Discover the Forgotten Pineapple Dump Pier on Kauai’s Kapaa Bike Path
- Region: East Side/Kapaa
- Abandoned pier can be found on the Kapaa Bike Path
- Location is a nice vantage point for whale watching in season.
- Map: Google Maps
Along the scenic Kapaa Bike Path, a weathered concrete pier quietly stretches into the ocean—an overlooked remnant of Kauai’s pineapple plantation era. Known today as the Pineapple Dump Pier, this structure once played a practical role in the island’s agricultural industry.
Built in the early-to-mid 1900s, the pier was used by a nearby pineapple processing plant to dispose of unusable pineapple parts, including crowns and stems. Railroad tracks once led directly to the pier, where small trains would back up to the edge and unload the waste into the ocean below—a striking reminder of a very different time on Kauai.
Today, the remains of the pier still jut out over the water, offering a glimpse into the island’s past. To find it, head north along the Kapaa Bike Path for about half a mile from Kealia Beach. The pier will appear on your right just before reaching Donkey Beach.
A waist-high fence now stands in front of the structure, though it does little to deter curious visitors. Nearby, a covered pavilion provides a convenient spot for a picnic, and during whale season, the area offers an excellent vantage point for spotting humpback whales offshore.
