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The Top 13 Caves in Hawaii

Looking to visit a cave in Hawaii on your next adventure? To help you better plan your next outdoor experience, we’ve collected Hawaii’s 13

best caves for you. Based on the experiences of other users, each is a recommendation you know you can trust — so you can better plan your next adventure.

Last updated: November 15, 2025

Nāhuku (Thurston Lava Tube)

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The 180m long walk-in cave has a special origin: it is a lava cave. So go through it and become aware that 500 years ago hot lava flowed through it.

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Hanakapiʻai Beach and Caves

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This beautiful beach and its black lava caves are accessible only by hiking the famous Kalalau Trail. Swimming is not recommended here: The unprotected waters are subject to strong surf …

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Rainbow Falls

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A 26m high waterfall of the Wailuku River.

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Pirates of the Caribbean IV film set

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I can recommend it, the entry is very narrow. Only walks on all fours 😀

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Kaumana Caves

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Unlike the short section of lava tube at Volcanoes National Park, these caves are not lit up so you must bring a good flashlight! Cell phone lights will illuminate a …

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Lava Tube

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This lava tube is just inland from the black sand beaches typical of this area on the west coast of the big island. Lava tubes are created by the volcanic …

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Maniniholo Dry Cave

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On the other side of Haena Beach Park you can walk into this impressive cave. In any case, make a stopover.

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Waimano Ridge Trail

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Yes, as many other trails on Oʻahu, Waimano Ridge Trail also includes plenty of nice views! But the undoubted highlights of this trail are the tunnels, that were previously used …

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Kaneana Cave (Makua Cave)

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Kaneana Cave, otherwise known as Makua Cave, is believed to be 150,000 years old!

Hawaiians used to use caves for religious/spiritual purposes. There’s a place within the cave where offerings …

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Kawainui Stream Bridge and Cave

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Kawainui Stream is flowing down from the Hilo Watershead, leaving pools of water along the mountain. At this point there is a wood bridge suspended over the water. The most …

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Waianapanapa Cave

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Wonderful cave, which is closed to visitors. Before 7am there are no staff around and you can relax and enjoy the beauty of this place.

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The Top 13 Caves in Hawaii

Nāhuku (Thurston Lava Tube)

Hanakapiʻai Beach and Caves

Rainbow Falls

Pirates of the Caribbean IV film set

Kaumana Caves

Lava Tube

Maniniholo Dry Cave

Waimano Ridge Trail

Kaneana Cave (Makua Cave)

Kawainui Stream Bridge and Cave

Waianapanapa Cave

Other adventures in Hawaii

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