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40 Best and Fun Things To Do In Princeville, Hawaii


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This planned community situated on Kauai’s north shore is best known for its luxury homes that look out over the gorgeous landscape.

While it isn’t as sunny or hot as the South Shore, Princeville gets about 85 inches of annual rainfall, and is the reason why Kauai is often referred to as the Garden Isle.

It’s also home to the only tropical rainforests in the U.S., making it a popular film location for movies like Jurassic Park and Indiana Jones.

In addition, it’s full of exciting activities for visitors of all ages and interests to enjoy!

Some of these include flying above the treetops on a zipline, riding a horse to a spectacular waterfall, enjoying a round of golf at the Makai Golf Club, or taking a helicopter tour for some of the best views of the island.

If you’re ready for an adventure, plan your trip to Princeville today using our list of recommendations below as your guide

The 40 Most Popular Things To Do In Princeville, Hawaii

40. Wainiha Bay

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

39. Mokuaeae

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

38. Kenomene

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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37. Princeville Market

4.5 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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Location: 3838 Wyllie Road Princeville HI

Tel:  808 827 8700

Web Address:   http://westinprinceville.com/princeville-market

36. Fisheye Kauai Art Gallery

5.0 ★★★★★ (4 reviews)

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Credit: Joseph Dandona Jr., Google Maps

Location: 5 4280 Kuhio Hwy suit g 103 Princeville HI

Tel:  808 631 9645

Web Address:   http://fisheyekauai.com/

35. Kalihikai Beach

4.8 ★★★★★ (4 reviews)

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Credit: Taylor Fellows, Google Maps

34. The old Club Med trailhead

5.0 ★★★★★ (5 reviews)

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Location: 5210 Hanalei Plantation Road Princeville HI

33. Rice Mill & Taro Farm Tour

3.8 ★★★★☆ (6 reviews)

Location: 5 5070 Kuhio Hwy # A Hanalei HI

Tel:  808 651 3399

Web Address:   http://haraguchiricemill.org/

32. Kauai’s North Shore Surfing School

4.3 ★★★★☆ (6 reviews)

Location: 5 5080 Kuhio Hwy Hanalei HI

Tel:  808 826 9283

Web Address:   http://kauaisurflessons.com/

31. Kalihiwai Bay

4.5 ★★★★★ (6 reviews)

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30. Emmalani Park

3.8 ★★★★☆ (9 reviews)

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Location: 454017064 Princeville HI

Web Address:   http://princevillecommunity.com/view/emmalani-park.aspx

29. Fort Alexander

4.5 ★★★★★ (10 reviews)

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Location: 5520 Ka Haku Road Princeville HI

Web Address:   https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Alexander_(Hawaii)

28. Okolehao Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ (11 reviews)

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Location: 4726 Ohiki Road Princeville HI

27. Waioli Beach

4.9 ★★★★★ (16 reviews)

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26. Black Pot Beach

4.6 ★★★★★ (21 reviews)

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25. Havaiki Oceanic and Tribal Art

4.8 ★★★★★ (43 reviews)

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Location: 5 5161 Kuhio Hwy G Hanalei HI

Tel:  808 826 7606

Web Address:   https://havaikiart.com/

24. Michal – Art Studio, Gallery & Boutique of Hanalei

5.0 ★★★★★ (53 reviews)

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Credit: Michal – Art Studio, Gallery & Boutique of Hanalei, Google Maps

Location: 4489 Aku Road Hanalei HI

Tel:  585 364 2425

Web Address:   http://michalarts.com/

23. Okolehao Hiking Trailhead

4.4 ★★★★☆ (115 reviews)

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Location: 4732 Ohiki Road #4644 Princeville HI

Web Address:   http://kauai.gov/

22. Waiʻoli Huiʻia Church

4.8 ★★★★★ (149 reviews)

Location: 5 Kuhio Hwy #5363A Hanalei HI

Tel:  808 826 6253

Web Address:   http://hanaleichurch.org/

21. Wyllie’s Beach

4.5 ★★★★★ (159 reviews)

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20. Makai Golf Course

4.7 ★★★★★ (165 reviews)

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Location: 4080 Lei O Papa Road Princeville HI

Tel:  808 826 1912

Web Address:   http://makaigolf.com/index.php

19. Lumaha’i Beach

4.7 ★★★★★ (195 reviews)

Web Address:   http://kauai.gov/Parks

18. Puu Poa Beach

4.7 ★★★★★ (212 reviews)

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17. Hanalei Farmers Market

4.4 ★★★★☆ (217 reviews)

Credit: Sunrise Surf Lessons Kaua’i, Google Maps

Location: 5299 Kuhio Hwy Hanalei HI

Web Address:   http://halehalawai.org/

16. Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge

4.7 ★★★★★ (221 reviews)

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Location: Kapa`a HI

Tel:  808 828 1413

Web Address:   http://fws.gov/refuge/hanalei/

15. Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge

4.7 ★★★★★ (650 reviews)

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Location: Kilauea HI

Tel:  808 828 1413

Web Address:   https://fws.gov/refuge/kilauea_point/

14. Hanalei Beach

4.7 ★★★★★ (656 reviews)

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13. Haena State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (682 reviews)

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Location: 6CC9+8R Wainiha Hawaii Kapa`a HI

Tel:  808 274 3444

Web Address:   http://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/parks/kauai/haena-state-park/

12. Bar Acuda

4.6 ★★★★★ (709 reviews)

Credit: Michael Sima, Google Maps

Location: 5 5161 Kuhio Hwy Hanalei HI

Tel:  808 826 7081

Web Address:   https://cudahanalei.com/

11. Hanalei Pavilion Beach Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (902 reviews)

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Location: Hanalei HI

Tel:  808 241 4460

Web Address:   https://kauai.gov/

10. Kalypso Island Bar & Grill

4.4 ★★★★☆ (1,787 reviews)

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Location: 5 5156 Kuhio Hwy Hanalei HI

Tel:  808 826 9700

Web Address:   https://kalypsokauai.com/

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9. Pali Ke Kua Beach

4.3 ★★★★☆ (3 reviews)

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8. Puu Poa Beach

5.0 ★★★★★ (9 reviews)

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7. Sealodge Beach

4.5 ★★★★★ (81 reviews)

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6. Hideaway Beach

4.5 ★★★★★ (95 reviews)

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5. Hanalei Bay

4.8 ★★★★★ (210 reviews)

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4. Anini Beach

4.6 ★★★★★ (269 reviews)

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3. Hideaways Beach

4.6 ★★★★★ (361 reviews)

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Location: Princeville HI

2. Hanalei Valley Lookout

4.7 ★★★★★ (725 reviews)

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Location: Kuhio Hwy Princeville HI

1. Queen’s Bath

4.6 ★★★★★ (2,522 reviews)

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Location: Kapiolani Loop Princeville HI

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Princeville, Hawaii! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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