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What to do and see in Kekaha, Hawaii (HI): The Best Things to do
Kekaha (literally, "the place" in Hawaiian) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kauaʻi County, Hawaiʻi, United States. The population was 3,537 at the 2010 census.
Restaurants in Kekaha
1. Blue Ocean Adventure Tours
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5.0 based on 3,044 reviews
The Na Pali Coast & Sea Life Up Close and Personal - Whether it is your honeymoon getaway to Kauai, or your family looking for fun, wonder and great times, Blue Ocean Adventure Tours is your personal adventure company. We strive for your satisfaction & amazement! We offer Napali Coast Snorkel & Adventure Tours, Whale watching tours, & Private Tours.
2. Explore Kauai Scuba
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5.0 based on 266 reviews
Come explore the enchanting Na Pali Coast above and below sea level. The waterfalls and sea cliffs rise up to 4,000 feet above sea caves, that are boat accessible. After exploring above water, we’ll leave gravity and scuba dive into the underwater world with exotic reef fish and green sea turtles. Unlike larger boats, our 26 foot Zodiac style boat is the best way to get up close and personal.
3. Na Pali Makai
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5.0 based on 108 reviews
4. Na Pali Experience
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5.0 based on 1,940 reviews
Dreams can come true! - Join us for an experience you will remember forever. Kauai's Na Pali coast is one of the most spectacular attractions in the world. Avoid the crowds and climb aboard a vessel that allows you to have a closer look. Our boats are the most practical size and design for touring Na Pali. Large enough for comfort and small enough to enter and explore ALL of the sea caves! Allow our small family operation to provide you with your Na Pali experience. Space is limited; reserve your tour today!
5. Koke'e State Park
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4.5 based on 279 reviews
A beautiful state park encompassing 4345 acres and containing 45 miles of scenic trails.
Reviewed By briand790 - Denver, United States
Don't miss this state park. It is located just past Waimea State Park and it is the road less traveled. Keep on the road past Waimea and you'll be in Koke'e State Park. The views are incredible and you'll get to see the Na Pali coast views from above. The clouds roll in and out here, so you may have to be patient to get a great view. It is worth the wait. There are also some hiking trails that are great and there is a gift shop and visitor center here as well. There is also a research station that is not open to the public. All of the parking lots at the viewpoints are included for the small fee that can be paid at any of the lots throughout either state park. You only have to pay once and keep your receipt for all of the lots. Don't miss this by turning around after seeing Waimea. Some of the best views in all of Hawaii are just around the bend!
6. Awaawapuhi Trail
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4.5 based on 216 reviews
Reviewed By MattB2
I wanted to write a review about this trail since much has been written about it. First off my family of four did the trail after much reading about it, it was very hard for all of us who do not hike on a regular basis. I have a 12 year old and 16 year old daughters and myself and my wife who are in a mid 40's. I do workout a lot on a peloton but my wife does not. This trail is muddy and step although I consider myself in shape I was very sore for about 3 days after and my wife just had to push through it and swore to me that she would never do this again. Having said that we all agree we are glad we did it. I will say that we recommend several things before you head out. Make sure you have plenty of water and wear cloths that you don't mind getting muddy, that means shoes. I would not go so far as buy cleats but if you have them then they would be a great plus. This trail is about 7 miles round trip and if you can do it add in the other trial which makes it a loop however we knew we could not handle that much walking. A walking stick is a great help and you are sure to find them at the trail head, it took us 2 hours to the lookout, we stayed about an hour which did help with rest then it took us 3 hours to get back out we were passed many times by young fast hikers. The look out does have a small trail that I would recommend going down but not for the faint of heart. It does have 3 little sections, after you go to the first landing you can venture out to a second then a third. I could not do the third as it looked to risky however it would have been amazing. Overall I would say do it if you can. Don;t worry too much and carry what you need but don't load yourself down as it is a long day. Also arrive early, once in Waima its still about 45 minutes up the mountain. We arrived at 9am and the parking lot was almost full. Even when we returned their was no parking.
7. Kekaha Beach Park
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4.5 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By CravingAdventure - Alberta, Canada
We stayed across the road from Kekaha Beach and couldn't have been more pleased with the location. Miles and miles of soft sand, SO few people, a dream to walk every morning with coffee in hand or laze on throughout the day. And the sunsets? Incomparable.
8. Pihea Trail
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4.5 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By coloradokarly - Arvada, United States
Wow! The view is breathtaking, but the trail itself can be too. It is easy to get to the main viewpoint, but the trail beyond has steep points, so be prepared with appropriate shoes (we saw a lot of people trying to navigate the mud and rocks who did not heed this advice, it is truly a hike, not a walk). On our inbound journey, it was bright and sunny, and you could see the entire coast. The trail climbs and descends a few times, offering coastal views along the way, before coming to a "T" where, if you go right, you meander through a swamp on a boarded path. It was a lot of fun and felt like an adventure. We hit the 2 mile mark before turning. On the way back, a cloud had engulfed the trail - no more coastal views, and a completely different and remarkable experience. Would highly recommend.
9. Kawai‘ele Waterbird Sanctuary
10. Kokee Natural History Museum
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4.0 based on 83 reviews
Kokeʻe Natural History Museum Kokeʻe Natural History Museum, located just past mile marker 15 on the road up to Waimea Canyon, is open 365 days a year from 9am to 4:00pm. Kokeʻe Museum provides trail information and sells maps trail maps. Knowledgeable staff and volunteers are happy to help you decide on the trail(s) for you and advise you of current conditions and hazards. Exhibits give visitors an overview of the natural and cultural history of Waimea Canyon and Kokeʻe State Parks. The gift shop carries unique gifts as well as informative books, recordings, and DVDs that illuminate the natural and cultural treasures of Kaua'i. Suggested donation, $3.
Reviewed By TowpilotKen - San Diego, United States
This is a small museum that highlights the local history. It's run by volunteers, so be patient, they're very nice people and this place gets flooded by visitors, particularly after 11:00am. If you want to hike Waimea Canyon, this is the best place to find out everything you need to know about the trails. If the parking lots are full on the way into the canyon, I would highly recommend pressing on to visit this museum. If nothing else, get a t-shirt to prove you made it to the top of the canyon!
