Hawaii Attractions
Our list of noteworthy Hawaii attractions and places to see in Hawaii, from the must-see tourist landmarks to the top local attractions.
Waimea Canyon
Kauai's most famous destination is rugged Waimea Canyon, a wild and wonderful river gorge that’s known as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific. Spectacular ... Continue Reading »
Na Pali Coast
Kauai’s Na Pali Coast is famous for its seaside beauty, marine life and water sports. The 15-mile (24 km) length of coast is lined by cliffs, white-sand ... Continue Reading »
Kipu Falls
Kipu Falls is a gorgeous retreat on the Huleia River, just outside Lihue. Reached by a short walk along a former sugarcane trail, a lovely waterfall ... Continue Reading »
Lihue
Kauai’s capital city is Lihue, though with a population in the low thousands, ‘city’ may be overstating things a little. It is the island’s main ... Continue Reading »
Fern Grotto
Perfect acoustics and gorgeous scenery come together at Fern Grotto, the highlight of a cruise on the Wailua River. A natural amphitheater, the ... Continue Reading »
Poipu Beach Park
Poipu Beach Park is Kauai’s most popular beach resort for families, with a natural ocean pool, golden sand and an endless array of watersports. This beach ... Continue Reading »
Wailua River
Kauai’s Wailua River runs from the volcanic Wailua crater to the coast, flowing through the Wailua River State Park. It’s Hawaii’s only navigable river, ... Continue Reading »
Waimea
The Big Island’s main town in the interior is Waimea, perched at the foot of the mountains bordering the island’s north coast. It may be in the foothills, ... Continue Reading »
Hanalei Bay
One of Kauai’s most beautiful stretches of water, Hanalei Bay is a hub for watersports on the island’s north shore. Flanked by idyllic stretches of beach ... Continue Reading »
Kilauea Lighthouse
Guarding the tip of Kilauea Point since 1913, this historic Kilauea Lighthouse is one of Kauai’s most visited attractions. One of the most intact historic ... Continue Reading »
Waikiki Beach
Waikiki Beach is one of the most famous stretches of sand on the planet, up there with Ipanema and Bondi. Its curving stretch of sand is bordered by palms ... Continue Reading »
Molokai Island
Ride the ferry over to the port of Kaunakakai on the island of Molokai, and you enter a tranquil world of tropical rainforest, friendly locals and pristine ... Continue Reading »
USS Missouri
Known as Mighty Mo, or Big Mo, the battleship USS Missouri played an important role in history. Her deck hosted the signing of the Japanese surrender, ... Continue Reading »
USS Arizona Memorial
The main Pearl Harbor memorial marks the final resting place of the USS Arizona , one of the battleships destroyed on December 7, 1941, when the Japanese ... Continue Reading »
North Shore
For many visitors, Oahu’s North Shore means one thing: surfing! World-famous Waimea Bay and the Banzai Pipeline are sacred sites to surfers the world over, ... Continue Reading »
- Beach
- Cultural Experience
- Good for Families
- Good Place to Drink
- Good Place to Relax
- Good Views / Viewpoint
- Island
- Monument - Historical
- Monument - Natural
- Mountain Biking
- Must-Do Experience
- Nature & Wildlife
- Off-the-Beaten Path
- Picnic Spot
- Popular with Locals
- River
- Sailing
- Shrine
- Street / Avenue
- Swim & Snorkel
- Town / City
- UNESCO Heritage Site
- Walking / Hiking
- Water Sports
- Cave
- Golfing
- Good for Kids
- Good Place to Eat
- Good Place to Shop
- Horse Riding
- Live Music
- Monument - Military
- Mountain
- Museum
- National Park
- Neighborhood
- Park / Garden
- Pier / Waterfront / Port
- Reef
- Romantic
- Scuba Diving
- Statue / Monument
- Sunrise / Sunset
- Tip - What to See & Do
- Trail
- Volcano
- Walking/Hiking
- Waterfall
Kauai Beaches Written by Viator
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