Līhuʻe · Island history & culture
Kauaʻi Museum
A journey through Kauaʻi and Niʻihau history, with cultural exhibits, artifacts, art, and programs in central Līhuʻe.
WHILE YOU’RE HERE
Things to do in Kauaʻi today & nearby
Find Kauaʻi activities, beaches, attractions, golf and food stops, with photos, maps and planning details.
Choose the North Shore, East Side, South Shore, or west side. Check current park and road notices before driving toward Hāʻena or Waimea Canyon.
Things to do near me Events today & this weekend
Before setting out, check current State Park closures and local weather alerts. Reservations do not override a closure.
Choose your outing
Places to start
Līhuʻe · Historic sugar plantation
Grove Farm Museum
A preserved homestead and working landscape that interprets Kauaʻi’s sugar plantation era and the people who lived and worked there.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 4050 Nawiliwili Rd, Lihue, HI 96766, USA
Lāwaʻi / Kōloa
Allerton Garden
A landscaped garden where plants, art, and the stories of Queen Emma and the Allertons meet.
Tours cancelled through September 25, 2026, according to NTBG. Reopening is not yet confirmed.
Hāʻena
Limahuli Garden & Preserve
A garden and preserve sharing Hawaiian stewardship, native plants, and the cultural landscape of Limahuli Valley.
Rating & price sources
Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 5-8291 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei, HI 96714, USA
Tours cancelled through September 25, 2026, according to NTBG. Reopening is not yet confirmed.
Kōkeʻe
Kōkeʻe Natural History Museum
Natural-history museum and trail-information center for Kōkeʻe and Waimea Canyon.
North Shore
Kīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge
Seabird refuge and historic lighthouse site.
Temporarily closed for post-hurricane repairs and maintenance
North Shore
Hāʻena Beach Park
Coastal scenery beneath Mount Makana.
County recovery notice lists this park closed until further notice. Reopening not confirmed.
North Shore
Kēʻē Beach
At Hāʻena State Park. Check entry and parking reservations.
Closure notice reviewed October 4, 2026: Hāʻena State Park is covered by the current Kauaʻi State Park closure notice.
Food between stops
Plan around the day
Rainy-day options · Ideas with kids · Reservations before you go