Kauai County, Hawaii
Waterfalls Near Anahola, HI
40 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Anahola, 13 of them inside 10 miles. Hoʻopiʻi Falls is the closest at 3.0 miles to the southwest. Hanakāpīʻai Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.9 stars from 90 Google reviews). Most of the falls are west of Anahola.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Anahola at a Glance
30 Waterfalls Near Anahola, Ranked by Distance
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Hoʻopiʻi Falls
Hoʻopiʻi Falls is the closest named waterfall to Anahola, 3.0 miles to the southwest in Kauai County. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Anahola. A hiking trail through a jungle leads to this series of scenic waterfalls with pools for swimming.
- Rating
- 4.5 (289 Google reviews)
- Address
- Kapaʻa, HI 96746
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Opae Kalaole Falls
Opae Kalaole Falls lies 4.1 miles west of Anahola in Kauai County, number 2 of 30 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Anahola.
- Rating
- 2.5 (4 Google reviews)
- Address
- Kauai County, HI 96746 (GPS 22.1254, -159.3758)
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Kīlauea Falls
Kīlauea Falls lies 7.2 miles northwest of Anahola in Kauai County, number 3 of 30 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Anahola. USGS notes: In course of Kilauea Stream, on Kauai, 0.5 mi E of Kilauea.
- Rating
- 2.6 (29 Google reviews)
- Address
- Kilauea, HI 96754
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ʻŌpaekaʻa Falls
ʻŌpaekaʻa Falls lies 7.2 miles southwest of Anahola in Kauai County, number 4 of 30 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Anahola. An overlook provides distant views of this scenic waterfall cascading in a lush environment.
- Rating
- 4.3 (205 Google reviews)
- Address
- Wailua Homesteads, HI 96746
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Kaholalele Falls
Kaholalele Falls lies 7.9 miles southwest of Anahola in Kauai County, number 5 of 30 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Anahola. Its own nearest town is Wailua Homesteads.
- Rating
- 3.5 (8 Google reviews)
- Address
- Kauai County, HI 96746 (GPS 22.0560, -159.3947)
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Koholālele Falls
Koholālele Falls lies 7.9 miles southwest of Anahola in Kauai County, number 6 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Wailua Homesteads.
- Address
- Kauai County, HI (GPS 22.0554, -159.3941)
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Waihunehune Falls
Waihunehune Falls lies 8.2 miles west of Anahola in Kauai County, number 7 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Kilauea.
- Address
- Kauai County, HI 96754 (GPS 22.1363, -159.4415)
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Kapakaiki Falls
Kapakaiki Falls lies 8.3 miles west of Anahola in Kauai County, number 8 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Wailua Homesteads.
- Address
- Kauai County, HI 96746 (GPS 22.1012, -159.4350)
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Kapaka Nui Falls
Kapaka Nui Falls lies 8.4 miles west of Anahola in Kauai County, number 9 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Wailua Homesteads.
- Address
- Kauai County, HI (GPS 22.1026, -159.4382)
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Wailua Falls
Wailua Falls lies 8.5 miles southwest of Anahola in Kauai County, number 10 of 30 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Anahola. Dramatic double waterfall known for rainbows & its place in the "Fantasy Island" opening credits.
- Rating
- 4.5 (1,103 Google reviews)
- Address
- Kauai County, HI 96746 (GPS 22.0346, -159.3786)
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Hoʻopōuli Falls
Hoʻopōuli Falls lies 8.5 miles west of Anahola in Kauai County, number 11 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Kilauea.
- Address
- Kauai County, HI 96754 (GPS 22.1490, -159.4469)
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Kapakanui Falls
Kapakanui Falls lies 8.5 miles west of Anahola in Kauai County, number 12 of 30 by distance. It ranks 13th for review count among waterfalls near Anahola. Its own nearest town is Wailua Homesteads.
- Rating
- 4.0 (1 Google reviews)
- Address
- Kauai County, HI 96746 (GPS 22.1061, -159.4414)
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Uhauʻiole Falls
Uhauʻiole Falls lies 8.7 miles southwest of Anahola in Kauai County, number 13 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Wailua Homesteads.
- Address
- Kauai County, HI (GPS 22.0861, -159.4355)
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Hāli‘i Falls
Hāli‘i Falls lies 13 miles southwest of Anahola in Kauai County, number 14 of 30 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Anahola. Its own nearest town is Puhi.
- Rating
- 3.0 (2 Google reviews)
- Address
- Kauai County, HI 96741 (GPS 22.0092, -159.4572)
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Hāliʻi Falls
Hāliʻi Falls lies 13 miles southwest of Anahola in Kauai County, number 15 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Puhi.
- Address
- Kauai County, HI (GPS 22.0059, -159.4545)
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Hinalele Falls
Hinalele Falls lies 13 miles west of Anahola in Kauai County, number 16 of 30 by distance. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near Anahola. Its own nearest town is Wailua Homesteads.
- Rating
- 5.0 (2 Google reviews)
- Address
- Kauai County, HI 96746 (GPS 22.0900, -159.5153)
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Pūwainui Falls
Pūwainui Falls lies 16 miles west of Anahola in Kauai County, number 17 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Princeville.
- Address
- Kauai County, HI (GPS 22.1358, -159.5578)
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Waikaka Falls
Waikaka Falls lies 17 miles southwest of Anahola in Kauai County, number 18 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Kalaheo.
- Address
- Kauai County, HI (GPS 22.0475, -159.5523)
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Halulu Falls
Halulu Falls lies 17 miles southwest of Anahola in Kauai County, number 19 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Kalaheo.
- Address
- Kauai County, HI 96741 (GPS 22.0073, -159.5290)
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Kāhili Falls
Kāhili Falls lies 17 miles southwest of Anahola in Kauai County, number 20 of 30 by distance. It ranks 14th for review count among waterfalls near Anahola. Its own nearest town is Kalaheo.
- Rating
- 5.0 (1 Google reviews)
- Address
- Kauai County, HI 96741 (GPS 21.9956, -159.5218)
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Waiānuenue Falls
Waiānuenue Falls lies 17 miles southwest of Anahola in Kauai County, number 21 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Kalaheo.
- Address
- Kauai County, HI (GPS 22.0348, -159.5519)
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Manawaiopuna Falls
Manawaiopuna Falls lies 17 miles southwest of Anahola in Kauai County, number 22 of 30 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Anahola. Located on private land, this 400-ft. waterfall seen in "Jurassic Park" is accessible by helicopter.
- Rating
- 4.5 (35 Google reviews)
- Address
- Kauai County, HI 96741 (GPS 21.9884, -159.5256)
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Limahuli Falls
Limahuli Falls lies 18 miles west of Anahola in Kauai County, number 23 of 30 by distance. It ranks 11th for review count among waterfalls near Anahola. Its own nearest town is Princeville.
- Rating
- 4.0 (2 Google reviews)
- Address
- Kauai County, HI 96746 (GPS 22.2011, -159.5821)
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Hanakāpīʻai Falls
Hanakāpīʻai Falls lies 18 miles west of Anahola in Kauai County, number 24 of 30 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Anahola. Reached via a trail that runs from the beach, this 91-m. waterfall provides an impressive sight.
- Rating
- 4.9 (90 Google reviews)
- Address
- Kauai County, HI 96746 (GPS 22.1855, -159.5950)
- Website
- hawaiistateparks.org
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ʻOʻopulele Falls
ʻOʻopulele Falls lies 19 miles west of Anahola in Kauai County, number 25 of 30 by distance. USGS notes: 9 mi N of Hanapepe.
- Address
- Kauai County, HI (GPS 22.0378, -159.5904)
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‘O‘opulele Falls
‘O‘opulele Falls lies 19 miles west of Anahola in Kauai County, number 26 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Waimea.
- Address
- Kauai County, HI 96716 (GPS 22.0411, -159.5931)
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Kaukiuki Falls
Kaukiuki Falls lies 19 miles southwest of Anahola in Kauai County, number 27 of 30 by distance. It ranks 12th for review count among waterfalls near Anahola. Its own nearest town is Kalaheo.
- Rating
- 5.0 (2 Google reviews)
- Address
- Kauai County, HI 96741 (GPS 21.9528, -159.5345)
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Waiʻalae Falls
Waiʻalae Falls lies 19 miles west of Anahola in Kauai County, number 28 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Waimea.
- Address
- Kauai County, HI (GPS 22.0746, -159.6058)
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Ooiki Falls
Ooiki Falls lies 19 miles southwest of Anahola in Kauai County, number 29 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Kalaheo.
- Address
- Kauai County, HI 96741 (GPS 21.9590, -159.5422)
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Wai‘alae Falls
Wai‘alae Falls lies 19 miles west of Anahola in Kauai County, number 30 of 30 by distance. It ranks 15th for review count among waterfalls near Anahola. Its own nearest town is Waimea.
- Rating
- 5.0 (1 Google reviews)
- Address
- Kauai County, HI 96716 (GPS 22.0778, -159.6092)
Where the Waterfalls Are
Anahola sits in or near the Kauai area of Hawaii. Kauai leads the state with 40 named falls. Its central peaks are among the rainiest places on Earth, and the runoff has carved the island into ridges, valleys and amphitheater-headed canyons. On the east side near Wailua, Wailua Falls is a roadside double fall seen from an overlook, and Opaekaa Falls is viewed from a distance across a lush valley. Hoopii Falls near Kapaa is reached by a muddy forest trail. On the north shore, Hanakapiai Falls lies inland along the Na Pali coast, while the Waimea and Kalaheo areas on the drier west side give access to canyon-rim views of falls in Waimea Canyon and the interior. Read the Hawaii waterfall guide.
By direction from Anahola: 23 to the west, 16 to the southwest, and 1 to the northwest. They are spread across Kauai County (40). The average distance is 15.1 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Anahola
Hoʻopiʻi Falls (3.0 mi), Opae Kalaole Falls (4.1 mi), Kīlauea Falls (7.2 mi), ʻŌpaekaʻa Falls (7.2 mi), Kaholalele Falls (7.9 mi), Koholālele Falls (7.9 mi), Waihunehune Falls (8.2 mi), Kapakaiki Falls (8.3 mi), Kapaka Nui Falls (8.4 mi), Wailua Falls (8.5 mi), Hoʻopōuli Falls (8.5 mi), Kapakanui Falls (8.5 mi), Uhauʻiole Falls (8.7 mi)
10 to 20 miles of Anahola
Hāli‘i Falls (13 mi), Hāliʻi Falls (13 mi), Hinalele Falls (13 mi), Pūwainui Falls (16 mi), Waikaka Falls (17 mi), Halulu Falls (17 mi), Kāhili Falls (17 mi), Waiānuenue Falls (17 mi), Manawaiopuna Falls (17 mi), Limahuli Falls (18 mi), Hanakāpīʻai Falls (18 mi), ʻOʻopulele Falls (19 mi), ‘O‘opulele Falls (19 mi), Kaukiuki Falls (19 mi), Waiʻalae Falls (19 mi), Ooiki Falls (19 mi), Wai‘alae Falls (19 mi), Hanakoa Falls (20 mi), Waiolue Falls (20 mi), Mōhihi Falls (20 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Anahola
Moeloa Falls (20 mi), ʻĀwini Falls (21 mi), Hoʻoleʻa Falls (22 mi), Ho‘ole‘a Falls (22 mi), Waipoʻo Falls (22 mi), Waipo‘o Falls (23 mi), Paaiki Falls (26 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Anahola: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Anahola, HI?
40 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Anahola: 13 within 10 miles, 20 10 to 20 miles, 7 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Anahola?
Hoʻopiʻi Falls in Kauai County is the closest, about 3.0 miles southwest of Anahola.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Anahola?
Hanakāpīʻai Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.9 stars from 90 Google reviews. The most reviewed is Wailua Falls.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Anahola in?
Kauai County (40).
How does Anahola compare with other Hawaii towns?
Anahola ranks 8th of the 23 Hawaii towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.