Come check it out. You won't be disappointed. You are already here. It's a short walk. It's an…read moreeasy bridge and as long as it thrill standing. Come check out out. It really swings and it feels so sketchy. But worth the quick stop.

Strolled mid-way on this bridge as it was lowkey sketchy and scary especially since it was a bit…read morewindy out. It definitely is an old bridge and wooden panels didn't seem as sturdy, plus it was making creaky noise every step I took lol. However, my husband and I took our pics and can say that we been there done that kind of a thing lol.

The Menehune Ditch is a Historical Territory Landmark of Hawaii. It was a ditch of importance…read morehistorically for irrigation. Menehune (a Hawaiian version of dwarfs or Brownies) are said to have built the ditch by placing the stones that form the ditch wall. I came out this way because the Menehune Ditch sits at the base of a neat lava flow erupted a long time ago. Enjoyable location to take in the geologic sites and learn a little bit of history about the area. Follow the driving directions provided on the website to around mile marker 23 on Menehune Road. The Menehune Ditch and the Waimea Swinging Bridge are right next each other and we ventured on the bridge after exploring the lava flows and ditch. Not too far to go on the bridge, but there is a good view of the water canal. If driving, keep a look out for the bridge on the right when heading up along Menehune Road. We spotted the bridge in the distance and found some space on the side of the road a little bit before the ditch/bridge to pull off and park while we explored.

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,

Not the best beach on the island. Facilities were less clean than other beaches. The drive in is…read moresketch. Seems like more of the local crowd/homeless crowd visits this area. Wouldn't recommend

Parking isn't entirely clear on what is ok. A few blocks of shops are open. Plus pop up booths. A…read morecross btwn a farmers market and an art walk plus prepared food for dinner.

I liked this market, very cute & relaxing scene here. The local shops & art galleries in this area…read morestay open later with the market! Support the locals! Local produce from some vendors! @dawickedllc on Instagram - Delicious drinks & açaí! JJ Ohana (www.jjohana.com) - Jewelry and Gifts Kaua'i Family Cafe - Amazing Filipino food! *I see some complaints about public restrooms, but there's 2 near the parking area. Bring some wet ones!

It's been a while since I visited Blu Umi. The last time was in 2019…read more The store has changed a little, but the quality merchandise is as good as it was before. Found local-style jewelry like puka shells and kapa cloth, etc. Impressed and excited to wander around the store. Just wish I had more $$$ to spend. Ha! Ha! Definitely worth the visit and kamaaina get discounts! Woo hoo!

Browsed here while waiting for our order at Japanese Grandma's Cafe. Nice souvenir and clothing…read moreitems. Has some Japanese items, but wish they had more things. Very nice shop. But expensive. Wasn't approached and greeted, until later I returned and walked pass the counter.

If you're visiting Waimea, a quick stroll through Hofgaard Park, nestled at the junction of…read moreKaumualiʻi Highway and Waimea Road, reveals a modest yet historically significant landmark -- a statue of Captain James Cook. This replica of Sir John Tweed's original in Whitby, England, commemorates Cook's first landing on Kaua'i in January 1778. What to Expect: * A thoughtfully maintained park with picnic benches and informative plaques that mark this pivotal piece of Hawaiian history * The site invites a brief reflective stop -- more historical waypoint than major photo-op destination. Perfect For: * Bicultural enthusiasts and history buffs interested in early Hawaiian-European contact moments. * Travelers en route to Waimea Canyon--this makes a meaningful pause before continuing your journey Note: While small, the monument carries weight for its cultural significance; it's best viewed as a quiet, contemplative experience--ideal for travelers keen on appreciating history in a low-key setting.

We were on our way to Waimea Lookout and decided to make a stop here. I'm giving it a 5 because the…read moreonly reason why I would have changed it to a 4 is because of its location. However, location (history where he was) can't be changed so therefore the 5. It's located on the side of a road in a small town. It has a nice monument to depict the historical factor. There is plenty of parking. It makes for a worthy stop while in Waimea.

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.

Beautiful drive up, and fabulous views. If you opt to visit one of the paved viewpoints you have to…read morepay for/wait for a parking spot. However afterwards as we drove on we realized we could get the same and then better views just pulling off at one of the many stops along the road without paying and fighting the crowds at the main ones. It was nice to have the bathrooms available, although no soap? Booooo. Still, beautiful area to visit.

Two friends from Illinois bought this property many years ago and ended up creating this massive…read moregarden 'project' in their backyard. Definitely worth a visit if you are in Kauai and want some peace, quiet and beauty. The guides are super knowledgeable and funny :) There are a couple restrooms on site. It's not good for mobility challenged people tho-uneven grounds, stairs made of uneven stones (some without railings) so be sure you can get around a bit before booking this as we witnessed some people struggling Bonus kitty onsite named Gus-gus

We have taken tours at the garden every time we visit Kauai. The gardens and statues are…read moreunbelievable. We took the 3 hours tour this time. We were able to see inside the home the Dotys built. What a treat! I highly recommend taking any of the tours offered. This is truly a national treasure.

Bought a painting and they shipped it to Colorado for a very reasonable cost. There is a lot of…read moregood art at this gallery.

We stopped in here today while wandering through Hanapepe. The walls are hung w/ Angela Headley's…read morebeautiful paintings. Her giclées are on another wall. There is an interesting variety of jewelry as well. I was attracted to a collection of delicate, complex earrings in a variety of designs, many w/ pearls. The man behind the counter told me everything is handmade by the woman who creates the earrings. There were several designs that attracted me, but I have more earrings than I know what to do w/, so I didn't buy any, but I really liked them. This is a nice gallery w/ a variety of interesting work.