Koloa/Poipu:
Kipu Kai Beach:
The majestic "Hoary Head" mountain ridge
frames the golden sands of Kipu Kai beach, which
is only accessible by boat. Many years ago, the
local population of Nene, the endangered Hawaiian
goose, disappeared from Kauai, but thanks to the
efforts of local cattle rancher J.W. Waterhouse,
these rare birds may occasionally be seen at Kipu
Kai.
Koloa History Center:
Located in the Old Koloa Town Mall, the tiny history
center offers a brief introduction to the history
of the area in the form of artifacts from the
old plantation days.
Kukuiolono Park:
From Kalaheo, travel Papalina Road for a little
less than a mile and you'll see a sign indicating
Kukuiolono Park. Kukuiolono means "light
of Lono," which has its origin in the fires
that were built on the hillside to guide Hawaiian
seafarers. The park features a beautiful Japanese
garden, legend stones, and a panoramic view. The
gate closes to cars at 6:30 p.m. Open daily 7am-6pm.
Golf course starting times from 7am-3pm.
Maha'ulepu Beach:
Maha'ulepu Beach is great spot for exploring.
There are petroglyphs in the area, and the water
is usually calm due to a protective reef and shallow
water. The name Maha'ulepu means "falling
together," as in two warriors falling in
battle. When King Kamehameha attempted to invade
Kauai in 1796, many of his war canoes were sunk
during a storm in the channel between Oahu and
Kauai. However, a few managed to land here on
the beach. The warriors who made it to shore were
exhausted. Kauai's defenders caught them sleeping
near their canoes just before dawn, and slaughtered
all but a few. Those who escaped, fearful of facing
Kamehameha's wrath, paddled all the way to the
Big Island.
National Tropical Botanical Garden:
Located in Lawai Valley, the National Tropical
Botanical Garden is the only tropical botanical
garden in the U.S. to be chartered by Congress.
The tour of the grounds, ablaze with a multitude
of plants and flowers, includes ancient Hawaiian
stone walls and taro terraces.
Old Koloa Town:
The enchanting town of Koloa was the site of Kauai's
first sugar plantation, which was built in the
1830s by Ladd and Company.
Poipu Beach Park:
Poipu is located near the southern-most tip of
Kauai. The beaches in this area are favorites
for snorkeling and scuba diving. Lots of fun in
the sun in Poipu!
Prince Kuhio Park:
Located on Lawai Road, west of Poipu, Prince Kuhio
Park marks the birthplace of Prince Jonah Kuhio
Kalanianaole, one of Hawaii's most cherished royals.
Shipwreck Beach:
For many years this was one of the best "hidden"
beaches on Kauai. Today, the sandy, rock-studded
beach is still beautiful. But it is no longer
hidden. A major resort now borders the beach,
which means it's harder to have the beach all
to yourself - but easier to find a cool drink
when you tire of beachcombing.
Spouting Horn:
Water, forced into a lava tube by the surf, gushes
into the air making an eerie hissing noise. The
ancient Hawaiians believed that Kaikapu, a lizard
goddess, was trapped by a clever fisherman in
the lava tube and the hissing is the sound of
her angry roar.
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