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". #AboveItAll Photo Contest #Trovember
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
When visiting Kauai , it's money well spend to take a helicopter tour. This was taken near the eastern end of the north shore . So many colors !

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 £941 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
£941
per night
12 Apr - 13 Apr
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! (325 reviews)
What can I say… They don’t call this one hotel without being rated that. Top notch in every category.

Reviewed on 12 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! (416 reviews)
Makai was a wonderful and place to stay. The rooms were large and had everything you need to cook a nice meal. The pool and spa area was well kept and the service was outstanding. Can’t wait to come back again.

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

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Makai Club Resort
The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas

The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas

4 out of 5
3838 Wyllie Rd Princeville HI
The price is £386 per night from 18 Apr to 19 Apr
£386
per night
18 Apr - 19 Apr
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! (1,003 reviews)
Serine setting, kind staff, comfortable accommodations. Great time.

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas
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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! (416 reviews)
Makai was a wonderful and place to stay. The rooms were large and had everything you need to cook a nice meal. The pool and spa area was well kept and the service was outstanding. Can’t wait to come back again.

Reviewed on 20 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! (1,003 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! (484 reviews)
Beautiful property and beach access key! Room was musty. My husband’s allergies went through the roof. Restaurants were delicious and priced well. Pizza was perfection. Both restaurants decorated beautifully and the staff were so friendly! No breakfast restaurant option other than a small market ...

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

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Hanalei Bay

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Hanalei Bay, a popular spot to commune with nature in Hanalei. Wander the beautiful beaches in this romantic area.

Hanalei Bay
Anini Beach featuring a beach

Anini Beach

4/5(1 review)

Appreciate the absolute calm in this sheltered bay and spot rays and octopuses amid the colorful fish around the coral reef.

Anini Beach
Makua Beach featuring general coastal views and a sandy beach

Makua Beach

4/5(1 review)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Makua Beach during your travels in Hanalei? Discover the sunrises and mountain views in this relaxing area.

Makua Beach
sunset on the north shore of kauai-tunnels beach, hawaii

Ke'e Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Ke'e Beach during your travels in Haena?

Ke'e Beach
Princeville, Kauai, HI USA 04/16/19: Beautiful aqua blue water and reef at Hideaway Beach on Kauai's north shore.

Hideaways Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Hideaways Beach during your travels in Princeville? Wander the seaside in this relaxing area.

Hideaways Beach
Double Rainbow,Princeville center,Kauai

Princeville Center

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Princeville Center during your trip to Princeville. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this romantic area.

Princeville Center

Cities near North Shore Kauai

Princeville showing general coastal views

Princeville

Hanalei which includes a gorge or canyon and general coastal views as well as a small group of people

Hanalei

Panoramic view of Anahola Beach in the north coast of Kaua'i, with the iconic Kalalea mountain range in the background, Hawaii, USA

Anahola

Haena featuring mountains, rugged coastline and mist or fog

Haena

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