West Side Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Hanapepe which includes a small town or village
Hanapepe showing outdoor art
Waimea showing a waterfall and a gorge or canyon
West Side
Hanapepe showing a suspension bridge or treetop walkway and a house
Waimea Plantation Cottages, a Coast Resort
Waimea Plantation Cottages, a Coast Resort
3.5 out of 5
9400 Kaumualii Highway, Waimea, HI
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Waimea. Enjoy a beach locale, a 24-hour front desk, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (915 reviews)
"The images dont capture how nice this place is"

Reviewed on 3 Apr. 2025

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Waimea Plantation Cottages, a Coast Resort
Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort
Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort
4 out of 5
650 Aleka Loop, Kapaa, HI
The price is AU$644 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$644
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Kapaa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 6 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (909 reviews)
"Really beautiful"

Reviewed on 31 Mar. 2025

Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
4 out of 5
3610 Rice Street, Lihue, HI
The price is AU$791 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$791
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Lihue. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Relaxing weekend getaway.
"Our check in experience with Kara was friendly, efficient, and very informative."

Reviewed on 31 Mar. 2025

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
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Hawaiian Charm..Just Steps From The Ocean..On Kauai's Sunny W Side * TVNC4216
Hawaiian Charm..Just Steps From The Ocean..On Kauai's Sunny W Side * TVNC4216
Kekaha
Stay at this vacation home in Kekaha. Enjoy a garden, tennis courts, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Kekaha Beach Park and Waimea Bay Beach ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (222 reviews)
Amazing little gem
"Perfect for us. We loved this little place and it started to feel like home in the short period we stayed. Easy walk to the ocean and just up the road from our favorite beach. Would go back in a heartbeat."

Reviewed on 27 Feb. 2025

Hawaiian Charm..Just Steps From The Ocean..On Kauai's Sunny W Side * TVNC4216
Kai Nalu, Spacious, Beachfront Home
Kai Nalu, Spacious, Beachfront Home
Waimea
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Waimea. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Cook Landing Site and Captain Cook Monument ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (43 reviews)
Even better than the photos!
"This VRBO was everything we hoped for and more! The location was unbeatable—right on the beach, with stunning ocean views and just a short walk to restaurants and shops. The place itself was even better than the photos. Super clean and stocked with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The ..."

Reviewed on 26 Feb. 2025

Kai Nalu, Spacious, Beachfront Home
Castle Kaha Lani Resort
Castle Kaha Lani Resort
3 out of 5
4460 Nehe Rd, Lihue, HI
Book a stay at this beach condo in Lihue. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (738 reviews)
"The property was flawless! The crew there keeping the grounds excellent is doing an amazing job. Gazing across the terrace out to the ocean is something we will never forget. Thank you so much to all at Castle Kaha Lani Resort for an amazing experience."

Reviewed on 1 Apr. 2025

Castle Kaha Lani Resort
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Popular places to visit

Waimea Canyon featuring a gorge or canyon

Waimea Canyon

5/5(20 reviews)

Gaze out at the colorful greens and reds of the majestic peaks and troughs in Kauai’s Grand Canyon of the Pacific.

Waimea Canyon
Waimea Canyon showing landscape views and a gorge or canyon

Waimea Canyon State Park

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Waimea Canyon State Park during your travels in Waimea. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

Waimea Canyon State Park
Waimea which includes mountains, general coastal views and landscape views

Kalalau Lookout

Find out about the history of Hanalei when you take a trip to Kalalau Lookout. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this romantic area.

Kalalau Lookout
Pu\'u O Kila Lookout showing landscape views and a gorge or canyon

Pu'u O Kila Lookout

Marvel at the scenic valley and its ridges that extend to the ocean. Hike through one of the world’s wettest terrains.

Pu'u O Kila Lookout
Captain Cook Monument

Captain Cook Monument

You can find out about the history of Waimea with a stop at Captain Cook Monument. Wander the beautiful beaches in this romantic area.

Captain Cook Monument
Waipo’o Falls

Waipo’o Falls

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Waipo’o Falls during your travels in Waimea. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Waipo’o Falls

Cities near West Side

Kekaha

Kekaha

Kalaheo showing a garden and a river or creek

Kalaheo

Swinging Bridge featuring a suspension bridge or treetop walkway

Hanapepe

Eleele

Eleele