Nawiliwili Travel Guide
Lihue
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Popular places to visit
Menehune Fishpond
Find out about the history of Lihue when you take a trip to Menehune Fishpond. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this romantic area.
Kalapaki Beach
Learn to surf in this protected cove, rent a canoe or catamaran and enjoy the picturesque vista of verdant green mountains.
Nawiliwili Bay
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Nawiliwili Bay during your travels in Lihue. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this romantic area or seek out the local tours.
Kauai Museum
Watch a movie to learn about the island’s history and listen to the fascinating tales of James Cook and the Hawaiian monarchy.
Lydgate Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Lydgate Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Lihue. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area or seek out the local tours.
Kilohana Plantation
Marvel at fire dancers and learn about Polynesian history after a tasty luau and ride through the tropical forest on an elegant train.
Top hotels in Nawiliwili
Kauai Inn
We don’t have any pets
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Banyan Harbor Resort
Internet was ok, and the same with staff. The laundry is working. I would recommend this place if you are thinking it’s a 4 star resort, I would say it would be a 2 stars. The units are outdated and the photos are deceiving. It’s multiple level unit that we stayed and rooms are very small when compared ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Kauai Shores Hotel
We loved our stay at Kauai Shore. Staff were very friendly and facility were super clean. Would recommend to others.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI
Good place very clean people so nice
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
Our ocean view was peek-a-boo, but the setting and hotel are very nice. We enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa
This resort is much under construction & required much backtracking for us to get where we were going… it was ‘up this first elevator, then walk down a hall, around a couple corners to where a second elevator would then take us down to where we’d again be able to walk down a long hall & turn some ...
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Nawiliwili
Puhi
Puhi is well liked for its beaches and restaurants. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Kilohana Plantation and Kauai Museum are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Kapaia
The beaches and restaurants are a few reasons travellers visit Kapaia. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Kauai Museum and The Ocean Course at Hokuala are a few top sights nearby.
Hanamaulu
You'll love the stunning beaches in Hanamaulu, and you might want to stick around to check out Hanamaulu Beach Park, a top place to visit.
