KAUAI.NAMENā Pali Coast State Park
This state park includes about 6,175 acres of the northwest part of Kauai’s coast.
Although this state park is inaccessible to vehicles, due to the steep and rugged Pali mountains, most people enjoy this state park by hiking, biking, kayaking, and even helicoptering through.
Nā Pali Coast State Park is one of the most popular attractions for tourists because it not only offers an opportunity to view nature around you, but you’re able to reach beautiful landings that look out over miles.
Because the trail rises steeply away from the beach, just twenty minutes of climbing will bring you to one of the most iconic viewpoints in Hawaii.
But make sure to bring an umbrella if you’re planning a picnic, because this area rains often and gets extremely muddy very quickly.
If you’re looking to access this park in a boat, make sure to eat a light breakfast as there can often be a lot of turbulence on the waves due to trade winds.
However, people say the bumps are worth it because the 5 hour roundtrip ride takes you to a point where you can truly enjoy the majesty of Kauai with the green mountains set against the blue ocean.
If you want to see the island from a different vantage but you don’t have five hours to kill, then the helicopter ride is for you. Blue Hawaiian Helicopters offers state of the art enclosed/air-conditioned helicopters to take you around the island.
From the chopper you’ll be able to see pristine beaches, beautiful cliffs, and the seemingly endless blue water that surrounds Hawaii’s oldest island.
You can reach this park by heading Northwest on Highway 56 until you reach West Side Kauai, 96714, just on the other side of Hanalei Bay.