Kapaia Travel Guide
Lihue

Popular places to visit

Kauai Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Kauai Museum during your trip to Lihue. Amble around this romantic area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Kalapaki Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Kalapaki Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Lihue. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area or seek out the local tours.

Nawiliwili Bay
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Nawiliwili Bay during your travels in Lihue. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area or seek out the local tours.

Lydgate Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Lydgate Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Lihue. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area or seek out the local tours.

Kilohana Plantation
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Kilohana Plantation in Lihue. Stroll along the seaside or discover the beautiful waterfalls in this romantic area.

Menehune Fishpond
Find out about the history of Lihue when you take a trip to Menehune Fishpond. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this romantic area.
Top hotels in Kapaia

Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI
This will be my new preferred place to stay when I travel to Kauai.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
Beautiful property!! Huge pool. Beach area is also convenient. Walkable to restaurants and shops. Cold air conditioning. Good shower. Outlets/usb on both sides of the bed. We would definitely stay here again!
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa
Beautiful property. The landscaping and pool areas are beautiful. The staff goes out of their way to make you feel welcomed!
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Kaua'i Palms Hotel
Nous sommes arrivés après 20 h pm et avions été avisé du code de la boîte pour accéder à notre chambre. Les draps et couvertures étaient propres et matelas confortable. Par contre la salle de bain étaient vraiment degueulasse et sale ainsi que les planchers de la chambre. Pas assez de stationnement ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

Kauai Shores Hotel
Free bikes good ; system to get them not so much. Not sure why they don’t put the fee for the use of the property in the price since it is mandatory. Lots of family with kids
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort
Lots of poolside chairs but we were there in low season. Paid for upgraded room and deeply regret. Even requested a quiet room and was blown away by music in their luau pavilion. Hotel makes money hosting concerts but doesn’t consider noise pollution and lack of parking for their paying hotel ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kapaia

Hanamaulu
You'll love the stunning beaches in Hanamaulu, and you might want to stick around to check out Hanamaulu Beach Park, a top place to visit.

Puhi
Puhi is well liked for its beaches and restaurants. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Kilohana Plantation and Kauai Museum are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

Nawiliwili
While visiting Nawiliwili, you might make a stop by sights like Nawiliwili Harbor and Kalapaki Beach.
