Eastside Attractions

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Wailua Falls is the most well know waterfall in Kauai and a must visit during your visit. Try to catch it in the afternoon for possible rainbows! Parking is limited so be patient.

Part of the State Park, this waterfall has ample parking and can also take in great views of Wailua River across the street. When you head back to to town make a right to check out Hawaiian ruins and more views of Wailua River!

This dramatic roadside lookout features exotic mountain and river views. The fishpond was built by Native Hawaiian and has recently been restored to it's original state.

This is the best museum in Kauai. If you're a buff it's worth a visit. There are tons of old photographs displayed which we are especially fond of.

Free coffee samples! If you're a coffee person you gotta check out the visitors center at coffee plantation. They offer dozens of free coffee samples including some pretty exotic blends! There are exhibits that show the history of the plantation and the process of making coffee. The have a great gift shop and also have some treats including coffee ice cream. 

 Russian Fort Elizabeth is a National Historic Landmark and is administered as the Russian Fort Elizabeth State Historical Park just southeast of present-day Waimea on the island of Kauaʻi in Hawaiʻi. It is located at the site of the former Fort Elizavety, the last remaining Russian fort on the Hawaiian islands, built in the early 19th century by the Russian-American Company as the result of an alliance with High Chief Kaumualiʻi.  

The famous explorer Captain Cook discovered the Hawaiian Islands. He and his crew first made landfall in Kauai. You can visit the beach where he first landed and check out his statue in the heart of Waimea Town 

This donation suggested museum is located right the Kokee Lodge and is a must visit for anyone interested in this unique Kauai ecosystem. Learn about the animals that figured out a way to survive this wet world and learn why you can't find anything else like it in the world.

The Kilauea Lighthouse is a place you almost certainly scene before coming to Kauai. It's one of her signature images. It's a few dollars to get into the lighthouse area but there is a fine lookout just before you hit the parking area if you wanna be super careful with your money. This area is also a bird sanctuary and you'll see giant white birds flying all over the place.

As you near the end of the road past Hanalei, you'll come across a giant cave just to the left of the road. Park across the street and give it a look. It's called the dry cave. Tunnels Beach is outstanding too with breathtaking scenery and good snorkeling during the summer. By the way, Tunnels gets its name for the wide network of reef tunnels off shore. You have to scuba dive to see them.

Known locally as  Waiʻoli Huiʻia Church. This  historic Christian church in the American gothic style with a tower housing is located right of the road just past the main area of Hanalei Town. The church itself would be impressive anywhere but when you put one of the iconic mountains in Polynesia in the backround, well, let's just say you at least need to get out of your and take a picture.

This is an awesome botanical garden. It's ground are on the site of an ancient kauai village whose remains you can still see today. Limahuki has even restored some of the ancient aquaducts Hawaiian used for their crops.  This place is just a great blend of raw untamed jungle and educational exhibits.

• Spouting Horn is a natural blowhole carved through lava rock. At the right time, you hear a great sucking sound and water will spew high into the air just in front of the handy observation platform the installed. This is a must visit and can done in combination with the botanical gardens which are just across the street. Spouting Horn has plenty of parking, bathrooms and a shopping plaza offering souvenirs

•  Makauwahi Cave & Tortoise farm (they don't eat em) show what thousands of hours of hard work and volunteer hours can do. See an ancient cave that was once totally overgrown by trees and visit a tortoise farm surrounded by restored wet lands that bring to life ancient Hawaiian cultivation practices.

• The Allerton & McBryde Botanical Gardens are incredible. They're so massive you may not be able to see it on one trip. Take it one garden on a time for sure! The Mcbryde portion is rugged with all sorts of native plants and trees scattered throughout its walking paths. Allerton Garden is set up near a mansion and is manicured. The famous Jurassic Park trees are located here. Pick this one if you like the blend of man and nature.

• The old sugar plantation town still has a few relics from the past left over. That and the charming storefronts make this place a nice stop on your way to pretty much anymore. There is a small exhibit just across the street from the giant chimney that is worth a look