Kauai\u2019s gorgeous contrasts of land and sea often make it a top\u00a0choice for first-time guests to Oahu who are seeking a secondary\u00a0island visit. The visitors who already know of the Garden Isle\u2019s\u00a0scenery find that a vacation rental here serves as a sanctuary and\u00a0base for adventurous excursions. Kauai gives its guests an opportunity\u00a0to discover outdoor splendor, much of which is hidden. Green lands,\u00a0captivating sunsets, rich red soil, native birds flying overhead and\u00a0the cliffs atop bold mountain landscapes create the paths that hikers\u00a0seek, with a rewarding finish in Kauai\u2019s waterfalls.<\/p>\n
Opaekaa Falls<\/strong> <\/p>\n Wailua Falls<\/strong> Hanakapiai Falls<\/strong> Mia Huna Estate<\/a> in Kalihiwai on Kauai\u2019s North Shore is a\u00a0retreat for families, small group of friends or a couple seeking the\u00a0ultimate in privacy and comfort. The sparkle from the sapphire blue\u00a0waters will keep you mesmerized in the morning on the semi-covered\u00a0balcony. Grind some good Kona coffee beans and curl up to watch the\u00a0soothing scene. The home offers plenty of nearby activities, a hot\u00a0tub, garden and mountain views and your own pleasant hike to Secret\u00a0Beach in addition to the North Shore\u2019s waterfall hikes. If you\u00a0must work, then park yourself at the desk overlooking the Garden\u00a0Isle\u2019s lush valleys.<\/p>\n Guests of Sandcastles at Aliomanu Beach<\/a> find themselves luxuriating on\u00a0the patio with a mimosa by morning and cocktails by early evening.\u00a0After a day of exploring Kauai\u2019s gentler and more adventurous\u00a0waterfall hikes, soak your muscles in the hot tub and then sink into\u00a0comfy beds. Each day begins with sunny serenity and plenty of lawn of\u00a0your own, a path to a hike of your own private beach, Aliomanu. The\u00a0spacious home is ideal for a romantic escape from everything except\u00a0accessibility to Kauai\u2019s most scenic spots.<\/p>\n Planning a vacation to Kauai? Check out our selection of\u00a0Kauai vacation rentals<\/a>\u00a0to fully experience the Garden Isle.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Kauai\u2019s gorgeous contrasts of land and sea often make it a top\u00a0choice for first-time guests to Oahu who are seeking a secondary\u00a0island visit. The visitors who already know of the Garden Isle\u2019s\u00a0scenery find that a vacation rental here serves as a sanctuary and\u00a0base for adventurous excursions. Kauai gives its guests an opportunity\u00a0to discover outdoor splendor,… Continue reading Waterfall Hikes on Kauai<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-680","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-kauai-vacation-information","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaiianbeachrentals.com\/hawaiitravelblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/680","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaiianbeachrentals.com\/hawaiitravelblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaiianbeachrentals.com\/hawaiitravelblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaiianbeachrentals.com\/hawaiitravelblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaiianbeachrentals.com\/hawaiitravelblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=680"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaiianbeachrentals.com\/hawaiitravelblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/680\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4221,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaiianbeachrentals.com\/hawaiitravelblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/680\/revisions\/4221"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaiianbeachrentals.com\/hawaiitravelblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=680"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaiianbeachrentals.com\/hawaiitravelblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=680"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaiianbeachrentals.com\/hawaiitravelblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=680"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nA good start for gentle family hikes, Opaekaa Falls is a photo site\u00a0and a place to wander a bit. You might walk around and see some\u00a0chickens gathering along the side of the road on the red dirt. The\u00a0150\u2019 overlook is a scene year-round and the falls replicate a\u00a0sense of rolling shrimp (Hawaiian words: opae for shrimp and\u00a0ka\u2019a for rolling). Walk toward the lookout over the Wailea River\u00a0Valley and you\u2019ll find scenes from films, including Outbreak,\u00a0Jurassic Park and Raiders of the Lost Ark. Explore the East Side of\u00a0Kauai with a hike around Opaekaa Falls area, culminating in a\u00a0pre-packed gourmet lunch at one of the picnic tables.<\/p>\n
\nAfter a local\u00a0lunch, as a bonus, check out Wailua Falls, also on East Kauai. Once\u00a0the backdrop of every beginning episode of Fantasy Island, it\u2019s\u00a0no wonder, and this will reinforce your decision that a vacation\u00a0rental on Kauai was worth it, if only for the waterfall hikes. Wailua\u00a0Falls is a double vision, with parallel cascading streams bursting\u00a0down 80\u2019. Choose the more meandering (and safer) hike if\u00a0you\u2019re interested in seeing the surrounding landscapes, but\u00a0always hike safely and keep in mind that it\u2019s an unofficial\u00a0trail.<\/p>\n
\nA departure from the more accessible waterfalls, Hanakapiai Falls are\u00a0approximately 1600\u2019 in total height. The thrill seeker will\u00a0find the spot four miles into the Kalalau Trail on Kauai\u2019s\u00a0North Shore. It\u2019s quite the trek, both physically and\u00a0scenery-wise so take supplies with you, including nourishment. Watch\u00a0out for falling rocks and top off the experience with a dip in the\u00a0pool. Kalihiwai Falls, also on Kauai\u2019s North Shore, are popular\u00a0for weddings and also for the daily diversions visitors seek. Whether\u00a0by horseback or on foot, a hike here reveals a two-tiered waterfall,\u00a0sprinkling with foaming waters. Consider an organized hike through a\u00a0tour operator\u2014the adjacent bridge and traffic in the area are\u00a0two factors that make this place popular for local residents and\u00a0visitors.<\/p>\n