Kauaʻi · Sights & Parks
National & State Parks on Kauaʻi
National, state, and county parks — from wildlife refuges to coastal trails.
National & State ParksNorth Shore
Kalalau Trail to Hanakāpīʻai
It’s the only way to stand on the Nāpali Coast without a boat or permit, and the views back toward Kēʻē in the first half-mile are worth the reservation alone.
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National & State ParksSouth Shore
Allerton & McBryde Gardens (NTBG)
Allerton’s towering figs are worth the trip on their own, and a guided tour brings the valley’s story to life.
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National & State ParksEast Side
Ke Ala Hele Makālae (Coastal Path)
It’s the easiest way to slow down on the east side. Rent a cruiser in Kapaʻa and ride past beaches, old plantation landings and, in winter, spouting whales.
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National & State ParksEast Side
Wailua River State Park (River & Kayaking)
Paddling the Wailua is the gentlest adventure on the island, with jungle banks, sacred history and calm water, even when the ocean is rough.
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