Places to visit near

Kapaau

Kapaau is a town in Hawaiʻi district, Hawaii, United States of about 1,734 people. Within 50 km by road there are 146 places to visit: 85 hill stations & viewpoints, 43 beaches & coast and 10 waterfalls. The must-see places are Pololū Valley, Kohala and Waimanu Valley.

20.2339° N, 155.8019° WPop. 1,734

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Within 30 km84 places
Within 50 km146
Must-see30
Notable240
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Kapaau

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:32 pm

61 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 Kapaau
  2. Pahoa Beachbeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Kauhola Point Lighthousebeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. Pololū Valleyviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Kohalaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Puu Kahaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Kapaau
Today’s loopKapaauStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Kapaau?

Pololū Valley (viewpoint, about 10 km), Pahoa Beach (beach, about 4 km), Puu Kaha (viewpoint, about 4 km), Kauhola Point Lighthouse (beach, about 4 km), Kohala (viewpoint, about 25 km), Waimanu Valley (viewpoint, about 25 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Kapaau?

146 places on Spotwander: 85 hill stations & viewpoints, 43 beaches & coast, 10 waterfalls, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kapaau?

Puu Kaha, about 4 km by road; Puʻuonale (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Kapaau?

Pahoa Beach, about 4 km by road; Kauhola Point Lighthouse (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Kapaau?

Start in Kapaau, visit Pahoa Beach, then Kauhola Point Lighthouse, then Pololū Valley, then Kohala, then Puu Kaha, and drive back — about 61 km by road in all.