Kapahi Travel Guide
Kapaa
Popular places to visit
Waipouli Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Waipouli Beach during your trip to Wailua?
Wailua Falls
Admire the tropical scenery engulfing this double waterfall that flows into a large basin surrounded by mossy cliffs and forests.
Smith's Tropical Paradise
Embark on a journey down the river to this traditional family luau with feasts, music and shows in a tropical environment.
Kapa'a Beach Park
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kapa'a Beach Park during your trip to Kapaa? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Kealia Forest Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Kealia Forest Reserve, a lovely green space in Kapaa. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Opaekaa Falls
See the chutes of this glorious, accessible waterfall from the highway, before getting close to enjoy excellent picnic and photo opportunities.
Things to do
Best of Kauai: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour of Hawaii
Kauai Adventure Bundle: 4 Epic Audio Driving Tours
Waterfall Triple Trail Expedition
Koloa Zipline Tour - 8 line zip featuring 3 of the longest lines on Kauai
5-Hour Guided Secret Falls Kayak & Hike
Top hotels in Kapahi
Kauai Shores Hotel
Great hotel, we enjoyed our stay and wish we could have stayed longer. Rooms were clean, 2 pools and hot tubs and loungers were nice. Parking could be a bit of a pain, and the attached restaurant/bar that was on the beach was too expensive, so we found other really great options in Kapaa.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI
The property is great in term of location, beautiful view and beach, very family friendly but the property itself is very old and showing signs of aging it could use a facelift; that said I’d recommend for family with small kids because of the shallow beach area for kids. Love Hilton resort 👍❤️
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
Staff are very helpful and welcoming.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa
My daughter and I enjoyed our stay. The hotel is nicely located close to the airport yet by the beach in a secluded area. It has great amenities and services such as amazing pools. yoga, gym, happy hour, great food. The only downside is that it was going through some renovations by the lobby so the ...
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Kaua'i Palms Hotel
Older hotel but wonderful staff, clean
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa
Amazing
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kapahi
Kawaihau
If you're spending some time in Kawaihau, Kealia Forest Reserve and Kapahi Park are top sights worth seeing.
Wailua Homesteads
You'll enjoy the waterfalls and riverfront in Wailua Homesteads. You might want to make time for a stop at Kaua'i's Hindu Monastery or Opaekaa Falls.
Wailua House Lots
If you're spending some time in Wailua House Lots, Lae Nani Beach and Sleeping Giant Trailhead are top sights worth seeing.
Waipouli
While visiting Waipouli, you might make a stop by sights like Coconut Marketplace and Waipouli Beach.
