Kauai County Travel Guide

Hawaii

Kauai Island featuring a gorge or canyon, island views and general coastal views
Kauai Island which includes a cascade and forest scenes
Photo provided by Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau
Kauai County
Kilauea which includes general coastal views

Popular cities in Kauai County

Koloa showing general coastal views and a beach
Koloa
Known for Beaches, Sea and Gardens
With its old-fashioned charm and stunning natural surroundings, Kauaʻi’s southernmost town offers a diverse range of delights that epitomize a tropical getaway.

Reasons to visit

  • Poipu Beach
  • Lawai Beach
  • Shipwreck Beach
Lihue showing a coastal town and a sandy beach
Lihue
Known for Beaches, Islands and Excursions
Relax on one of the many sandy beaches, visit varied cultural museums and historic plantations and try a traditional luau.

Reasons to visit

  • Nawiliwili Bay
  • Kalapaki Beach
  • Kauai Museum
Kapaa which includes a gorge or canyon and general coastal views
Kapaa
Known for Beaches, Islands and Hiking
Explore the scenic nature trails and busy shops of this pleasant town that lies in the shadow of the Sleeping Giant.

Reasons to visit

  • Wailua Falls
  • Smith's Tropical Paradise
  • Kealia Forest Reserve
Hanalei which includes a gorge or canyon and general coastal views as well as a small group of people
Hanalei
Known for Beaches, Sea and Relaxing
Dramatic landscapes, world-class waves and an authentic village atmosphere make this Hawaiian town an ideal getaway throughout the year.

Reasons to visit

  • Hanalei Bay
  • Makua Beach
  • Hanalei Beach
Waimea Canyon showing landscape views and a gorge or canyon
Waimea
Known for Beaches, Relaxing and Sea
Just minutes from the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific,” this village is celebrated as the first Hawaiian landing place of Captain Cook and for its quaint island charm.

Reasons to visit

  • Waimea Canyon
  • Waimea Canyon State Park
  • Waipo’o Falls
Kilauea which includes general coastal views
Kilauea
Known for Beaches, Snorkelling and Kayaking
Hawaii’s northernmost point is renowned for its dramatic coastline, abundant bird and sea life, and for being the “Guava Capital of the World.”

Reasons to visit

  • Anini Beach
  • Kilauea Lighthouse
  • Secret Beach