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Hanamā‘ulu

Hanamā‘ulu is a town in Kauaʻi district, Hawaii, United States of about 3,835 people. Within 50 km by road there are 247 places to visit: 74 beaches & coast, 58 hill stations & viewpoints and 42 waterfalls. The must-see places are Kauai Museum, Wailua Falls and Wailua River State Park.

21.9977° N, 159.3592° WPop. 3,835

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Within 30 km157 places
Within 50 km247
Must-see48
Notable194
Best timeOctober to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Kauai Museum, museum near Hanamā‘ulu
Must-see

Kauai Museum

Museum · 3 km

Wailua Falls, waterfall near Hanamā‘ulu
Must-see

Wailua Falls

Waterfall · 6 km

Wailua River State Park, nature spot near Hanamā‘ulu
Must-see

Wailua River State Park

Nature spot · 6 km

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One day from Hanamā‘ulu

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:41 pm

47 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Hanamā‘ulu
  2. Wailua Fallswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  3. Kukui Heiauheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Nawiliwili Baybeach · 1.5 hrs
  5. Huleia National Wildlife Refugenature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Kipu Fallswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Hanamā‘ulu
Today’s loopHanamā‘uluStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Hanamā‘ulu?

Kauai Museum (museum, about 3 km), Wailua Falls (waterfall, about 6 km), Wailua River State Park (nature spot, about 6 km), Nawiliwili Bay (beach, about 6 km), Huleia National Wildlife Refuge (nature spot, about 8 km), Kukui Heiau (heritage site, about 8 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Hanamā‘ulu?

247 places on Spotwander: 74 beaches & coast, 58 hill stations & viewpoints, 42 waterfalls, 20 wildlife, forests & gardens, 11 churches.

Which is the nearest beach to Hanamā‘ulu?

Hanamaulu Beach, about 2 km by road; Nukolii Beach Park (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Hanamā‘ulu?

Kalepa, about 1 km by road; Kailiiliahinale (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Hanamā‘ulu?

Start in Hanamā‘ulu, visit Wailua Falls, then Kukui Heiau, then Nawiliwili Bay, then Huleia National Wildlife Refuge, then Kipu Falls, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.