- The list below includes 155 free or cheap things to do in or near Poipu, Hawaii, including 47 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Botanical Gardens, Walking Trails and Other Entertainment.
- From Maha'ulepu Heritage Trail to Poipu Beach Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Poipu and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Kapaa, Kilauea, Hanalei and Koloa.
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1.4 Miles
Beginning on Shipwrecks Beach, the Maha'ulepu Heritage Trail is the only path that explores the coastline above and below the beach. It is excellent for hiking and bike tours and offers terrific sunset and sunrise views.
1.0 Miles
The coral reefs and sparkling white sand of Poipu Beach Park draw thousands of visitors annually. The balmy, clear water of this southern Kauai beach is excellent for swimming, paddleboarding and kayaking.
2.6 Miles
Kawai Island's Makawehi Lithified Cliffs are found on the southern face of the island. The cliffs were formed by underwater erosion over millenia and are now visible due to changing water levels. The Makawehi Lithified Cliffs are an unusual tourist attraction and a popular photography site.
1.6 Miles
The primal, remote coastline of Shipwrecks Beach contains the Maha'ulepu Heritage trailhead. The beach is a popular destination for surfers, but the powerful waves make swimming difficult and dangerous, although wading is safe.
1.1 Miles
Adjoining Kauai's Pacific coastline, Baby Beach Poipu features white sand beaches and unusual reef formations. Guests appreciate the site's remote peacefulness and opportunities to swim, snorkel, scuba dive, boogie board or surf.
1.4 Miles
Enjoy the peace and serenity of the beautiful Prince Kuhio Park. The well kept park has many walking paths so you can stroll hand-in-hand with your significant other, or sit on the cool sand of the beach as you watch the sun set.
2.3 Miles
The Allerton Garden was named by National Geographic as one of the 50 places to see in a lifetime. Besides the many species of plants, it has a visitor's center and an old sugarcane train railroad which takes the visitors inside the 80 acres of the gardens.
3.7 Miles
The National Tropical Botanical Garden is consisted from 5 different gardens: the McBryde Garden, the Allerton Garden, the Limahuli Garden, the Kahanu Garden, and the Kampong.
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Focused especially on displaying the native species, the McBryde Garden covers 252 acres and is the largest off site collection of Hawaiian flora in the world. A conservation and Horticulture Center is on the site.
0.9 Miles
The botanical Moir Gardens, developed in the 1930s, is filled with wildlife and foliage both indigenous to the island as well as exotic. The garden focuses particular interest in the dry climate plants such as cacti and succulents.