Guidebook for Kapaa
Sightseeing
Kipu Ranch Adventures
235 Kipu RdThe 3 hr waterfall tour is the bomb!
Jack Harter Helicopters
4231 Ahukini RdGreat company...go on the open cabin chopper
You've got to checkout Waimea Canyon while you're here. Drive up and do a hike or two.
Waimea Canyon Drive
Waimea Canyon DriveYou've got to checkout Waimea Canyon while you're here. Drive up and do a hike or two.
Want to fit a cool activity into your day? Cruise over here, rent a paddle board or kayak and paddle over to the secret falls hike. If you leave from here the trailhead is only 10 min down the river!
7 locals recommend
Kamokila Hawaiian Village Entrance
5523-5519 Kuamoo RdWant to fit a cool activity into your day? Cruise over here, rent a paddle board or kayak and paddle over to the secret falls hike. If you leave from here the trailhead is only 10 min down the river!
Cool easy day hike in Kapaa...beautiful hike under thick jungle canopy with stream crossing. Cool off in the waterfall at the end! Leave from Kamokila Village...info below. Ask Erik for tips!
Secret Falls Retreat
5663 Ohelo RdCool easy day hike in Kapaa...beautiful hike under thick jungle canopy with stream crossing. Cool off in the waterfall at the end! Leave from Kamokila Village...info below. Ask Erik for tips!
Great snorkeling, hiking, small cliffs to jump off of into the ocean...private coves...
17 locals recommend
Mahaulepu Beach
Great snorkeling, hiking, small cliffs to jump off of into the ocean...private coves...
Beautiful must-see spot in summertime and early fall. Easy hike down to the lava rock and on to Queens Bath swimming hole. We hike it with the kids quite often.
74 locals recommend
Queen's Bath
Kapiolani LoopBeautiful must-see spot in summertime and early fall. Easy hike down to the lava rock and on to Queens Bath swimming hole. We hike it with the kids quite often.
Feeling brave? Jump at your own risk :) Erik does it ... makes for a great photo op. Behind the Hyatt in poipu...on the way to Mahaulepu.
47 locals recommend
Shipwreck Beach
Feeling brave? Jump at your own risk :) Erik does it ... makes for a great photo op. Behind the Hyatt in poipu...on the way to Mahaulepu.
Everything Else
Awesome hike! 8 mi roundtrip, 3-4hrs with great views of the Napali coast! Bring enough water or carry a lifestraw and drink from the streams and waterholes along the way :)
20 locals recommend
Hanakāpī‘ai Falls
Awesome hike! 8 mi roundtrip, 3-4hrs with great views of the Napali coast! Bring enough water or carry a lifestraw and drink from the streams and waterholes along the way :)
Ask us about this special spot! Beautiful ancient rainbow Eucalyptus trees, cool stream with deep swimming holes and monster rope swing, peacock bass fishing in the reservoir, jungle 4x4 trails... :)
Keālia Forest Reserve
Ask us about this special spot! Beautiful ancient rainbow Eucalyptus trees, cool stream with deep swimming holes and monster rope swing, peacock bass fishing in the reservoir, jungle 4x4 trails... :)
Commonly called "Secrets Beach"...beautiful clear emerald green water...miles of white sand...private with amazing sunsets. Jewel of the North Shore and one of our favorite spots
40 locals recommend
Kauapea Beach
Commonly called "Secrets Beach"...beautiful clear emerald green water...miles of white sand...private with amazing sunsets. Jewel of the North Shore and one of our favorite spots
Ask us about Lumahai! Awesome spot to hit on the N shore. Amazing beach with cool cliff to jump off of into the water. Ask Erik about the secret snorkeling spot there
22 locals recommend
Lumahai Beach
Ask us about Lumahai! Awesome spot to hit on the N shore. Amazing beach with cool cliff to jump off of into the water. Ask Erik about the secret snorkeling spot there
Best spot to go in my opinion. Do the late afternoon tour. takes a few hours so you get to zipline over forest canopy at night!
12 locals recommend
Koloa Zipline
3477A Weliweli RdBest spot to go in my opinion. Do the late afternoon tour. takes a few hours so you get to zipline over forest canopy at night!
Awesome fresh pressed juices. Lots of different varieties. I usually get the "blood transfusion"...dark red with beet juice and a bunch of other stuff. Healthy way to get an energy boost!
16 locals recommend
Kauai Juice Co.Kapaa
4-1384 Kuhio HwyAwesome fresh pressed juices. Lots of different varieties. I usually get the "blood transfusion"...dark red with beet juice and a bunch of other stuff. Healthy way to get an energy boost!
Awesome all day hike to the Waieleele Crater! Ask us for directions if you're interested. Need a 4x4 vehicle to get to the trailhead but rent my truck for a day if you'd like to go.
Blue Hole
Awesome all day hike to the Waieleele Crater! Ask us for directions if you're interested. Need a 4x4 vehicle to get to the trailhead but rent my truck for a day if you'd like to go.
Must see! Like the Grand Canyon of the pacific! Amazing hikes too...we are happy to share tips with you.
90 locals recommend
Waimea Canyon State Park
Waimea Canyon DriveMust see! Like the Grand Canyon of the pacific! Amazing hikes too...we are happy to share tips with you.
Alakai Swamp Trail
Alakai Swamp TrailCool hike at Waimea Canyom State Park
Essentials
Awesome spot to stop for coffee and health food on the way to the N Shore. We usually stop here for coffee then run up the road to Kilauea Bakery for Apple Streudel or bagels on our way up north
51 locals recommend
Healthy Hut Market & Cafe
4280 Hookui RdAwesome spot to stop for coffee and health food on the way to the N Shore. We usually stop here for coffee then run up the road to Kilauea Bakery for Apple Streudel or bagels on our way up north
Health food grocery store and lunch spot right down the road.
66 locals recommend
Papaya's Natural Foods
4-901 Kuhio HwyHealth food grocery store and lunch spot right down the road.
Best mexican restaurant on the island! Monico is a good guy and a great cook! If I'm really hungry I get "Monico's special plate" with an extra tortilla (3 total) Best grub ever...unless you're vegan
32 locals recommend
Monico's Taqueria
4-733 Kuhio HwyBest mexican restaurant on the island! Monico is a good guy and a great cook! If I'm really hungry I get "Monico's special plate" with an extra tortilla (3 total) Best grub ever...unless you're vegan
Food Scene
Kilauea Art Night
2484 Keneke StGood chill spot to grab lunch in Kilauea
Split a fresh fish taco! You can't eat a whole one by yourself
63 locals recommend
Kilauea Fish Market
4270 Kilauea RdSplit a fresh fish taco! You can't eat a whole one by yourself
Our favorite Kapaa date night restaurant! Excellent food and great service. Remember to ask if they have homemade ice cream if you go.
91 locals recommend
Hukilau Lanai
520 Aleka LoopOur favorite Kapaa date night restaurant! Excellent food and great service. Remember to ask if they have homemade ice cream if you go.
Entertainment & Activities
This is another great place to take small children because behind LaeNani condos there is a shallow protected pool with large rocks around the edge to protect from waves. Kind of a mini Lydgate area
Kauai Condo Vacations
Kuhio HighwayThis is another great place to take small children because behind LaeNani condos there is a shallow protected pool with large rocks around the edge to protect from waves. Kind of a mini Lydgate area
Shopping
Are you super adventurous or into extreme sports? These are the guys to contact if you like to dive and want an epic adventure. Think dive tanks + underwater scooters + offshore underwater tour :D
Kauai Down Under Scuba
2440 Hoonani RdAre you super adventurous or into extreme sports? These are the guys to contact if you like to dive and want an epic adventure. Think dive tanks + underwater scooters + offshore underwater tour :D