Location: Kekaha
Top Things to do in Kekaha
What to do and see in Kekaha, Hawaii (HI): The Best Nature & Parks
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. Na Pali Makai
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 108 reviews
2. Koke'e State Park
Overall Ratings
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!
3. Kekaha Beach Park
Overall Ratings
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.
4. 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.
5. Pihea Trail
Overall Ratings
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.
