The lush landscapes and clean beaches of Kauai are a treat for the eyes and ears.
You can do a lot of different things on the island, like ziplining through the jungle, spending a relaxing day at the beach, or going kayaking on one of Kauai’s rivers.
The Garden Isle is a great place for people who like to take risks.
For those who want a slower pace, the island has a lot of museums, historical sites, farmers markets, and other places to learn about local culture, history, and other things.
You can visit the places where more than 60 movies and TV shows were shot.
Explore some of the most amazing natural places in Hawaii, such as the Napali Coast, Waimea Canyon, and Wailua River.
Visit friendly small towns like Hanapepe, Koloa, Waimea, Kapaa, and Hanalei, and find beautiful beaches like Poipu Beach Park and others.
Heritage Sites
On a rocky peninsula, the 52-foot lighthouse that was commissioned in 1913 and dedicated to U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye in 2013 is known as the Daniel K. Inouye Kilauea Point Lighthouse.
Additionally, a national nature sanctuary for seabirds may be found near the point.
The Waimea River, which gets its water from Mount Waialeale, is responsible for carving out the 10-mile-wide and 3,000-foot-deep Waimea Canyon, which is located on the west side of Kauai and has been dubbed the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific.” Waimea Canyon State Park is located within this canyon.
Eco-Tourism
You can observe the cultivation of kalo (taro), a significant Hawaiian root starch, by going on a tour of a farm located in the gorgeous, verdant taro fields of Hanalei.
In addition, Kauai Coffee, an operational coffee plantation, may be found on the island of Kauai’s South Shore.
The National Tropical Botanical Garden maintains three locations on the island of Kaua’i: the Allerton Garden and the McBryde Garden are located just west of Koloa, and the Limahuli Garden is located on the island’s North Shore. Kaua’i is home to some of the largest botanical gardens in all of Hawaii.
You may also go on a whale-watching excursion between the months of December and May, or visit Poipu Beach to look for some of the 1,200 endangered Hawaiian monk seals that live in the waters off of Kauai.
Golfing
You can choose between resort courses like Kukuiolono, Kiahuna, Puakea, and Wailua, or daily charge courses like Kukuiolono and Kiahuna.
The Princeville Makai Golf Club, located on Kauai’s beautiful North Shore; the Ocean Course at Hokuala in Lihue, which boasts more oceanfront holes than any other course in Hawaii; and the Poipu Bay Golf Course, located on the island’s South Shore, which is home to Phil Mickelson’s course record. These three primary areas define the sport of golf on Kauai.
