Kauai County, Hawaii

Waterfalls Near Kekaha, HI

There are 40 named waterfalls within a 30-mile radius of Kekaha, 2 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is ‘O‘opulele Falls, 9.2 miles northeast of town. Hanakāpīʻai Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.9 stars from 90 Google reviews). Most of the falls are northeast of Kekaha.

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 Kekaha at a Glance

Photo of Wai‘alae Falls, a waterfall 2.7 miles from ‘O‘opulele Falls
Pictured: nearby Wai‘alae Falls (2.7 mi)
Closest

‘O‘opulele Falls

9.2 miles northeast of Kekaha.

Photo of Wailua Falls near Wailua Homesteads, HI
Most visited

Wailua Falls

1,103 Google reviews, the most near Kekaha.

Photo of Wai‘alae Falls, a waterfall 3.0 miles from ʻOʻopulele Falls
Pictured: nearby Wai‘alae Falls (3.0 mi)
With recorded history

ʻOʻopulele Falls

Has a USGS description or naming history.

30 Waterfalls Near Kekaha, Ranked by Distance

  1. ‘O‘opulele Falls

    Waimea, HI · Kauai County · 9.2 mi northeast of Kekaha

    ‘O‘opulele Falls is the closest named waterfall to Kekaha, 9.2 miles to the northeast in Kauai County. Its own nearest town is Waimea.

    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96716 (GPS 22.0411, -159.5931)
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  2. ʻOʻopulele Falls

    Waimea, HI · Kauai County · 9.2 mi northeast of Kekaha

    ʻOʻopulele Falls lies 9.2 miles northeast of Kekaha in Kauai County, number 2 of 30 by distance. USGS notes: 9 mi N of Hanapepe.

    Address
    Kauai County, HI (GPS 22.0378, -159.5904)
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  3. Waipoʻo Falls

    Kekaha, HI · Kauai County · 10 mi north of Kekaha
    4.8 (19 reviews)

    Waipoʻo Falls lies 10 miles north of Kekaha in Kauai County, number 3 of 30 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Kekaha.

    Rating
    4.8 (19 Google reviews)
    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96796 (GPS 22.1043, -159.6615)
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  4. Waiʻalae Falls

    Waimea, HI · Kauai County · 10 mi northeast of Kekaha

    Waiʻalae Falls lies 10 miles northeast of Kekaha in Kauai County, number 4 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Waimea.

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

    Waimea, HI · Kauai County · 10 mi northeast of Kekaha
    5.0 (1 reviews)

    Wai‘alae Falls lies 10 miles northeast of Kekaha in Kauai County, number 5 of 30 by distance. It ranks 12th for review count among waterfalls near Kekaha. 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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  6. Waipo‘o Falls

    Kekaha, HI · Kauai County · 10 mi north of Kekaha
    4.6 (5 reviews)

    Waipo‘o Falls lies 10 miles north of Kekaha in Kauai County, number 6 of 30 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Kekaha.

    Rating
    4.6 (5 Google reviews)
    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96796 (GPS 22.1075, -159.6644)
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  7. ʻĀwini Falls

    Waimea, HI · Kauai County · 10 mi northeast of Kekaha

    ʻĀwini Falls lies 10 miles northeast of Kekaha in Kauai County, number 7 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Waimea.

    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96716 (GPS 22.1002, -159.6370)
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  8. Ooiki Falls

    Kalaheo, HI · Kauai County · 11 mi east of Kekaha

    Ooiki Falls lies 11 miles east of Kekaha in Kauai County, number 8 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Kalaheo.

    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96741 (GPS 21.9590, -159.5422)
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  9. Waiānuenue Falls

    Kalaheo, HI · Kauai County · 11 mi northeast of Kekaha

    Waiānuenue Falls lies 11 miles northeast of Kekaha in Kauai County, number 9 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Kalaheo.

    Address
    Kauai County, HI (GPS 22.0348, -159.5519)
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  10. Waiolue Falls

    Kalaheo, HI · Kauai County · 11 mi east of Kekaha
    3.0 (6 reviews)

    Waiolue Falls lies 11 miles east of Kekaha in Kauai County, number 10 of 30 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Kekaha. 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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  11. Kaukiuki Falls

    Kalaheo, HI · Kauai County · 11 mi east of Kekaha
    5.0 (2 reviews)

    Kaukiuki Falls lies 11 miles east of Kekaha in Kauai County, number 11 of 30 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Kekaha. 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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  12. Waikaka Falls

    Kalaheo, HI · Kauai County · 12 mi northeast of Kekaha

    Waikaka Falls lies 12 miles northeast of Kekaha in Kauai County, number 12 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Kalaheo.

    Address
    Kauai County, HI (GPS 22.0475, -159.5523)
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  13. Mōhihi Falls

    Waimea, HI · Kauai County · 12 mi northeast of Kekaha

    Mōhihi Falls lies 12 miles northeast of Kekaha in Kauai County, number 13 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Waimea.

    Address
    Kauai County, HI (GPS 22.1149, -159.6216)
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  14. Moeloa Falls

    Waimea, HI · Kauai County · 12 mi northeast of Kekaha
    5.0 (2 reviews)

    Moeloa Falls lies 12 miles northeast of Kekaha in Kauai County, number 14 of 30 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Kekaha. Its own nearest town is Waimea.

    Rating
    5.0 (2 Google reviews)
    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96716 (GPS 22.1215, -159.6292)
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  15. Manawaiopuna Falls

    Kalaheo, HI · Kauai County · 12 mi east of Kekaha
    4.5 (35 reviews)

    Manawaiopuna Falls lies 12 miles east of Kekaha in Kauai County, number 15 of 30 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Kekaha. 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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  16. Halulu Falls

    Kalaheo, HI · Kauai County · 12 mi east of Kekaha

    Halulu Falls lies 12 miles east of Kekaha in Kauai County, number 16 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Kalaheo.

    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96741 (GPS 22.0073, -159.5290)
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  17. Paaiki Falls

    Kekaha, HI · Kauai County · 12 mi north of Kekaha

    Paaiki Falls lies 12 miles north of Kekaha in Kauai County, number 17 of 30 by distance.

    Address
    Kauai County, HI (GPS 22.1437, -159.7171)
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  18. Kāhili Falls

    Kalaheo, HI · Kauai County · 12 mi east of Kekaha
    5.0 (1 reviews)

    Kāhili Falls lies 12 miles east of Kekaha in Kauai County, number 18 of 30 by distance. It ranks 13th for review count among waterfalls near Kekaha. 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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  19. Hoʻoleʻa Falls

    Princeville, HI · Kauai County · 14 mi north of Kekaha

    Hoʻoleʻa Falls lies 14 miles north of Kekaha in Kauai County, number 19 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Princeville.

    Address
    Kauai County, HI (GPS 22.1710, -159.6597)
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  20. Ho‘ole‘a Falls

    Princeville, HI · Kauai County · 15 mi north of Kekaha
    5.0 (2 reviews)

    Ho‘ole‘a Falls lies 15 miles north of Kekaha in Kauai County, number 20 of 30 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Kekaha. Its own nearest town is Princeville.

    Rating
    5.0 (2 Google reviews)
    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96746 (GPS 22.1742, -159.6622)
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  21. Hinalele Falls

    Wailua Homesteads, HI · Kauai County · 15 mi northeast of Kekaha
    5.0 (2 reviews)

    Hinalele Falls lies 15 miles northeast of Kekaha in Kauai County, number 21 of 30 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Kekaha. 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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  22. Pūwainui Falls

    Princeville, HI · Kauai County · 15 mi northeast of Kekaha

    Pūwainui Falls lies 15 miles northeast of Kekaha 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. Hanakoa Falls

    Princeville, HI · Kauai County · 16 mi north of Kekaha

    Hanakoa Falls lies 16 miles north of Kekaha in Kauai County, number 23 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Princeville.

    Address
    Kauai County, HI (GPS 22.1866, -159.6153)
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  24. Hāli‘i Falls

    Puhi, HI · Kauai County · 17 mi east of Kekaha
    3.0 (2 reviews)

    Hāli‘i Falls lies 17 miles east of Kekaha in Kauai County, number 24 of 30 by distance. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near Kekaha. 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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  25. Hāliʻi Falls

    Puhi, HI · Kauai County · 17 mi east of Kekaha

    Hāliʻi Falls lies 17 miles east of Kekaha in Kauai County, number 25 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Puhi.

    Address
    Kauai County, HI (GPS 22.0059, -159.4545)
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  26. Hanakāpīʻai Falls

    Princeville, HI · Kauai County · 17 mi northeast of Kekaha
    4.9 (90 reviews)

    Hanakāpīʻai Falls lies 17 miles northeast of Kekaha in Kauai County, number 26 of 30 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Kekaha. Reached via a trail that runs from the beach, this 91-m. waterfall provides an impressive sight.

    Rating
    4.9 (90 Google reviews)
    Address
    Kauai County, HI 96746 (GPS 22.1855, -159.5950)
    Website
    hawaiistateparks.org
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  27. Limahuli Falls

    Princeville, HI · Kauai County · 18 mi northeast of Kekaha
    4.0 (2 reviews)

    Limahuli Falls lies 18 miles northeast of Kekaha in Kauai County, number 27 of 30 by distance. It ranks 11th for review count among waterfalls near Kekaha. 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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  28. Uhauʻiole Falls

    Wailua Homesteads, HI · Kauai County · 20 mi northeast of Kekaha

    Uhauʻiole Falls lies 20 miles northeast of Kekaha in Kauai County, number 28 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Wailua Homesteads.

    Address
    Kauai County, HI (GPS 22.0861, -159.4355)
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  29. Kapakanui Falls

    Wailua Homesteads, HI · Kauai County · 20 mi northeast of Kekaha
    4.0 (1 reviews)

    Kapakanui Falls lies 20 miles northeast of Kekaha in Kauai County, number 29 of 30 by distance. It ranks 14th for review count among waterfalls near Kekaha. 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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  30. Kapaka Nui Falls

    Wailua Homesteads, HI · Kauai County · 20 mi northeast of Kekaha

    Kapaka Nui Falls lies 20 miles northeast of Kekaha in Kauai County, number 30 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Wailua Homesteads.

    Address
    Kauai County, HI (GPS 22.1026, -159.4382)
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Where the Waterfalls Are

Kekaha 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 Kekaha: 21 to the northeast, 13 to the east, and 6 to the north. They are spread across Kauai County (40). The average distance is 15.7 miles.

By Distance

Within 10 miles of Kekaha

‘O‘opulele Falls (9.2 mi), ʻOʻopulele Falls (9.2 mi)

10 to 20 miles of Kekaha

Waipoʻo Falls (10 mi), Waiʻalae Falls (10 mi), Wai‘alae Falls (10 mi), Waipo‘o Falls (10 mi), ʻĀwini Falls (10 mi), Ooiki Falls (11 mi), Waiānuenue Falls (11 mi), Waiolue Falls (11 mi), Kaukiuki Falls (11 mi), Waikaka Falls (12 mi), Mōhihi Falls (12 mi), Moeloa Falls (12 mi), Manawaiopuna Falls (12 mi), Halulu Falls (12 mi), Paaiki Falls (12 mi), Kāhili Falls (12 mi), Hoʻoleʻa Falls (14 mi), Ho‘ole‘a Falls (15 mi), Hinalele Falls (15 mi), Pūwainui Falls (15 mi), Hanakoa Falls (16 mi), Hāli‘i Falls (17 mi), Hāliʻi Falls (17 mi), Hanakāpīʻai Falls (17 mi), Limahuli Falls (18 mi), Uhauʻiole Falls (20 mi), Kapakanui Falls (20 mi), Kapaka Nui Falls (20 mi)

20 to 30 miles of Kekaha

Kapakaiki Falls (20 mi), Waihunehune Falls (21 mi), Hoʻopōuli Falls (21 mi), Kaholalele Falls (21 mi), Koholālele Falls (21 mi), Wailua Falls (22 mi), ʻŌpaekaʻa Falls (23 mi), Opae Kalaole Falls (24 mi), Hoʻopiʻi Falls (26 mi), Kīlauea Falls (26 mi)

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Waterfalls Near Kekaha: FAQs

How many waterfalls are near Kekaha, HI?

40 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Kekaha: 2 within 10 miles, 28 10 to 20 miles, 10 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.

What is the closest waterfall to Kekaha?

‘O‘opulele Falls in Kauai County is the closest, about 9.2 miles northeast of Kekaha.

What is the best-rated waterfall near Kekaha?

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 Kekaha in?

Kauai County (40).

How does Kekaha compare with other Hawaii towns?

Kekaha ranks 5th of the 23 Hawaii towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.