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Flights: Cheap airfare to Kauai (arriving in Lihue, HI - Kauai Island Airport)

Things to Do: Beaches, water sports, lakes & rivers

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Na Pali Coast, Kauai
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 189 attractions in Kauai

A scenic area offering beautiful beaches and dramatic cliffs.

Attraction type: Trail; State park; Scenic/historic walking area; Scenic drive; Hiking trail; Beach; Geological formation; Historic walking area; Nature reserve
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Tunnels Beach, Kauai
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 189 attractions in Kauai

A beach in the northern part of Kauai.

Attraction type: Beach
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Poipu Beach Park, Poipu
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 12 attractions in Poipu
Attraction type: Park; Beach
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Lumahai Beach, Kauai
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 189 attractions in Kauai

The isolated beach where the movie "South Pacific" was filmed. It is not a swimming beach but the views are spectacular.

Attraction type: Beach
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Wailua Falls, Lihue
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 25 attractions in Lihue

The waterfalls are beautiful but be warned you can only view them from the road up high. You drive up a winding road that dead ends and you get out of your car look over a barricade and there they...

Attraction type: Waterfall
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Ke'e Beach, Kauai
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 189 attractions in Kauai

A rocky northern Kauai beach where the hula dance is said to have originated. Also known to be the most visited beach in Kauai.

Attraction type: Beach
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Polihale State Park, Waimea
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 13 attractions in Waimea

A historical state beach park with breathtaking views and landscape.

Attraction type: Beach; State park
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Anini Beach, Kauai
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 189 attractions in Kauai
Attraction type: Beach
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Hanalei Beach, Hanalei
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 21 attractions in Hanalei
Attraction type: Beach
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Wailua River, Kauai
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 189 attractions in Kauai
Attraction type: River
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Salt Pond Beach Park, Hanapepe
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 4 attractions in Hanapepe
Attraction type: Park; Beach
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Hanalei Bay, Kauai
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #18 of 189 attractions in Kauai

Almost two miles of beach on Kauai's north shore.

Attraction type: Beach
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Ha'ena State Park, Kauai
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #19 of 189 attractions in Kauai

A state park on the coast of Kauai.

Attraction type: State park; Beach
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Brennecke's Beach, Kauai
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #21 of 189 attractions in Kauai

Brennecke's Beach is one of the top body surfing and body boarding beaches on Kauai. No surfboards. Waves break consistently throughout the year but is usually best during summer months. Like all...

Attraction type: Beach
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Pure Kauai, Princeville
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 7 attractions in Princeville

Spa on Kauai island

Attraction type: Spa
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Donkey Beach, Kauai
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #23 of 189 attractions in Kauai

This secluded beach was named after the nearby plantations that used donkeys and burros to transport cane to the fields.

Attraction type: Beach
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Huleia National Wildlife Refuge, Kauai
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #25 of 189 attractions in Kauai
Attraction type: Wildlife park
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Hanamaulu Beach, Kauai
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #35 of 189 attractions in Kauai

A small strip of beautiful sand with a picnic area.

Attraction type: Beach
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Majors Beach, Kauai
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #36 of 189 attractions in Kauai

A great beach for families.

Attraction type: Beach
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Waimea Pier, Kauai
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #37 of 189 attractions in Kauai

A popular fishing pier.

Attraction type: Wharf/pier/boardwalk
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