Outrigger Hawaii. Real Stories, Special Places.

Spouting Horn

If the conditions are right, you can see a natural blowhole in the reef behaving like Old Faithful, shooting salt water high into the air. It's most dramatic during big summer swells, which force large quantities of water through an ancient lava tube with great force. Stay on the paved walkways as rocks can be slippery and wave action unpredictable. Vendors hawk inexpensive souvenirs and other items in the parking lot. You may find good deals on shell jewelry, but ask for a certificate of authenticity to ensure it's a genuine Ni'ihau shell lei before paying the higher price that these intricate creations command.

Alekoko (Menehune) Fishpond
Kauai. Volcanic rock was cut and fit together into massive walls 4 feet thick and 5 feet high, forming an enclosure for raising mullet and other freshwater fish that has endured for centuries. more ›
Kaua'i Museum
Kauai. Maintaining a stately presence on Rice Street, the historic museum building is easy to find. It features a permanent display, "The Story of Kaua'i," which provides a competent overview of the Garden Island and Ni'ihau, tracing the islands' geology, mythology, and cultural history. more ›
Poli'ahu Heiau
Kauai. Storyboards near this ancient heiau (sacred site) recount the significance of the sacred structures found along the Wailua River. more ›
Waimea
Kauai. This serene, pretty town has played a major role in Hawaiian history since 1778, when Captain James Cook became the first European to set foot on the Hawaiian Islands. more ›