Hanapepe Things to Do

Almost anyone can find something to do at this restored sugar plantation. The home is a perfectly recreated version of a 1930s mansion. The exquisitely manicured grounds can be toured by carriage or on foot. For people who enjo... more

While it is hard to say whether one of Kauais gardens outshines the others, this preserve was named the United States' "best natural botanical garden" in 1997. Located on the North Shore, the property serves as a tourist attrac... more

Perched on the Western shore of Kaua'i is 'the Westernmost brewpub' in the country. It serves a variety of handcrafted beers, among them Pakala Porter and the signature brew, Wai'ale'ale Ale. The menu features an impressive arr... more

Kauai Sugar Plantation is the last working sugarcane plantation in the Kauai Island and among the last two remaining in the Hawaiian islands. It is located off Highway 50, just after mile marker 19 in the city of Kaumakani. A t... more

The National Tropical Botanical Garden aims to "enrich life through discovery, scientific research, conservation, and education by perpetuating the survival of plants, ecosystems, and cultural knowledge of tropical regions." Ba... more

Home to hundreds of native plant species, as well as exotic plants from around the world, this is a must-see for all green thumbs and nature lovers. This garden is also the headquarters of the National Tropical Botanical Garden... more

In California, tourists visit the wineries; in Hawaii they tour the coffee plantations. Kauai's largest coffee grower offers free tours around the estate. Visitors sip the finished product, wander among the coffee trees, and le... more

This rough-and-tumble experience is like a cross between a motorcycle ride and a back-road trek. Tours take place on a working cattle ranch that covers 3,000 acres. Participants travel through forests, fields, up inclines and d... more

Unlike so many of Kauai's attractions, this one was created by a joint effort between Mother Nature and man. On Highway 520 (or Maluhia Road), you will find a mile-long stretch of eucalyptus trees bordering the road on both sid... more

This structure may not be a treat for the eye, but it has a long and colorful past. Built by Georg Anton Schaeffer in the early part of the 19th century, it was the symbol of an iffy alliance between the Russian diplomat and Ka... more