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Jojo's Shave Ice
As we return to Waimea town, there is a great little shave ice called Jojo’s Shave Ice. They have a wide range of tropical and...
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Waimea Town & Captain Cook Statue
In 1778, Captain Cook became the first Westerner to discover Hawaii. The place where Cook first set foot in Hawaii is right here in Waimea,...
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Menehune Ditch and Swinging Bridge
This unassuming block in the back of town has two really cool spots to check out: an ancient ditch and a swinging bridge. If you...
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Hanapepe Town
Here in Hanapepe there are a few quaint art boutiques, restaurants, and an interesting little bookstore called Talk Story. In fact, it’s the western-most bookstore...
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Kauai Coffee
Start your day with a local cup of coffee made right here in Kauai. The rich volcanic dirt and cool trade winds on this island...
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Koke'e Lodge & Museum
The lodge and museum at Koke'e are located at a small plateau in the mountain. The lodge is a sit-down restaurant with decent food if...
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Iliau Nature Loop
This is our first hike of the day. It is just a third of a mile long, but it offers some awesome views of Waimea...
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Canyon Trail / Cliff View
The Canyon Trail is our first major hike for the day! There are two trailhead options, and two popular destinations along the Canyon Trail. No...
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Waimea Canyon Lookout
This is the first of two lookouts of Waimea Canyon. This lookout has some of the best views on a clear day. Stand atop the...
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Waipo'o Waterfall - Pu'u Ka Pele
We’ll guide you to pull into a small parking lot for a view of an 800-foot waterfall that cascades into the canyon.Note: depending on the...
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Pu'u Hinahina Viewpoint
This is the second of the two lookouts for Waimea Canyon. Here at the end of the parking lot is the trailhead for the Canyon...
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Pu'u O Kila Lookout & Pihea Trail
From this lookout, you get a view of the iconic Na Pali coast. You can also see the peak of Mt. Wai’ale’ale. and a swamp...
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Kalalau Lookout
Here you will find your first view of the glorious Na Pali Coast. However, don’t be upset if dense fog prevents you from seeing any...
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Russian Fort
Looking at this structure now, you probably just see a pile of rocks. But 100 years ago, this fort was an armory, barracks and officer’s...
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Waimea Town
Here in Waimea Town, there are some local places to shop and eat. Stop by if you need a quick snack for the road, but...
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First Viewpoint
Make a quick stop for a view of some beautiful scenery. You can even see the Russian Fort from this vantage point.
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Red Dirt Waterfall
If you’ve been to Hawaii, you’ve probably seen a few waterfalls. But, this waterfall is particularly unique. It runs through Kauai’s red dirt, instead of...
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Hanapepe Swinging Bridge
If you’re interested in checking out yet another swinging bridge, stop here. You can compare which one has better views and feels more sturdy! This...
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