North Shore Kauai Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Located on North West Kauai along the rugged Napali Coast is an open ceiling (collapsed) sea cave called "The Bright Eye". It can be reached only by helicopter or by boat. This picture required leaning out the helicopter as the ride was "doors off".

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Nothing more than a wide spot in the road leads to this secluded beach near Makahoa point on the North shore of Kuai locally known as Kahalahala.
Woke up early and made the hike out to Queen's Bath just after low tide. The perfect swimming hole if you catch it at the right time and a rainbow greeted us after the morning rains! @lens4change #endlesssummer

Where to stay in North Shore Kauai

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Kaiulani

Though Kaiulani may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Princeville Center and Hanalei Valley Lookout.

Kaiulani
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Queen Emmas Bluffs

While Queen Emmas Bluffs may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Princeville Center and Hanalei Valley Lookout.

Queen Emmas Bluffs
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Hanalei Palms

When in Hanalei Palms, you can plan a visit to Hanalei Bay and Hanalei Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Hanalei Palms
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay

1 Hotel Hanalei Bay

5 out of 5
5520 Ka Haku Road Princeville HI
The price is ₹83,084 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
₹83,084
₹105,057 total
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Princeville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (322 reviews)
We stayed at One Hotel in Hawaii for the first time and overall, our vacation was great and the hotel itself was excellent. However, we were a bit disappointed with the staff. My husband’s birthday was coming up and I mentioned it several times in advance, but they made a lot of mistakes. They brought ...

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

1 Hotel Hanalei Bay
Makai Club Resort

Makai Club Resort

3.5 out of 5
4180 Lei O Papa Road Princeville HI
Stay at this golf condo in Princeville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (408 reviews)
Cottage was really clean and everything was smooth, except that the cottage given to us is on the basement and I had to stomp and flush a giant centipede after being scared quite a bit about the stay on the ground floor.

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Makai Club Resort
The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas

The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas

4 out of 5
3838 Wyllie Rd Princeville HI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹42,481 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
₹42,481
₹50,430 total
8 Apr - 9 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf condo in Princeville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 outdoor pools and private hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Serine setting, kind staff, comfortable accommodations. Great time.

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Makai Club Resort

Makai Club Resort

3.5 out of 5
4180 Lei O Papa Road Princeville HI
Stay at this golf condo in Princeville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (408 reviews)
Cottage was really clean and everything was smooth, except that the cottage given to us is on the basement and I had to stomp and flush a giant centipede after being scared quite a bit about the stay on the ground floor.

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Makai Club Resort
The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas

The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas

4 out of 5
3838 Wyllie Rd Princeville HI
Stay at this golf condo in Princeville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 outdoor pools and private hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Serine setting, kind staff, comfortable accommodations. Great time.

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas
Hanalei Bay Resort

Hanalei Bay Resort

3 out of 5
5380 Honoiki Road Princeville HI
Stay at this condo in Princeville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a free beach shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (481 reviews)
Staff was not real friendly Lots of walking around property as parking sucked

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Hanalei Bay Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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