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How to Get Off the Beaten Path on Kauai

Visit less popular attractions, away from the Na Pali Coast and Waimea Canyon.

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While famous attractions such as the Na Pali Coast and Waimea Canyon are must-see sights, there are still plenty of hidden gems in Kauai. Here’s how to get off-the-beaten-path on Hawaii’s Island of Discovery.

Take a tour of the Makauwahi Cave Reserve

A sign for Makauwahi Cave Reserve on Kauai in Hawaii.
The Makauwahi Cave Sign.Foto: Jarek G / Shutterstock

Visit a natural treasure.

Not far from Poipu’s Shipwrecks Beach on the Mahaulepu Heritage Trail, Makauwahi Cave Reserve is a 17-acre (6.9-hectare) archaeological site that boasts the largest limestone cave in Hawaii. Free tours take place daily and there’s a tortoise sanctuary next to the reserve.

Relax on Kekaha Beach

A traveler sits in a beach chair and enjoys the waves at Kekaha Beach in Kauai.
A woman watching the waves at Kekaha Beach.Foto: wolffpower / Shutterstock

Hang out on the sandy coast.

Located on the far west side of Kauai, Kekaha Beach is part of the longest stretch of white sand in Hawaii. Most visitors don’t venture this far west, so it’s usually much less crowded than other Kauai beaches; it also offers stunning sunset views, and is ideal for surfing, fishing, and beachcombing.

Escape the crowds at Allerton Garden

A reflecting pool at Allerton Garden on the Hawaiian island of Kauai.
Reflecting pool in the Diana Room of Allerton Garden.Foto: Jordan Tan / Shutterstock

See fountains, statues, and so many plants.

Spanning 186 acres (75 hectares) on the south shore of Kauai, Allerton Garden is a masterpiece of landscape and garden design. Admire Moreton Bay fig trees, bamboo groves, tropical fruit trees, and flower gardens alongside statues, water features, and priceless artwork.

Visit Ho’opulapua Rice Mill and Taro Fields

A view of the taro fields of Ho’opulapua Rice Mill on Kauai.
The Taro fields near the historic Haraguchi Rice Mill on Kauai.Foto: John Sartin / Shutterstock

Get to know the island's farming history.

Located within a wildlife refuge that’s not usually open to the public, the Haraguchi Rice Mill is Hawaii’s only remaining rice mill, as well as a working taro farm. Learn about the island’s agricultural history; see old rice milling equipment; explore the cultivation and uses of taro; and observe native water birds on a tour.

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