In Kauai, you do not have to spend a lot of time or money to experience beautiful scenery.
Quick Information About Kauai
Kauai, Hawaii is a very small island known as the oldest island out of all of the Hawaiian Islands.
Motion pictures, including Jurassic Park, have been filmed on the island.
Wailua Falls, Spouting Horn and Salt Pond Beach are three locations that can be seen without hiking a tough terrain.
Wailua Falls
1. Information
- The Wailua Falls are spectacular twin waterfalls falling a distance of 80 feet.
- These waterfalls are easily accessible by vehicle from anywhere on the island.
2. Directions
- Whether coming from the north, south, east or west shores of the island, the Wailua Falls can be accessed from Highway 583 or Maalo Road.
- Vehicles should only be parked at the designated parking area.
- Do not attempt to cross over the railing to climb down the steep and forbidden hill. Doing so is not only dangerous, but illegal, and has been known to be fatal.
Spouting Horn
1. Information
- Spouting Horn is a massive explosion of water that happens when the ocean water flows into a lava tube and spouts out.
2. Directions
- Approximately one mile down Lawai Road, located on the south shore of the island, is where you will find Spouting Horn.
Salt Pond Beach
1. Information
- Salt Pond Beach is a white and sandy beach where many locals gather.
- Next to the Salt Pond Beach are the salt ponds where native families, to this day, make salt.
2. Directions
- Salt Pond Beach is located in Hanapepe following Lele Road for approximately one mile.
Tips to Remember
Wailua Falls, Spouting Horn and Salt Pond Beach are historical places that deserve respect.
Respecting the laws and outdoors of Kauai will keep you and the island safe.
If you need additional help finding any of the three locations, contact a concierge at a resort, or enter the name of the site into a navigation system.
Related Sources
A must-have book about Kauai is The Ultimate Kauai Guidebook: Kauai Revealed by Andrew Doughty.
- Publisher: Wizard Publications, Incorporated
- Pub. Date: October 15, 2008
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