Waimea Canyon - is a 20-minute trip up into the mountains behind Waimea Town, follow the road that leads to the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific." Here the great 3,400-foot deep gorge takes on the colors of the rainbow, ever changing as a kaleidoscope as the day progresses. One mile across and 10 miles long, the canyon is nature's tribute to the elements.

Fern Grotto - Only accessible by boat, this lava cavern is an exotic find past dense tropical greenery up the Wailua River. Maidenhair ferns hang in canopy-like stalactites from the cavern ceiling. The natural amphitheater is a favorite wedding spot accentuated with a small waterfall flowing over the top.

Secret Falls - can be experienced by kayaking up the Wailua River, docking the kayak, then taking a short hike up to the falls. This is best done with a guide.

Wailua Falls - The lookout on Maaolo road (route #583) in Hanamaulu faces twin falls of 80 feet that cascade to a clear pool below. In ancient times, the Hawaiian chiefs would dive into the pool from the cliff to prove their courage.

Opaekaa Falls - A drive along Highway 580 rewards sightseers with views of the falls and the river. The name translates to "rolling shrimp," so named for the shrimp that lay their eggs in the many rocky pools at the base of the falls.

See the Island Ni'ihau - journey with Holoholo Charters for an unforgetable to snorkel near the forbidden island of Ni'ihau.

Manawaiopuna Falls - This is the Jurassic Park Waterfall, but is not accessible by land. The only way to see these falls is by a Helicopter Tour.

Lumahai Beach - this was the setting for the motion picture "South Pacific" saw Mitzi Gaynor "wash that man right out of her hair" on its shores. This beach is one of the most photographed spots in the world. This beach is located just past Hanalei on route#56 going west.

Hanalei Valley - located just past Princeville, the road bends and then broadens into an overlook with the sweeping valley below. The land becomes a patchwork quilt of dark green taro farms and gleaming silver irrigation waters. The Hanalei River meanders through the valley to the bay. Green mountains rise behind the valley, with waterfalls cascading down its cliffs.

Cook's Landing - is located in Waimea, one of the oldest communities in Hawaii, this is the site where British explorer Captain James Cook first set foot in Hawaii in 1778.

Kalalau Lookout - this site provides a scenic view into the Kalalau Valley, Na Pali State Park, and the ocean that lies 4,000 feet below.

Kilauea Lighthouse - A landmark for more than three-quarters of a century, the lighthouse was deactivated in 1976 but remains a tourist attraction. Located two miles off SR 56.

Mount Waialeale - Averaging nearly 500 inches of rainfall annually, this area provides most of the water for all of Kauai's main rivers and lays claim to being the wettest spot on earth.