Kamuela Things to Do

A favorite place for hikers, campers and picnickers, this park is located on the western shore of Kauai. The centerpiece is Waimea Canyon. One of the best ways to see the canyon is to hike the easy Iliau Nature Loop, located be... 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

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

The purpose of this structure is twofold - first, to act as a center for technology and new media on the island, and second, to show visitors Kauai's progression from a primitive pre-contact society to a fully modernized commun... more

Each Monday, the West Kauai Technology and Visitor's Center, a cultural organization on the very border between civilization and the Western wilds, strives to inform visitors about what the island was like before civilization t... more

 Real Travelers who've been here

Thom said

… get another rental car.  Once on the island, we drove to the Waimea Canyon… continue reading »

The presence of native Hawaiian tour guides adds an element to these tours that you cannot find elsewhere. In addition to gaining knowledge about the ecology and current situation in Kaua'i, participants in these excursions als... more

Taking a drive around the island? Going for a hike? Looking for uncharted territory? Afraid you will be so hungry once you get there that you will have to turn around and head back to civilization? Pick up a healthy, delicious... more