Landmark· Kauai· Hawaii
Nualolo Kai Ancient Village Site
22° 9.5′ N · 159° 42.0′ W
The remains of a Hawaiian fishing village on a narrow spit behind the reef - rock walls, wells, house platforms and garden terraces - preserved because it can only be reached from the sea.
Practical
Coordinate: USGS GNIS 'Nualolo Kai Beach'. Noodle's Notes describes the unspoiled walls, wells, stone foundations and terraces. Landing: State Parks prohibits private boat (including kayak) landings at Nualolo Kai; only permitted commercial raft tours land passengers (Capt Andy's, Kauai Sea Tours and Na Pali Explorer were listed as permitted raft concessionaires). To walk the site, book a permitted raft tour; from your own boat view it from the anchorage. Status (State Parks notices, October 19, 2026): Na Pali and Polihale were closed for Hurricane Lowell from September 4, 2026; Haena State Park reopened October 15, 2026, but all Kauai camping remained closed and Kokee Road was closed until further notice - check the Park Notices page before relying on any landing or camping plan.
Best for
Cultural site seen from the anchorage or on a permitted landing tour
Nearby
- Nualolo Kai Anchorage0.1 NM away
- Nualolo Kai Reef Snorkel0.2 NM away
- Milolii Ridge Beach (Na Pali State Park)1.1 NM away
- Honopu Arch and Beach1.7 NM away
- Na Pali Spinner Dolphins1.8 NM away
- Kalalau Beach Anchorage2.3 NM away
- Na Pali Coast Landing and Camping Permits2.5 NM away
- Kauai Summer Na Pali Season and Winter North Swell3.3 NM away
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