Kauai County, Hawaii

Waterfalls Near Kapa'a, HI

There are 40 named waterfalls within a 30-mile radius of Kapa'a, 14 of them inside 10 miles. Hoʻopiʻi Falls is the closest at 2.4 miles to the northwest. Hanakāpīʻai Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.9 stars from 90 Google reviews). Most of the falls are west of Kapa'a.

Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.

Photo of Wailua Falls in Kauai County, Hawaii
Pictured: Wailua Falls, HI

Best Waterfalls Near Kapa'a at a Glance

Photo of Wailua Falls near Wailua Homesteads, HI
Most visited

Wailua Falls

1,103 Google reviews, the most near Kapa'a.

30 Waterfalls Near Kapa'a, Ranked by Distance

  1. Hoʻopiʻi Falls

    Kapa'a, HI · Kauai County · 2.4 mi northwest of Kapa'a
    4.5 (289 reviews)

    Hoʻopiʻi Falls is the closest named waterfall to Kapa'a, 2.4 miles to the northwest in Kauai County. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Kapa'a. A hiking trail through a jungle leads to this series of scenic waterfalls with pools for swimming.

    Rating
    4.5 (289 Google reviews)
    Address
    Kapaʻa, HI 96746
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  2. ʻŌpaekaʻa Falls

    Wailua Homesteads, HI · Kauai County · 3.3 mi southwest of Kapa'a
    4.3 (205 reviews)

    ʻŌpaekaʻa Falls lies 3.3 miles southwest of Kapa'a in Kauai County, number 2 of 30 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Kapa'a. An overlook provides distant views of this scenic waterfall cascading in a lush environment.

    Rating
    4.3 (205 Google reviews)
    Address
    Wailua Homesteads, HI 96746
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  3. Wailua Falls

    Wailua Homesteads, HI · Kauai County · 4.7 mi southwest of Kapa'a
    4.5 (1,103 reviews)

    Wailua Falls lies 4.7 miles southwest of Kapa'a in Kauai County, number 3 of 30 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Kapa'a. Dramatic double waterfall known for rainbows & its place in the "Fantasy Island" opening credits.

    Rating
    4.5 (1,103 Google reviews)
    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96746 (GPS 22.0346, -159.3786)
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  4. Koholālele Falls

    Wailua Homesteads, HI · Kauai County · 5.0 mi west of Kapa'a

    Koholālele Falls lies 5.0 miles west of Kapa'a in Kauai County, number 4 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Wailua Homesteads.

    Address
    Kauai County, HI (GPS 22.0554, -159.3941)
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  5. Kaholalele Falls

    Wailua Homesteads, HI · Kauai County · 5.0 mi west of Kapa'a
    3.5 (8 reviews)

    Kaholalele Falls lies 5.0 miles west of Kapa'a in Kauai County, number 5 of 30 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Kapa'a. Its own nearest town is Wailua Homesteads.

    Rating
    3.5 (8 Google reviews)
    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96746 (GPS 22.0560, -159.3947)
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  6. Opae Kalaole Falls

    Anahola, HI · Kauai County · 5.0 mi northwest of Kapa'a
    2.5 (4 reviews)

    Opae Kalaole Falls lies 5.0 miles northwest of Kapa'a in Kauai County, number 6 of 30 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Kapa'a. Its own nearest town is Anahola.

    Rating
    2.5 (4 Google reviews)
    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96746 (GPS 22.1254, -159.3758)
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  7. Uhauʻiole Falls

    Wailua Homesteads, HI · Kauai County · 7.5 mi west of Kapa'a

    Uhauʻiole Falls lies 7.5 miles west of Kapa'a in Kauai County, number 7 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Wailua Homesteads.

    Address
    Kauai County, HI (GPS 22.0861, -159.4355)
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  8. Kapakaiki Falls

    Wailua Homesteads, HI · Kauai County · 7.6 mi west of Kapa'a

    Kapakaiki Falls lies 7.6 miles west of Kapa'a in Kauai County, number 8 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Wailua Homesteads.

    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96746 (GPS 22.1012, -159.4350)
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  9. Kapaka Nui Falls

    Wailua Homesteads, HI · Kauai County · 7.9 mi west of Kapa'a

    Kapaka Nui Falls lies 7.9 miles west of Kapa'a in Kauai County, number 9 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Wailua Homesteads.

    Address
    Kauai County, HI (GPS 22.1026, -159.4382)
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  10. Kapakanui Falls

    Wailua Homesteads, HI · Kauai County · 8.1 mi west of Kapa'a
    4.0 (1 reviews)

    Kapakanui Falls lies 8.1 miles west of Kapa'a in Kauai County, number 10 of 30 by distance. It ranks 13th for review count among waterfalls near Kapa'a. Its own nearest town is Wailua Homesteads.

    Rating
    4.0 (1 Google reviews)
    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96746 (GPS 22.1061, -159.4414)
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  11. Waihunehune Falls

    Kilauea, HI · Kauai County · 8.9 mi northwest of Kapa'a

    Waihunehune Falls lies 8.9 miles northwest of Kapa'a in Kauai County, number 11 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Kilauea.

    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96754 (GPS 22.1363, -159.4415)
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  12. Hoʻopōuli Falls

    Kilauea, HI · Kauai County · 9.6 mi northwest of Kapa'a

    Hoʻopōuli Falls lies 9.6 miles northwest of Kapa'a in Kauai County, number 12 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Kilauea.

    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96754 (GPS 22.1490, -159.4469)
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  13. Hāliʻi Falls

    Puhi, HI · Kauai County · 9.9 mi southwest of Kapa'a

    Hāliʻi Falls lies 9.9 miles southwest of Kapa'a in Kauai County, number 13 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Puhi.

    Address
    Kauai County, HI (GPS 22.0059, -159.4545)
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  14. Hāli‘i Falls

    Puhi, HI · Kauai County · 10.0 mi southwest of Kapa'a
    3.0 (2 reviews)

    Hāli‘i Falls lies 10.0 miles southwest of Kapa'a in Kauai County, number 14 of 30 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Kapa'a. Its own nearest town is Puhi.

    Rating
    3.0 (2 Google reviews)
    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96741 (GPS 22.0092, -159.4572)
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  15. Kīlauea Falls

    Kilauea, HI · Kauai County · 11 mi northwest of Kapa'a
    2.6 (29 reviews)

    Kīlauea Falls lies 11 miles northwest of Kapa'a in Kauai County, number 15 of 30 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Kapa'a. USGS notes: In course of Kilauea Stream, on Kauai, 0.5 mi E of Kilauea.

    Rating
    2.6 (29 Google reviews)
    Address
    Kilauea, HI 96754
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  16. Hinalele Falls

    Wailua Homesteads, HI · Kauai County · 13 mi west of Kapa'a
    5.0 (2 reviews)

    Hinalele Falls lies 13 miles west of Kapa'a in Kauai County, number 16 of 30 by distance. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near Kapa'a. Its own nearest town is Wailua Homesteads.

    Rating
    5.0 (2 Google reviews)
    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96746 (GPS 22.0900, -159.5153)
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  17. Kāhili Falls

    Kalaheo, HI · Kauai County · 14 mi southwest of Kapa'a
    5.0 (1 reviews)

    Kāhili Falls lies 14 miles southwest of Kapa'a in Kauai County, number 17 of 30 by distance. It ranks 14th for review count among waterfalls near Kapa'a. Its own nearest town is Kalaheo.

    Rating
    5.0 (1 Google reviews)
    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96741 (GPS 21.9956, -159.5218)
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  18. Halulu Falls

    Kalaheo, HI · Kauai County · 14 mi west of Kapa'a

    Halulu Falls lies 14 miles west of Kapa'a in Kauai County, number 18 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Kalaheo.

    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96741 (GPS 22.0073, -159.5290)
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  19. Manawaiopuna Falls

    Kalaheo, HI · Kauai County · 15 mi southwest of Kapa'a
    4.5 (35 reviews)

    Manawaiopuna Falls lies 15 miles southwest of Kapa'a in Kauai County, number 19 of 30 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Kapa'a. Located on private land, this 400-ft. waterfall seen in "Jurassic Park" is accessible by helicopter.

    Rating
    4.5 (35 Google reviews)
    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96741 (GPS 21.9884, -159.5256)
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  20. Waikaka Falls

    Kalaheo, HI · Kauai County · 15 mi west of Kapa'a

    Waikaka Falls lies 15 miles west of Kapa'a in Kauai County, number 20 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Kalaheo.

    Address
    Kauai County, HI (GPS 22.0475, -159.5523)
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  21. Waiānuenue Falls

    Kalaheo, HI · Kauai County · 15 mi west of Kapa'a

    Waiānuenue Falls lies 15 miles west of Kapa'a in Kauai County, number 21 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Kalaheo.

    Address
    Kauai County, HI (GPS 22.0348, -159.5519)
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  22. Pūwainui Falls

    Princeville, HI · Kauai County · 16 mi west of Kapa'a

    Pūwainui Falls lies 16 miles west of Kapa'a in Kauai County, number 22 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Princeville.

    Address
    Kauai County, HI (GPS 22.1358, -159.5578)
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  23. Kaukiuki Falls

    Kalaheo, HI · Kauai County · 16 mi southwest of Kapa'a
    5.0 (2 reviews)

    Kaukiuki Falls lies 16 miles southwest of Kapa'a in Kauai County, number 23 of 30 by distance. It ranks 11th for review count among waterfalls near Kapa'a. Its own nearest town is Kalaheo.

    Rating
    5.0 (2 Google reviews)
    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96741 (GPS 21.9528, -159.5345)
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  24. Ooiki Falls

    Kalaheo, HI · Kauai County · 16 mi southwest of Kapa'a

    Ooiki Falls lies 16 miles southwest of Kapa'a in Kauai County, number 24 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Kalaheo.

    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96741 (GPS 21.9590, -159.5422)
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  25. Waiolue Falls

    Kalaheo, HI · Kauai County · 17 mi southwest of Kapa'a
    3.0 (6 reviews)

    Waiolue Falls lies 17 miles southwest of Kapa'a in Kauai County, number 25 of 30 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Kapa'a. Its own nearest town is Kalaheo.

    Rating
    3.0 (6 Google reviews)
    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96741 (GPS 21.9480, -159.5370)
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  26. ʻOʻopulele Falls

    Waimea, HI · Kauai County · 18 mi west of Kapa'a

    ʻOʻopulele Falls lies 18 miles west of Kapa'a in Kauai County, number 26 of 30 by distance. USGS notes: 9 mi N of Hanapepe.

    Address
    Kauai County, HI (GPS 22.0378, -159.5904)
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  27. ‘O‘opulele Falls

    Waimea, HI · Kauai County · 18 mi west of Kapa'a

    ‘O‘opulele Falls lies 18 miles west of Kapa'a in Kauai County, number 27 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Waimea.

    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96716 (GPS 22.0411, -159.5931)
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  28. Waiʻalae Falls

    Waimea, HI · Kauai County · 18 mi west of Kapa'a

    Waiʻalae Falls lies 18 miles west of Kapa'a in Kauai County, number 28 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Waimea.

    Address
    Kauai County, HI (GPS 22.0746, -159.6058)
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  29. Wai‘alae Falls

    Waimea, HI · Kauai County · 19 mi west of Kapa'a
    5.0 (1 reviews)

    Wai‘alae Falls lies 19 miles west of Kapa'a in Kauai County, number 29 of 30 by distance. It ranks 15th for review count among waterfalls near Kapa'a. Its own nearest town is Waimea.

    Rating
    5.0 (1 Google reviews)
    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96716 (GPS 22.0778, -159.6092)
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  30. Limahuli Falls

    Princeville, HI · Kauai County · 19 mi northwest of Kapa'a
    4.0 (2 reviews)

    Limahuli Falls lies 19 miles northwest of Kapa'a in Kauai County, number 30 of 30 by distance. It ranks 12th for review count among waterfalls near Kapa'a. Its own nearest town is Princeville.

    Rating
    4.0 (2 Google reviews)
    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96746 (GPS 22.2011, -159.5821)
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Where the Waterfalls Are

Kapa'a sits in or near the Kauai area of Hawaii. Kauai leads the state with 40 named falls. Its central peaks are among the rainiest places on Earth, and the runoff has carved the island into ridges, valleys and amphitheater-headed canyons. On the east side near Wailua, Wailua Falls is a roadside double fall seen from an overlook, and Opaekaa Falls is viewed from a distance across a lush valley. Hoopii Falls near Kapaa is reached by a muddy forest trail. On the north shore, Hanakapiai Falls lies inland along the Na Pali coast, while the Waimea and Kalaheo areas on the drier west side give access to canyon-rim views of falls in Waimea Canyon and the interior. Read the Hawaii waterfall guide.

By direction from Kapa'a: 24 to the west, 9 to the southwest, and 7 to the northwest. They are spread across Kauai County (40). The average distance is 14.1 miles.

By Distance

Within 10 miles of Kapa'a

Hoʻopiʻi Falls (2.4 mi), ʻŌpaekaʻa Falls (3.3 mi), Wailua Falls (4.7 mi), Koholālele Falls (5.0 mi), Kaholalele Falls (5.0 mi), Opae Kalaole Falls (5.0 mi), Uhauʻiole Falls (7.5 mi), Kapakaiki Falls (7.6 mi), Kapaka Nui Falls (7.9 mi), Kapakanui Falls (8.1 mi), Waihunehune Falls (8.9 mi), Hoʻopōuli Falls (9.6 mi), Hāliʻi Falls (9.9 mi), Hāli‘i Falls (10.0 mi)

10 to 20 miles of Kapa'a

Kīlauea Falls (11 mi), Hinalele Falls (13 mi), Kāhili Falls (14 mi), Halulu Falls (14 mi), Manawaiopuna Falls (15 mi), Waikaka Falls (15 mi), Waiānuenue Falls (15 mi), Pūwainui Falls (16 mi), Kaukiuki Falls (16 mi), Ooiki Falls (16 mi), Waiolue Falls (17 mi), ʻOʻopulele Falls (18 mi), ‘O‘opulele Falls (18 mi), Waiʻalae Falls (18 mi), Wai‘alae Falls (19 mi), Limahuli Falls (19 mi), Hanakāpīʻai Falls (19 mi), Mōhihi Falls (20 mi)

20 to 30 miles of Kapa'a

Moeloa Falls (20 mi), ʻĀwini Falls (20 mi), Hanakoa Falls (20 mi), Waipoʻo Falls (22 mi), Waipo‘o Falls (22 mi), Hoʻoleʻa Falls (23 mi), Ho‘ole‘a Falls (23 mi), Paaiki Falls (26 mi)

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Waterfalls Near Kapa'a: FAQs

How many waterfalls are near Kapa'a, HI?

40 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Kapa'a: 14 within 10 miles, 18 10 to 20 miles, 8 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.

What is the closest waterfall to Kapa'a?

Hoʻopiʻi Falls in Kauai County is the closest, about 2.4 miles northwest of Kapa'a.

What is the best-rated waterfall near Kapa'a?

Hanakāpīʻai Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.9 stars from 90 Google reviews. The most reviewed is Wailua Falls.

Which counties are the waterfalls near Kapa'a in?

Kauai County (40).

How does Kapa'a compare with other Hawaii towns?

Kapa'a ranks 9th of the 23 Hawaii towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.