Attractions in Kauai, Hawaii

Historic Homes & Buildings

Waioli Mission House 808-245-3202
Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, HI 96766
Located Behind the Waioli Huia Church
One of the first missionary houses on the island, this two story frame house was built of coral limestone blocks and is listed on the National Register of Historic... more info

Kokee Natural History Museum 808-335-9975
P.O. Box 100, Kauai, HI 96752
Located at Kokee State Park in Kekaha
The only museum in Hawaii that is open every day of the year, this museum features an array of interpretive programs and exhibitions showcasing Kauai's ecology, geology,... more info

Allerton Garden 808-742-2623
4425 Lāwa`i Road, Kauai, HI 96756
Kōloa
Managed by the National Tropical Botanical Garden for the Allerton Gardens Trust, Allerton Garden (Lāwa`i-kai) lies between the Pacific Ocean and the McBryde Garden... more info
Limahuli Garden & Preserve 808-826-1053
Located on the North Shore
One of four gardens and three preserves known as the National Tropical Botanical Garden, this lovely 1,000-acre garden showcases Limahuli Stream, a plantation-era garden... more info
Na 'Aina Kai Botanical Gardens 808-828-0525
4101 Wailapa Road, Kauai, HI 96754
Located on the North Shore of Kilauea
Na ‘Āina Kai Botanical Gardens is a not-for-profit organization which strives to ensure its future sustainability through investment in forestry, practice natural... more info map
National Tropical Botanical Garden 808-332-7324
3530 Papalina Road, Kalaheo, HI 96752
A wide range of diverse tropical plants including rare and endangered species and historically significant plants can be found at this botanical garden that is dedicated... more info
Salt Pond Beach Park 808-241-6670
Located on Lele Road off Highway 50
The only natural salt pond in Hawaii still used today by descendants of ancient Hawaiians to make sea salt is located at this park that has one of the best windsurfing... more info

Captain Sundown 808-826-5585
P.O. Box 697, Hanalei, HI"Hanalei's only Sailing Catamaran," this tour company offers snorkeling, sightseeing, sailing, and whale watching cruises on the famous Na Pali Coast. Private charters... more info
Island Helicopters Kauai 808-245-8588
P.O. Box 831, Lihue, HI"Kauai 's Premier Helicopter Tour Service," you'll experience the diverse beauty and splendor of the Hawaii islands on this wonderful helicopter tour. more info
Na Pali Catamaran 808-826-6853
P.O. Box 927, Hanalei, HILocated at the Hanalei Center
Established in 1973, this company is "Hanalei's Original Boat Tour Company" and offers cruises down the Na Pali Coast aboard a 32 foot powercat boat where you'll see... more info
Na Pali Coast Hanalei 808-826-6114
P.O. Box 9, Kauai, HI 96714
Ride the U.F.O. which is a 1/2 airplane-1/2 boat. Explore, see, play, and thrill. A wet & wild adventure ride on a Power Catä boat from the romantic shores of Hanalei... more info map
Napali Makai 808-639-9352
4635 Pailila Loop, Kekaha, HI 96752
Located in the Kikiaola Boat Harbor
Go on an "Adventure of a Lifetime" with Napali Makai. Owned & operated by Capt. Makai, who has been going down the Napali Coast of Kauai for over 25 years. Napali Makai... more info