Holidays in Kapaa

Kapaa is the largest town on Hawaii's Kauai island, which is known as the 'Garden Island' for its unrivalled natural beauty of lush greenery and jagged rock formations. Boasting a true mixture of cultures and ethnicities, yet still adhering to the local attitude of being easy-going, Kapaa holidays offer the best opportunity for holiday-makers to experience the natural and cultural gems of the area.

Planning Kapaa Holidays

As the biggest town on the island, Kapaa receives package holiday cruise ships from Honolulu, and Kapaa holidays are well connected by road to other towns on Kauai, including the airport at nearby Lihu'e to where several US airlines operate daily flights from Honolulu or the USA's West Coast. Taxis are widely available from the airport, and many drivers also offer to be a local guide, which is a great introduction to the island and start to Kapaa holidays. Kapaa is located in the Hawaii-Aleutian timezone (UTC-10) and its tropical climate means that Kapaa holidays are always warm. Although rain is common in the wet season it really is the best and most mystical time to experience the unique landscapes.

Kapaa Highlights

Kapaa holidays are watched over by the imposing 'Sleeping Giant' mountain, Nounou, and it should be a centrepiece of Kapaa holidays, whether to witness up close with a guide or observe its majesty from a distance. The turquoise waters around Kapaa offer exceptional options for swimming, kayaking and snorkelling, while away from the water the fabulous open-air Coconut marketplace is a great place to rub shoulders with the locals and find some traditional keepsakes. To re-energise from a day of walking, shopping or swimming, Kapaa holidays are famous for the spectacular Japanese cuisine offered by its sizeable Japanese community; a reflection of its multicultural vibrancy.