Notable cave · Kauaʻi, Hawaii
Turtle cove
Turtle cove is a cave in Kauaʻi, Hawaii.
Turtle cove: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this cave: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Turtle cove
Season: Year-round; October to March is most comfortable, some caves flood in heavy rain.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Turtle cove — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 22.22885, -159.48251. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Turtle cove
- Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge · sanctuary · Kauaʻi · ~4 km · Must-see
- 'Anini Beach · beach · Kauaʻi · ~4 km · Must-see
- Lumahaʻi Beach · beach · Kauaʻi · ~6 km · Must-see
- Kauapea Beach · beach · Kauaʻi · ~9 km · Must-see
- Tunnels Beach · beach · Kauaʻi · ~10 km · Must-see
- Kīlauea Falls · waterfall · Kauaʻi · ~10 km · Must-see
- Limahuli Garden and Preserve · sanctuary · Kauaʻi · ~12 km · Must-see
- Makana · viewpoint · Kauaʻi · ~13 km · Must-see
- Haena State Park · sanctuary · Kauaʻi · ~13 km · Must-see
- Hanakapiʻai Beach · beach · Kauaʻi · ~15 km · Must-see
- Ka Loko Reservoir · lake · Kauaʻi · ~15 km · Must-see
- Hanakapi'ai Falls · waterfall · Kauaʻi · ~16 km · Must-see
- Kalalau Trail · viewpoint · Kauaʻi · ~18 km · Must-see
- Hanakoa Falls · waterfall · Kauaʻi · ~18 km · Must-see
- Alaka‘i Swamp · sanctuary · Kauaʻi · ~20 km · Must-see
- Keanapuka · viewpoint · Kauaʻi · ~20 km · Must-see
- Wai‘ale‘ale · viewpoint · Kauaʻi · ~22 km · Must-see
- Waiahuakua Falls, Hoolea Falls, and the Na Pali Coast Waterfalls · waterfall · Kauaʻi · ~24 km · Must-see
Other caves near Turtle cove
- Makauwahi Cave · cave · Kauaʻi · ~48 km · Must-see
- Maniniholo Dry Cave · cave · Kauaʻi · ~11 km
- Waikapalaʻe Wet Cave · cave · Kauaʻi · ~13 km
- Waikanaloa Wet Cave · cave · Kauaʻi · ~13 km
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Frequently asked
Is Turtle cove open today?
No visitor has reported the opening status for Turtle cove yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Turtle cove?
Year-round; October to March is most comfortable, some caves flood in heavy rain. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Turtle cove?
Nearby: Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge (sanctuary, 4 km), 'Anini Beach (beach, 4 km), Lumahaʻi Beach (beach, 6 km), Kauapea Beach (beach, 9 km), Tunnels Beach (beach, 10 km), Kīlauea Falls (waterfall, 10 km).
Is Turtle cove worth visiting?
Turtle cove is listed as a notable cave in Hawaii on Spotwander.