The east coast of Kauai Hawaii includes the towns of Lihue and Kappa and the
popular Coconut Coast. Lihue is the second largest town on the Hawaiian island of
Kauai with a population of about 6,000 people. The Lihue Airport and seaport at Nawiliwili Bay are the main entry points for visitors to Kauai
Hawaii.
A number of large stores and malls can be found in Lihue. They include
Kauai's largest shopping center (Kukui Grove Center), Macy's, K-Mart, Wal-Mart,
Home Depot and Costco.
The best parks and beaches on the east coast of Kauai are the following:
- Hanamaulu Beach Park
- Kalapaki Beach
- Lydgate State Park
- Ninini/Running Waters Beach
- Niumalu Beach Park
- Niumalu Harbor
- Wailua River State Park
Tourist attractions on the east coast of Kauai include the following:
- Fern Grotto
- Grove Farm Homestead Museum
- Huleia National Wildlife Refuge
- Kaua`i Museum (Lihue)
- Menehune (Alekoko) Fishpond
- Nawiliwili Harbor
- Opaekaa Falls
- Sleeping Giant (Nounou Mountain)
- Wailua Falls
Golf enthusiasts can enjoy a number of good golf courses on Kauai's east
coast. They include the following:
- Grove Farm Golf Course
- Kauai Lagoons Golf Club
- Puakea Golf Course
- Wailua Golf Course