What to do In Kapaa, HI
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Fern Grotto Cruise
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5-Hour Guided Secret Falls Kayak & Hike
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Private Doors-Off Kauai Helicopter: Ultimate Waterfalls & Canyons
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Kalamaku Luau with Buffet Dinner, Open Bar and Show
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Kauai Chocolate Farm Tasting Tour
Places To Go In Kapaa
Welcome, traveler, to Kapaa. Your journey has landed you here, and new adventures are calling your name. Now that you’ve arrived, you can stay in the safety and comfort of your hotel and watch the world spin past…or you can embrace this new place you’ve come to. Learn its streets. Meet its people. Learn its history. Your hand is already on the doorknob, isn’t it?
Things to Do in Kapaa
You’ll not be wanting for things to do in Kapaa. Explore the downtown area in search of museums and boutiques…or that next delicious meal. What tickles your fancy? A delectable five-course supper at the restaurant you’ve been hearing about? Or perhaps you’d rather read the paper while sipping hot coffee at one of the cafes scattered throughout town. Take in a show at the theatre, or just walk along down the main thoroughfare, watching people wander past.
Why spend hours ruminating over what to do in Kapaa? Let the possibilities wash over you as you explore this new region. Move out on foot and get to know the area on a more personal level. Find that perfect souvenir at one of the smaller shops, or reinvent your entire artistic aesthetic at your new favorite gallery.
Is the wind whispering suggestions in your mind? Rent a car and take it out beyond city limits and into the wild blue yonder. Explore the smaller cities and towns past the border, and get to know the stories behind them. Visit a county fair and let childhood memories wash over you as cotton candy melts in your mouth. Sample hand-made jam at a stop on a forgotten highway, or let the hustle and bustle of modern life sweep you away as you lose yourself in the organized chaos of a modern metropolis. Your choices are endless—and so are the adventures to come.
When you book your journey with Travelocity, you’re never far from Kapaa attractions. After all, the money you save when you plan a trip with us is best spent along the way. Whether it’s the roar of the city you crave, or the quiet solitude that comes with a simpler getaway, everything you need to get started is right here.
Popular places to visit

Wailua Falls
Admire the tropical scenery engulfing this double waterfall that flows into a large basin surrounded by mossy cliffs and forests.

Smith's Tropical Paradise
Embark on a journey down the river to this traditional family luau with feasts, music and shows in a tropical environment.

Kealia Forest Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Kealia Forest Reserve, a lovely green space in Kapaa. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Ho'opi'i Falls
Explore the great outdoors at Ho'opi'i Falls and enjoy the beautiful waterfalls during your trip to Kapaa. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this romantic area.

Sleeping Giant Trailhead
Trek over the chest of this rocky giant for views of the ocean and rivers next to the luscious terrain of eastern Kauai.
Kadavul Hindu Temple
Kadavul Hindu Temple is just one of the places to see in Kapaa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this romantic area.
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