 | Sights to see: Napali Coast |
 Historians believe that the rugged, yet beautiful Napali coastline was the first area of Kauai to be settled by the ancient Hawaiians. As inhospitable as these cliffs appear, they provided the settlers with all the basics of life: freshwater from the mountain streams, native vegetation and fertile ground in the valleys, and unparalleled fishing in the vast ocean. These sea cliffs begin at Ke'e Beach and continue around the north and west portion of Kauai ending at Polihale Beach. They extend upwards of 1000 feet and are made up of a series of "hanging" and traditional valleys and cliffs. A "hanging" valley is one that ends abruptly at a sea cliff rather than gently stretching out into the ocean. They are formed when the ocean's waves cut away at the lava rock quicker than the interior streams can scour out the valley floor. Many movies, such as The Thorn Birds and portions of South Pacific, have been filmed along this coast using the dramatic background of these steep cliffs.There are no roads to drive on to experience the awesomeness of the Napali Coast. Numerous sea caves, small beaches and high waterfalls add to the beauty and uniqueness of the landscape. The Napali Coast is only accessable by foot, air, or water.
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