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Spouting Horn

South Shore, Poipu, Kauai, HI
Ranked #8 of 13 attractions in Poipu
4.0 of 5 stars 328 Reviews
Type: Geologic Formations
Activities: Watching sunrise/sunset
Description: Water forced through a lava tube produces hissing and a plume of spray.
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Kent, Washington
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45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Plenty of viewing space of several spouting horns, you'll frequently see turtles. The craft fair that sets up in the shelter is pretty good. Parking, facilities, adequate. Lots of roosters and their families.

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Austin, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

It was fun to watch and doesn't take long to see it spout....fun to shop at the little tents that were set up along the walk.

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Avon, Ohio
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131 reviews 131 reviews
Reviews in 48 cities Reviews in 48 cities
83 helpful votes 83 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Visiting this time in the summer when the surf is up along the south shore (rather than the north shore in the winter) where Spouting Horn is located made for a much more dramatic visit as water exploded up through the hole in the roof of a lava tube. While this was great, the visit was made much more worthwhile... More

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New York City, New York
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

I see Spouting Horn every year for 10 years and it is as interesting as when I first saw it.

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Woodinville, Washington
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

very interesting to see, watch and hear. take plenty of pictures.

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Walnut, CA
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Has a great outdoor shopping area. Most vendors are willing to bargain

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Dayton, Ohio
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Had a nice set of waves crash into the Spouting Horn. Saw some monk seals. Nearby Beach Restaurant is very nice.

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14 reviews 14 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Wave comes in, water shoots up though a hole, then you go buy cheap trinkets from the vendors. This is largely a family event spot that is easy to visit with children. There is also a grassy area to eat.

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Woodland, California
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Very cool place, as the wave crash into the blow hole & get sucked back out it makes a heavy breathing sound. Pretty cool

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Las Vegas, Nevada
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

This is not the biggest blowhole in the state however it is a must see as a learning experience. The park is small and overrun by chickens, but once past the parking area hearing the sea rush under the lava and then watching it spout through is worth the drive.

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