Kapaa is located in
Kauai County on the eastern coast of
Kauai Island, between
Anahola and
Wailua - Kauai along Highway 56 on the banks of the Konohiki Stream near
Waipouli,
Opaekaa Falls, and the Nonou Forest Reserve.
Activities in Kapaa and the surrounding area include swimming, snorkeling, diving, windsurfing, sailing, hiking, biking, and golf. Nearby points of interest include Kaneohe Beach Park, Haiku Gardens, and the He'eia State Park.