South Shore Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Beautiful sunrise on the southeast coast of Kaua’i. Taking during a family vacation here in June.
Beautiful sunrise on the southeast coast of Kaua’i. Taking during a family vacation here in June.
Photographing sunsets. The camera is such an integral part of our travels. We take a lot of pictures with our phones and post those as we go. We edit the SLR pics when we get home and try to share the best of those. We really dig Trover and the online community it provides. Thanks Trover!

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Tandem zip linnig at Kipu Ranch Kauai, Hawaii.  Pretty much an all day adventure. This was so much fun. It is expensive, but well worth it.
I would recommend visiting right before sunset. Watching the sunset and the reflection while listening to the waves, the blowhole, and the occasional rooster is super relaxing. It's fun standing right next to the blowhole and waiting for the water to spray out. I believe there are signs against going past the fences but a lot of people ignore it...

We visited in January and would definitely recommend visiting it!

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Where to stay in South Shore

Poipu which includes a beach, tropical scenes and landscape views

Poipu

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

Poipu is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Kiahuna Golf Course and Kiahuna Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Koloa.

Poipu
Wide panorama of the coastline around Lawa'i beach near Poipu on the south coast of Kauai

Bayview

Bayview might not have many top sights, but Poipu Bay Golf Course and Maha'ulepu Heritage Trail are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Bayview
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Omao

When in Omao, you can plan a visit to Koloa History Center and Lawai Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Omao
ATV Waterfall Tour - can swim here :)

Old Koloa Town

While there might not be top attractions in Old Koloa Town, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Koloa History Center and Kiahuna Golf Course.

Old Koloa Town
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa

Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa

4.5 out of 5
1571 Poipu Road Koloa HI
The price is NZ$1,774 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
NZ$1,774
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Koloa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
very clean rooms, older resort but very clean and comfortable, people very friendly and nice, definitely recommend it this place, if we’re going to be back next time this is the place we will definitely come back

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa
Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection

Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection

4.5 out of 5
2641 Poipu Rd Koloa HI
The price is NZ$1,185 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
NZ$1,185
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Koloa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and 5 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
Based on other reviews, we asked for a quiet room away from main area & noise. We were told, “You’re in bldg 10 so...” Bldg 10 is not quiet, it is literally closest to the pool slide. For a week, we heard yelling & screaming from the pool, all day long. Lived in our airpods. Terrible beds that rendered ...

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection
Sheraton Kauai Resort Villas

Sheraton Kauai Resort Villas

4 out of 5
2440 Hoonani Road Koloa HI
The price is NZ$589 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$589
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Koloa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Poipu ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (721 reviews)
Very clean room.

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Sheraton Kauai Resort Villas
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Sheraton Kauai Resort Villas

Sheraton Kauai Resort Villas

4 out of 5
2440 Hoonani Road Koloa HI
Stay at this hotel in Koloa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Poipu ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (721 reviews)
Very clean room.

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Sheraton Kauai Resort Villas
Kiahuna Plantation Resort Kauai by OUTRIGGER

Kiahuna Plantation Resort Kauai by OUTRIGGER

3 out of 5
2253 Poipu Rd Koloa HI
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Koloa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Poipu Beach and Poipu Shopping Village are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (995 reviews)
This was not a great hotel. Although they advertise A/C, it is only in a few of their rooms so don’t be fooled into thinking your room will have it. Also, the picture of the pool they show isn’t even on the hotel property. It is down the road across a busy street - you have to drive there. Not convenient ...

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Kiahuna Plantation Resort Kauai by OUTRIGGER
Castle Kiahuna Plantation & Beach Bungalows

Castle Kiahuna Plantation & Beach Bungalows

3 out of 5
2253B Poipu Rd Koloa HI
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Koloa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,054 reviews)
Everything was as expected. Had a wonderful time and great accomodations

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Castle Kiahuna Plantation & Beach Bungalows
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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