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Smith's Tropical Paradise
Smith's Tropical Paradise Review
Nestled next to Wailua Marina along the mighty Wailua River, this 30-acre botanical and cultural garden offers a glimpse of exotic foliage, including fruit orchards, a bamboo rain forest, and tropical lagoons. Take the tram and enjoy a narrated tour or stroll along the mile-long pathways. It's a popular spot for wedding receptions and other large events, and its four-times-weekly luau is one of the island's oldest and best.
- Address: Rte. 56, just south of Wailua River, Kapaa, HI | Map It
- Phone: 808/821-6895
- Location: East Side (Coconut Coast) Kauai
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