Nawiliwili offers a picturesque harbor gateway to Kauai with stunning mountain backdrops. Kalapaki Beach invites you to swim in turquoise waters or try beginner-friendly surfing. This waterfront neighborhood balances working port charm with resort elegance along scenic coastal walkways.
Explore Niumalu Beach Park and the ancient Menehune Fishpond for a touch of Hawaiian history. Resort restaurants serve fresh seafood with ocean views while Duke's Barefoot Bar provides sunset cocktails and live music. Though walkable within the resort area, a rental car helps you discover Kauai's treasures beyond.
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Kauai Museum
8.6/10 (184 reviews)
The Kauaʻi Museum showcases ancient Hawaiian artifacts and royal treasures in historic lava rock buildings. Explore galleries of traditional crafts while knowledgeable staff share stories of the island's unique heritage.
Kalapaki Beach offers golden sands and sheltered waters perfect for beginner swimmers and paddleboarders. Enjoy the mountain views and bay scenery, then sample local cuisine at nearby restaurants after your beach day.
Nawiliwili Bay serves as Kauai's main harbor while offering stunning beaches framed by lush mountain scenery. Visitors can enjoy morning water activities or stroll to the historic Ninini Point Lighthouse nearby.
Lydgate Beach Park features two rock-enclosed lagoons with calm waters perfect for families. Snorkel with tropical fish in these protected pools or let children enjoy the expansive wooden Kamalani Playground.
This restored sugar plantation reveals Kauai's agricultural past through narrated train tours and gardens. Enjoy Hawaiian cuisine at Gaylord's or experience a traditional luau with fire and hula performances.
Kauaʻi's only Jack Nicklaus Signature course features Hawaii's longest stretch of oceanfront golf holes. Play through mango groves and along dramatic seaside cliffs while enjoying panoramic Pacific Ocean views.
"Let's start with the property. I understand there was a recent hurricane but there were several issues that were not hurricane related. Walking to our room there was a tear in the carpet that caught the suitcase wheel and caused my girlfriend to fall."
"1. This is a privately owned unit 2417 within the resort and as such, the resort hands you key bracelets and you are on your own from there. No services from staff for your unit.
2. Upon arrival, the door to 2417 has the closer set much to tightly so it requires brute force to open and a shoulder to prevent slammed closures.
3. Serious neglect regarding painting of walls, ceiling and trim. The bottom of the bathroom door trim is rusted out and the door glide is missing.
4. The shower curtain is...
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.