Kapaa vacation rentals

Reconnect with nature in Kapaa

Set your eyes on the Kapaa coast and you'll be tantalized by a layer cake of emerald-green grass, sugar-white sand and aquamarine water. It's the kind of place you come to rest, relax and reconnect with nature. In fact, Kauai's relationship with Mother Nature is so deep-rooted that, by law, no building is allowed to surpass the height of a coconut palm. If this is your idea of barefoot luxury, Kapaa vacation rentals fit the bill perfectly. Take your pick of low rise condos, just steps from the sand.

Chasing waterfalls in Kapaa

Considered one of Hawaii's most sacred sites, Wailua River State Park is dotted with ancient stone temples and high chief monuments. Kayak tours offer a unique chance to explore the river's tangled jungles and tumbling waterfalls. For one of Kauai's best photo opportunities, don't miss Wailua Falls. They cascade down a sheer cliffside dripping with tropical foliage. After a long day of chasing waterfalls, there's nothing better than sunset Mai Tais on the deck of your Kapaa vacation rental condo.

Catch the Kapaa sweet spot

Summer is high season on Kauai, when Kapaa and its fellow beach towns hum with activity. Expect clear skies, calm seas and sultry temperatures. School holidays mean the Memorial Day to Labor Day stretch is always busy. However, with access to lush gardens, sparkling pools and private beaches, Kapaa vacation rentals provide a textbook setting for sun-filled family memories. Things don't slow down in the winter, when Kauai serves up world-class surfing and incredible whale-watching opportunities. Late spring and early fall are considered sweet spots. You'll enjoy quieter beaches and irresistible discounts, despite there being every chance of flawless weather.

Kapaa – a gateway to the "Garden Isle"

Kauai is blessed with the kind of raw natural beauty that made Jurassic Park film scouts go weak at the knees. It's known as the "Garden Isle" in a nod to the lush tropical rainforests that cover much of its interior. For a quintessential Kauai experience, spend an hour or 2 getting lost in Smith's Tropical Paradise. The botanic garden is a wonderland of grassy lawns, glassy ponds and tropical flowers. While Waimea Canyon tends to steal the spotlight, Kapaa's Sleeping Giant Mountain is just as impressive. Take your pick of 3 trails that unlock access to Kauai's Hollywood-worthy views.

Traveling to and around Kapaa

The nearest airport is in Lihue Airport (LIH), located 7 mi (11.3 km) from the city center.