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Spouting Horn

South Shore, Poipu, Kauai, HI
Ranked #8 of 13 attractions in Poipu
4.0 of 5 stars 324 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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Woodinville, Washington
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

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

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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 More

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Dayton, Ohio
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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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. More

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13 reviews 13 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. More

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Woodland, California
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13 reviews 13 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 More

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Las Vegas, Nevada
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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. More

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Tampa, Florida
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

This is a quick stop to see a pretty sight. Walking through the vendors takes longer than seeing the spouting horn. Since its a quick stop in and out I'd say its worth the stop. More

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Columbia, SC
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
141 helpful votes 141 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

This site is easy to find in Poipu and is very interesting to see. The ocean crashes against the rocky shore creating a spike of water flying up in the air. There is no charge for the visit and it only takes a little time to see it. There are shops around the area but they are not very interesting More

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Jacksonville, Florida
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

if you are in the area you should stop. Its a quick stop and its very cool. there are a few little vendors around there as well. More

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Hanapepe, Hawaii
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

It's pretty, but not much to see. Once you see it spout, trips over. The shops are pretty neat. More

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