Visit Nawiliwili
Popular places to visit
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.
Kalapaki Beach
Learn to surf in this protected cove, rent a canoe or catamaran and enjoy the picturesque vista of verdant green mountains.
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.
Kauai Museum
Watch a movie to learn about the island’s history and listen to the fascinating tales of James Cook and the Hawaiian monarchy.
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
Marvel at fire dancers and learn about Polynesian history after a tasty luau and ride through the tropical forest on an elegant train.
Things to do
Waimea Canyon & Na Pali Driving Tour app
Best of Kauai: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour of Hawaii
Kauai Wailua Valley & Waterfalls Audio Driving Tour
Kauai Adventure Bundle: 4 Epic Audio Driving Tours
Waterfall Triple Trail Expedition
Top hotels in Nawiliwili
Kauai Inn
Older facility but well looked after
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Banyan Harbor Resort
Perfect for our needs and even our wants! Loved the balcony’s and very clean and spacious especially if you have little ones.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI
It’s nice and clean.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa
Only stayed 1 night so having the 20% off spa wasn’t useful. Free breakfast or discount at Starbucks would have been more appealing.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort
This was our first time staying on the east shore and it was a great experience overall. Service was good but the building and amenities could use some updating. We stayed for a week over the thanksgiving holiday in a king suite with ocean views and the location was a great bouncing off point for ...
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Kauai Shores Hotel
It was awesome. Everything was great. Family setting, great staff. 100 recommend
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Nawiliwili
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.
Kapaia
The beaches and restaurants are a few reasons travellers visit Kapaia. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Kauai Museum and The Ocean Course at Hokuala are a few top sights nearby.
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.
