forms the horn. I'm sure back before there was a fence and you could get up close it was really cool. Also we visited in the winter so all the swells were coming from the north so the waves pushing into the horn weren't that powerful. I think if the swell was bigger the spout would really shoot. There are souvenir stands at the site. My wife liked them very much. Jewelry, wind chimes, ukuleles and magnets. If you're in the area check it out. read more

I will say, this site is only worth it if you are nearby the neighborhood. It is pretty cool to see such a random thing that spouts out water but I would not drive 20 minutes JUST to see it because it is the only thing to see and will take you about 5 mins. I did see a sea turtle in the water but it's hard to get a shot since they're swimming in it. I also heard rumors that it's a good spot for humpback whale watching. Up to your discretion. A tip for the watcher, the biggest spout is going to be contingent on how violent the waves crash against the rocks. Also, I did notice that it gets more crazy later into the afternoon/evening. read more

Nice view of the ocean The blow hole itself is not that large but ok for photos. Caters to tourists as there are many small booths set up there for nik naks. They do have public restrooms there. Would not need to see it again. read more

This place has a special place in my teenage heart. I came here 19 Yeats ago with the fam and ooh-ed and ahh-ed at Spouting Horn. It's fun for the touristy factor. You can hit up the spout after the botanical gardens close by or after a long hike in Waimea Canyon. Somehow the sight of water splashing up through the rocks is very soothing. The vendors have items that are similar To ABC stores or Hilo Hattie, but if you don't have time to hit either up, peruse the wares and buy away. read more

A visit to Poipu must include a stop at the spouting horn in a attempt to capture a picture like these; give it time it can be done! read more

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