Kauai Towns

Kauai Town Guide

Kauai Towns

Kauai's towns reflect the island's diverse landscapes and history. From the beaches of Hanalei and Poipu to the plantation-era streets of Hanapepe, the farming communities of the North Shore and the historic centers of Waimea and Lihue, each town has its own character and connection to the island.

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Kauai Towns

Anahola

Anahola

Anahola is an east Kauai community known for Hawaiian Home Lands, Anahola Beach Park, Kalalea Mountain, local food stops and a quiet shoreline setting.

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Eleele

Eleele

Eleele is a west Kauai town above Port Allen Harbor, known for plantation history, local services, harbor access and its position between Hanapepe and Waimea.

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Ha'ena

Ha'ena

Ha'ena is a small North Shore community at the end of Kauai's road, known for Ke'e Beach, Ha'ena Beach Park, caves, reef views and Kalalau Trail access.

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Hanalei

Hanalei

Hanalei is a north Kauai town beside Hanalei Bay, known for mountain views, taro fields, surf, small shops, the pier and wet-season beauty.

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Hanapepe

Hanapepe

Hanapepe is a west Kauai town known for art galleries, Friday Art Night, the Hanapepe Swinging Bridge, plantation-era storefronts and nearby Salt Pond Beach.

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Kalaheo

Kalaheo

Kalaheo is an upcountry south Kauai town above Lawai and Poipu, known for cooler air, local cafes, hillside homes, coffee country and west-side road access.

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Kapaa

Kapaa

Kapaa is Kauai's busy east-side town, known for oceanfront paths, local shops, food stops, beach parks, central island access and nearby Wailua landmarks.

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Kaumakani

Kaumakani

Kaumakani is a small west Kauai community near Makaweli, known for plantation history, dry-side weather, local homes and its position between Hanapepe and Waimea.

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Kekaha

Kekaha

Kekaha is Kauai's westernmost town, known for dry sunny weather, long beach views, plantation history, sunsets and the road toward Polihale.

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Kilauea

Kilauea

Kilauea is a north Kauai town known for its lighthouse, wildlife refuge, plantation history, small shops, nearby beaches and access toward Princeville and Hanalei.

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Koloa

Koloa

Koloa is a historic South Shore town known for Old Koloa Town, sugar plantation history, shops, food stops and its location near Poipu beaches.

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Lawa'i

Lawa'i

Lawa'i is a quiet south Kauai community known for local shops, Koloa Road scenery, Hawaiian Trading Post and convenient access to Koloa and Poipu.

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Lihu'e

Lihu'e

Lihue is Kauai's main civic and transportation hub, known for the airport, Nawiliwili Harbor, Kalapaki Beach, shopping, museums and central island access.

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Poipu

Poipu

Poipu is Kauai's sunny south shore resort area, known for beaches, oceanfront walks, snorkeling, sunsets, restaurants and easy access to Koloa.

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Princeville

Princeville

Princeville is a planned North Shore community above Hanalei Bay, known for cliffside views, golf, vacation rentals, shopping and nearby beaches.

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Wailua

Wailua

Wailua is an east Kauai community between Kapaa and Lihue, known for the Wailua River, sacred sites, waterfalls, beach parks and easy access to inland valley views.

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Waimea

Waimea

Waimea is a historic west Kauai town known for Captain Cook history, Waimea Canyon access, red-dirt scenery, small-town shops and nearby beaches.

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Wainiha

Wainiha

Wainiha is a small north Kauai community west of Hanalei, known for lush valley scenery, narrow roads, stream crossings and access toward Haena and the Na Pali Coast.

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