What a lovely park. We only went to Ke'e beach due to slick trails. And a flash flood warning…read more Super easy to reserve a shuttle. Park visitor number ls are limited. Reservations open 30 days in advance.

We were so disappointed with the shuttle system. The driver was aggressive on the narrow roads. She…read moredrove fast and blew the horn at pedestrians. It was raining hard on our day and I asked if we could reschedule or get a refund and the attendant rudely said "No, check the website. You get several warnings about no refunds." We get to the dropoff inside the park and there were 100 empty parking spaces (but on the website the option to drive in and park was "not available." ) There were 40 people waiting under a shelter for the shuttle to take them back. Our time was cut short by the rain and cold which is just tough luck but as we were leaving there were now 60 people under the shelter waiting for the shuttle. The bathrooms were filthy. Everyone looked miserable. We didn't even see any fish while trying to snorkel (30 mins). Ninety dollars ($45/each) is not a small fee and it was not worth it. If you are hiking the trail then you have no choice but if you just want a good beach...Just go to Aninni Beach. It's free and we swam with turtles! #BooGoHaena.

Great secluded beach near Haena state park. The wet caves are amazing structures created by natureread more

Need a $5 ticket to get in to Ha'ena State Park. NO CELL SERVICE at location so get tickets…read morebeforehand.

As a long secluded shoreline on the north shore of Kauai, Anini Beach Park is accessible by car via…read morea paved and winding road from the Kuhio Hwy. Another beautiful, worth-visiting beach park on the north shore of Kauai. The central point is the park, that provides plenty of paved parking (parking is also available on the side of the road that hugs the coastline). This park has dedicated camping sites, and we saw many backpack tents set-up further in from the shoreline, usually underneath shade provided by the false kamani trees. The park contains a lot of green space and facilities. My wife and I ate our deli lunch at a nearby picnic table. Turtles often come on shore here, though there were none today (probably because we came in the afternoon). One thing we noticed were all the multi-million dollar homes right on the other side of Anini Road once you pass by Anini Beach Park traveling to the west (it's a dead end, so would need to circle back to get out). They are rentable via the typical companies, and would be great for beach loving families who want to spend some secluded time near the ocean. Also in the area are small pockets where one can park their car and go out into shoreline. From there, one can see and explore the large coral reef that rings this area.

Beautiful area. Was fun to sit and watch the kite and wind surfers while we were there. Parking was…read morea breeze with plenty of open spots. My youngest was most excited about the horses across the street. There were some rocks we kind of stayed by but the beach doesn't have a very wide sand bank. At least where we were. So the water was right there. Not super conducive for lounging. The waves were fun, but we didn't try snorkeling here.

Unreal. I actually enjoyed Waimea Canyon more than the Grand Canyon, which I honestly didn't expect…read moreto say. The colours here are just insane with all the different shades of red, orange, green and brown throughout the canyon. It almost doesn't look real. I also love that you don't have to be a hiker to experience it. There are so many different lookouts and trails around the area, so you can make it as easy or as hard as you want. It's also so wild and untouched looking, with the waterfalls, mountains, greenery and all the different layers of the canyon; very similar to the overall vibes of the island of Kauai.

The new spur trail connects the Puu Hinahina Lookout to the Waipoʻo Falls Trail and Cliff Trail. It…read moreprovides a scenic view along the way, and relatively short but slightly steep. The view is beautiful, and I've spotted wild animals like goat and chicken along the hiking.

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.

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.

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,

10/30/24 Stunning, unspoiled beauty, one of the smaller beach parks but definitely worth a visit…read morefor swimming, snorkeling & picnics. This beach park is located adjacent to an actual salt pond that is operational for locals. There are a few benches & shaded structures you may have a barbecue or picnic. There is a manned lifeguard tower. Parking is plentiful. There is a homeless encampment here, you don't bother them, they won't bother you. Enjoy the beach!

Breath Deep! Relax...you've entered a special place…read more At the top of Kauai in the wettest place on earth. It doesn't get any better than this.

Would absolutely LOVE to camp here... Unfortunately arrived…read moreafter the museum and restaurant closed (-after 4). But this looks like a great place to camp. Did go into the lodge for a bit ( where the restaurant is), saw some beautiful trees and flowers. Did not explore the nature trail this time.... Drive a bit more to the Kalalau Lookout where one can see the Napali coastline and Ni'ihau in the distance. And did I mention chickens? A must see!!!

Great value, great 9 hole course: two par 3's, two par 5's, five par 4's. Cash only, walk up and…read moreplay (they don't book tee times). The course is at an elevation of 950 feet. Greens fast, in great shape. Great views.

What a great park for rest, relaxation and golf in Lawai but close to Koloa too. The McBryde estate…read moreincludes a golf course, Japanese garden, acres of park, a Mexican restaurant (Paco's Tacos) and disc golf as well. A respite from the outside world, come here to relax, enjoy Mexican food, play golf or just go for a walk!

I don't even know how to properly describe this place. I had seen pictures of the Na Pali Coast…read morebefore, but seeing Kalalau Valley from the boat was completely different. The way the mountains curve and fold into each other is probably what stood out to me the most. You also have the waterfalls coming down the mountains and the ocean right beside all of it, so there is just so much going on everywhere you look. I think that was pretty incredible being able to see the coastline up close, with the cliffs rising straight out of the ocean, is something I had never experienced before. It's one of those places where you take picture after picture and then realize none of them actually capture what you're looking at. Kauai is beautiful everywhere, but this part of the island is on another level.

A group of coworkers and I hiked to Kalalau in September 2011 during the labor day weekend. The…read moreNapali coast is amazingly beautiful, but what an intense hike! I'm not a super avid hiker--I hike maybe once every 2 or 3 months. My coworkers are pretty experienced hikers, so I found myself out of my league on this advanced hike! You can do portions of the trail or the whole 11 miles all the way to Kalalau. The most common thing to do it hike to 2 miles into the beach, where the trail head for Hanakapiai waterfall is. These first 2 miles have pretty intense elevation changes, so pack lightly. The falls is an additional 2 miles in off of the main trail. If you keep going, you need to get permits from this site: https://camping.ehawaii.gov/camping/all,c-search.html At around the half-way point between the trailhead and Kalalau, you'll cross Hanakoa stream, which is the start of the trail to Hanakoa Falls. The trail was marked with pink flags when we went, but I don't expect those to last forever. There's also a camping grounds and composing toilet at this point, for those who want to hang around here. I'd recommend bringing some bug spay or at least a mosquito net if you're planning to set up camp. If you're hiking to Kalalau, grab at least a couple of liters of water at Hanakoa, because there's no guarantee of water sources beyond this. We crossed a few small streams, but they were pretty sparse and might not be flowing if there's no rain. Next is where the trail got INTENSE and my mettle was really tested. Up until this point, the trail was difficult but at least I would consider it totally safe. Beyond Hanakoa falls, you better be comfortable with heights, have some good hiking boots, and have a well-balanced pack. There are points where you're walking along a narrow ledge with nothing to hold on to with the wind whipping in your face. My coworkers were fine with this portion, but I found myself thinking, "if I die here, I'm gonna be PISSED!" My coworker appropriately named this portion "Mordor" because of the volcanic rock and impending sense of doom. After you cross Mordor, you're home free in terms of safety, but you still have a couple more miles to go. Once you get to Kalalau, you can set up camp in the trees, in the caves, or on the beach. There's a waterfall where you can shower (use only biodegradable soaps!) and a composting toilet. It was such a relief to finally get there! I set up tent and immediately crawled in for an hour nap before I arose to the smell of camp food and whiskey. I highly recommend this hike for those who are avid hikers, but definitely caution those who are just beginners like me. Do your research!