Nawiliwili Travel Guide
Lihue
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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 beautiful beaches 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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Waimea Canyon & Na Pali Driving Tour app
Best of Kauai: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour of Hawaii
Kauai Adventure Bundle: 4 Epic Audio Driving Tours
50 Minute Doors-Off Kauai Hughes 500 Helicopter Tour
Kauai Wailua Valley & Waterfalls Audio Driving Tour
Top hotels in Nawiliwili
Kauai Inn
Very nice beds and excellent staff. Pool was nice but had quite a bit of debris in it. Bathroom was dated but in very good condition. Everything was clean and worked fine. I’d stay here again.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Banyan Harbor Resort
Our stay was just one night, so didn’t experience the whole property. Chose Banyan due to it’s close proximity to the Airport. Definitely an older property.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Kauai Shores Hotel
Everything was great, lava lava restaurant was very good.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI
Very accomdating. We had fresh towel, plates and silverware for our cottage. Literally any request asked and it was fulfilled within 15 minutes. Fun activities onsite. Great for any type of experience...family, honeymoon or a girls trip. Luau was fantastic and the food was plentyful and delicious. ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
The room, view, employees, stellar pool and grounds were all fabulous. My only complaint was the bartender, Falcon, who was somewhat rude and ignored us often at the bar. Very unusual for as at this hotel from previous visits. We’ve always had very friendly service.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa
Room had a roof leak which soaked our room floor we didn’t notice at first and laid our bags down as we walked in and completely soaked our stuff. The pool was nice great location, parking is terrible. The front entrance of the resort was under construction and everything was just very outdated for ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
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 Menehune Fishpond 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.
