Location: Kapaa
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The 9 Best Sights & Landmarks in Kapaa, Hawaii (HI)
Kapaa, also spelled Kapa'a, means "solid" in Hawaiian. Travelers find this small town, nestled at the base of Nounou (the Sleeping Giant) Mountain on Kauai tourist friendly with its diverse array of hotels, shopping centers, and restaurants. The Kinipopo Shopping Village is a favorite for its fun eateries and small keepsake shops. Look for the "Kauai Made" logo for products made by local craftsmen using traditional materials. Kappa also offers water sports, including water skiing and kayaking.
Restaurants in Kapaa
1. Lydgate Farms Kauai Chocolate
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,440 reviews
Safe, fun, and open for Locals and Visitors! Lydgate Farms is run by our fifth generation Kaua’i family. We grow high-quality cacao to make the finest craft chocolate. We also grow award-winning vanilla and honey. Our 46-acre farm sits above the town of Kapa’a, between Sleeping Giant and Mt. Wai’ale’ale. Lydgate Farms is in an ahupua’a (land division) named Olohena, known for its rolling hills and the numerous springs and rivers that make this valley fertile for growing. Often called the Garden Island, Kaua’i is the oldest of the Hawaiian Islands and, as a result, has the most developed soils and fertile growing conditions. In addition to our specialty crops, you’ll find a wide variety of botanicals around our farm that influence the taste of our honey and chocolate. Visit us in Wailua for an interactive farm tour and chocolate tasting.
Reviewed By MorganR1271
What an amazing experience. Before I go too into details, I can say with 100% certainty that I recommend this tour for one specific reason, Alex. She was absolutely amazing! She was fun, knowledgeable, kept us on our toes and interested the whole three hours, and most importantly she was PASSIONATE about the place. Things to bring: water bottle, bug spray (they have plenty there for you to use too! But if you’re like me, the mosquitoes find you specifically alluring and will destroy you any chance they can), rain jacket (it’s Kauai, you should have brought one already lol – although they have umbrellas to borrow if you absolutely need one), I recommend solid shoes too because you’re not necessarily walking far but it’s downhill and a bit slippery at one point. The tour starts off at the top with all their wonderful goodies on display. Alex will go over the history of the farm with you, everything they’ve grown from bamboo, to vanilla beans, to chocolate, etc. when the tour starts she’ll walk to see some of the cacao trees right away and tell you all about how long it takes to grow the trees, to grow the fruit, to test the fruit to see when it’s ready, etc. She’ll then take you down the path and tell you all about the different species of plants and other really cool fruits and things they’re growing (they have black bamboo, papyrus, they are growing peppercorn and vanilla, HONEY!, etc). You next get to taste some local exotic fruit which was super fun! As someone who lives on Oahu and has for 5 years I was super familiar with most of the fruits, but she even surprised me with a few! You end the tour getting back to the cacao trees, being part of the 1% who have tasted the raw cacao and then taste testing a BUNCH of chocolate! She’ll give you not only chocolate from Lydgate farms, but chocolates from all over the world and it’s amazing to taste all the different flavors in the same % chocolate bards (like I think we had 2 kinds of 70% dark and they all were so different, one was sweet, one was bitter). You learn how they make the chocolate and the whole process to getting you the chocolate bar in your hands. We had so much fun and our group, after 3 hours, really became a fun friendly group that we were all sad to have leave when it ended. I cannot recommend this tour enough, it was a blast and I’d do it again in a heart beat!
2. St. Catherine of Alexandria Parish
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By KittyGrandma15
We attended 5 PM Mass on a Saturday. The church is lovely, peaceful and almost gives the impression that you are out of doors, because of all the glass. Light and airy. We were welcomed with leis and recognized as visitors, the homily was good and interesting, the lectors did a great job, and the congregation all sang. My special takeaway and food for thought: "We trust Uber to get us where we are going, we trust the doctor when he gives us a prescription, so why do we hesitate to trust God?" A simple concept, but uniquely expressed. Mahalo.
3. Crossroads Christian Fellowship
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 23 reviews
Aloha and E Komo Mai! Join us at one of our weekend services at Crossroads, formerly known as Calvary Chapel Kauai! Saturday evenings at 7:00pm and Sunday mornings at 9:30am. Children's Ministry is provided at both services. Located on the beautiful east shore of Kaua'i, Crossroads is committed to Loving God, Loving Others, and Making Disciples! If you desire more information, please contact us. M
Reviewed By 696wilmav - Red Deer, Canada
A great little church with decent music, very good teaching, kids program and refreshments right after the service. Aloha attitude!
4. The Vanillery of Kauai
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
We operate a small vanilla growing and producing farm. We offer a tour of the vanilla growing areas and vanilla curing. The location is a small homestead where we grow and use a wide variety of tropical foods and medicinals, so the tour is a fascinating look into the kind of self-sufficient lifestyle that is possible here is Hawaii. Our own vanilla and other products are offered for sale. The Vanillery in on a private residence and tours are by appointment only.
Reviewed By barbararK8276SB - Victoria, Canada
My husband and I both thoroughly enjoyed our tour and Roland was great at explaining the whole vanilla process. Recommend. But there are mosquitoes.
5. Kauai's Hindu Monastery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 433 reviews
Reviewed By anitavchawla
This is a spiritual visit, and even if you are not religious or follow Hinduism, it's worth a visit because of the energy and peacefulness of the place. I have visited many Hindu temples around the world, but this is unique. It's also the first time we were able to visit a Hindu temple undergoing construction and talk to the sculptors. They said that each tap on the stone is an act of worship. The temple is built on a majestic part of the hill and it's where the founding Swami saw Shiva in 1969. We were blessed to talk to the founding swamis and hear his perspective on life and death, and how the temple came to fruition. Also, if you wear shorts to the temple, they have sarongs at the entrance where you can wrap yourself waist down.
6. Sleeping Giant Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 842 reviews
Reviewed By TravelinD1 - Plymouth, United States
Great hike, gives you a nice workout, with only one area that you need to scramble on. It is listed as one of the hardest on the easy list. If you are a hiker and like a bit of a challenge this is for you. Beautiful views, can be slippery if wet.
7. Kadavul Hindu Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By HarlanFisherIV - Kauai, United States
I've been numerous times to this beautiful place, when friends visit from the mainland, always take them there. They have a guided tour once a week, you need to call for a reservation if you decide to go because of limited parking space. Otherwise, you can go there anytime without a reservation and cruise the grounds, but you won't get back to the temple which is being built unless you are with the guided tour. There is a dress code, best to google this activity to understand when they open, when the service is, and how to get there. It's free, there's a nice gift store if you want to make a purchase, a donation is warranted, but not required.
8. Coconut Marketplace
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 1,124 reviews
Reviewed By Shiann3 - London, United Kingdom
Nice shopping area along the highway and within walking distance of the Kapa'a hotel area. There are a few nice shops featuring local artists and a number of souvenir shops. The ABC country market was a great place to grab essentials, souvenirs and alcohol and has a deli and food service that features a different hot meal each day for a great price. Here you'll find a couple good restaurants that have good reviews and were recommended by local residents and JoJo's shave ice is a nice treat. We enjoyed the live music and hula dancing featured Wednesday evening and Saturday afternoons. The weekly farmers market set up in the parking lot was a great place to pick up some fresh fruit & veggies.
9. Hikinaakala Heiau
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