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    Menehune Fishpond

    3.5 (14 reviews)

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    Monica H.

    Menehune Fishpond was easy to find and get to. It's one of those quick scenic stops where you can pull over on the side of the road, jump out, and grab a few nice pictures. I wouldn't purposely go out of my way to visit but I think it's worth a stop if in the area with time to burn.

    Brian M.

    Menehune Fishpond is a nice place to stop, read about the history on the signs and take a few pictures. It's not a destination location but if you are in the area, it's worth driving up to or if you are staying nearby, then it's a short walk. Be careful if walking as the road is windy and it is not very wide.

    Bri H.

    It was raining and we really had nothing to do but drive around. We had just come from rum tasting at the Koloa Rum Co and were going to head to lunch. There's nothing really to see at the fishpond itself, it's not worth going out of your way or even stopping at. But if you feel like driving around, the mountains behind the fishpond are beautiful. Wouldn't come back here

    Subrosa I.

    Initially, this pool of water did not impress us. At first glance, it appeared to be a small lake sitting in a somewhat picturesque valley. But, after hearing about its history, this pond became pretty interesting to us. According to legend, long before the Polynesians settled the Hawaii islands, a mystical race of forest dwelling "little people" (called the Menehune) with superb engineering skills constructed this fishpond in a single night about 1,000 years ago. Whether you believe the local lore or not, this remnant of ancient Hawaiian aquaculture is worth a visit if you're in the Lihue area.

    Jordan P.

    Stopped by the fishpond on our day in Lihue since it was close by. It was cool and exactly what we expected.

    Laurie C.

    Nice drive for a decent view but not a must do. Backed by a legend of having been built overnight by little people...we were intrigued, but the drive was actually more fun than the view.

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    We came for the overlook and not the hike? Well it was a nice view. Looked at it for a few minutes and then left. The end.

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    I visited the Wailua Falls in Līhuʻe, Kauaʻi, Hawaii [Maalo Rd; Hwy 583] on Saturday, 01/24/26,…read morearound 3:30 PM. Wailua Falls offered an incredibly close view, which made the experience feel special. I was able to truly appreciate the waterfall's beauty up close. One fun highlight was spotting a rooster sitting right near the edge, which was such a classic Kauaʻi island moment because roosters are everywhere on the island. I also noticed a touching memorial sign dedicated to Kavika Luna, "Mr. Aloha" - The Flying Hawaiian (May 1960 - September 2024). The message spoke about rainbows appearing as he chanted and the magic of Wailua Falls coming alive. It felt meaningful because I actually caught a mini rainbow during my visit, which made the moment even more breathtaking and memorable. Overall, I was very pleased with this stop. Wailua Falls is absolutely worth checking out for its natural beauty and history.

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