| next to the kokee natural history museum this no-frills lodge is surrounded by state parks and forest reserves. decorated in a rustic style, cabins (either dorm-style with bunk beds or 2-bedroom units) have kitchens with gas/electric and wood-burning stoves; some feature hardwood floors. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. on-site there's a gift shop, cocktail lounge and restaurant serving local and international food, plus hiking trails, bird watching and hunting
Lihue Airport 1 hr 17
Hāʻena State Park (2 hr 17)
230-acre park at the end of Kuhio Highway, offering access to a beach, sea caves & ancient sites. Polihale State Park (58 min)
Isolated white sand beach with rough waters, a backdrop of cliffs & no facilities. Ke'e Beach (2 hr 17)
Idyllic sandy island beach on a trail with a reef for summer snorkelling, restroom & showers. Waimea Canyon, Kauai (6 min) Kōkeʻe State Park (5 min)
A lush, mountainous park with waterfalls, a campground, a museum & panoramic ocean & valley views. Kalalau Valley (8 min)
Picturesque hideaway with a remote white-sand beach & lush forest, surrounded by fluted peaks. Kalalau Lookout (8 min)
Popular lookout point for picturesque panoramas over the Kalalau Valley & the ocean. Hanalei Bay (1 hr 59)
The north shore's largest bay featuring a long, scenic beach with dramatic views of the mountains. Waimea Canyon Trail (3 min)
Overlooking a deep gorge, this hiking area offers scenic views, waterfalls & seasonal trout fishing. Nā Pali Coast State Wilderness Park (8 min)
Mountainous spot for hiking & camping features waterfalls & an abundance of tropical plants. Hanakāpī‘ai Beach (2 hr 18)
Secluded sand beach amid rock formations with a rugged hiking trail & turbulent water conditions. Tunnels Beach (2 hr 12)
Low-key sand beach backed by picturesque tropical vegetation, with shallow reefs for snorkeling. Kalalau Beach (8 min)
This remote island beach surrounded by lush hills is known for its rugged setting & powerful surf. Waimea Canyon State Park (12 min)
Expansive, mountain top gorge known as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific features sweeping views. Hanakapiai Falls (2 hr 16)
Reached via a trail that runs from the beach, this 91-m. waterfall provides an impressive sight. | 
