Waimea is definitely worth seeing. Many of the buildings are over years old, giving the streets a historic feel. You can pick up a walking tour map at the Makana Charters booking office, located immediately on your right as you cross the river entering town. A trip to Waimea is not complete without a walk to the pier.
If you are able to get there at sunrise or sunset, you will be treated to a spectacular view of the bay and beautiful colors. You will also find the sunset on the beach to be much different than other beaches on Kauai—the black sand is unique to the area, and the dark colors will give you some picture-perfect memories.
Helicopter tours are also one of the most amazing ways to not only sightsee Kauai but also be adventurous experience. Enjoy breathtaking waterfalls. Swim with the fish. Pro-Tip: If you want to see it all, this is the only way. Beach Bliss What is a visit to Kauai without at least a day spent exploring, lounging, and swimming at our pristine, legendary beaches? Russian Fort The Russian fort is a historic example of the s military extensions around the Pacific.
Kauai Mini Golf Who knew that playing mini golf could be educational? The historical town of Koloa The ancient town of Koloa offers an excellent look at the birthplace of the Hawaiian sugar industry. Get a cuppa joe at Kauai Coffee Company. Go to Hanapepe Art Night. See historic Waimea. Go shopping! Every vacation is incomplete without a little shopping.
We recommend: Poipu Shopping Village: Home to award-winning restaurants, juice bars, and a variety of shops selling clothing, jewelry, surfing gear, art, and souvenirs. The shopping village offers free live entertainment with traditional Hula and Hawaiian music every Monday and Thursday.
If you are a bookworm, head to the Talk Story bookstore in Hanapepe, which has a huge collection of old and new books. I love that area where you live—so many fun things to do but definitely a country feeling to it. Thanks for taking the time to write this! My husband, 3 yr old son, and my 6 months prwant self will be here for 2 weeks in December.
I was just there the end of October and i loved each and everyday i was there. I could live there so easily, eventhough its the wetest place on earth. One thing you forgot was zip lining. It was so beautiful and I will have to do it again if i ever got to go back. It is worth the trip. We been twice what a beautiful island stayed at the Marriott very nice, played golf at hokaula, and puiaka golf courses. Will definitely be back lot of stuff to do.
We visited Kauai when we did a cruise around the Hawaiian Islands back in July We only had two days there, so we saw what we could through organised tours. This tour took us all the way to Hanalei Bay. Our two days there whet our appetite. Thanks for sharing your experiences. Ok, so we are planning a trip non-wine related for a change and Michael mentioned Kauai. We have spent lots of time on the Big Island and I grew up on Oahu, so we thought Kauai might be a good place to explore as we need an island getaway this year.
So…I went searching for things to do in Kauai and this popped up first! Great suggestions with wonderful tips and from a source that I trust! I am planning on staying on this island just for a couple of days but would be excited to see at least one of these wonderful spots you shared.
Have a wonderful time. A couple of days is enough time to get a nice taste of one side of the island. Only locals are allowed. Sound like transplants with white hair, blue eyes and freckles not locals.
I noted that this beach mentioned above was for locals because there were no tourists there, it was mostly empty except for the family, who lived nearby, and a Hawaiian man walking. Just got back from Kauai for the 6th time blessed! For us, Anini is a sure place to see the turtles — usually straight out about 60 feet from the boat ramp since the sea grass they like to eat grows on the sandy bottom. Also, if you drive past that area further west down Anini Rd.
Thanks for your post, I always enjoy reading about Kauai! Thanks for sharing those experiences! An amazing experience. We are headed to Kauai in two weeks for our honeymoon and this blog is so helpful — thank you! A family member gifted us a stay at the Beach Club Marriott in Lihue. How exciting! I think Kauai is the perfect destination for a honeymoon. And congratulations! Maybe spilt the north coast into two halves and do one half one day and the other half another. If you decide to do just one day, you could visit Kilauea and Secret Beach and then go to Hanalei for the second part of the day.
Have fun! But you might enjoy your tour heading the other direction. Congratulations Be safe. We will be heading back to Kauai for the 4th time in the next 3 weeks. This is a good list but I would like to share a few other places and things we have enjoyed.
For eats we love a good Ole plate lunch. The local eats are fabulous. We love the chili pepper chicken at Village Snack shop in Hanalei,plate lunches at Koloa snack shop, Bubba burgers, Hanalima bakery, Chicken in a barrel, etc.
Awesome farmers markets somewhere on the island every day! Thank you so much for the tips! I look forward to returning. Such a special island. Tiki Tacos in Kapaa is good for lunch. Healthy Hut in Kilauea has awesome iced coffee. Definitely check out the farmers markets. We bought the Kauai Revealed book, which was helpful and also their app, which can be used offline. Going back for trip two in a couple weeks, thanks for posting these tips! Thanks for the tips!
The app that you can use offline sounds very useful. Have a wonderful return trip! Am going to Kaui alone dec2 to dec9. I am a little apprehensive about what to do without spending a fortune. I will be staying at the Marriot time share hotel exchanging my Florida timeshare. Good point about not spending a fortune. I thought that food was one expense that we needed to be aware of. All the places I mentioned were very affordable to eat.
And there was plenty to do without spending money…all the hikes and walks were free, and just doing those and being on the beaches would have been enough for us with the addition of visiting the canyon, which is also free. I also love the Kapaa area, if you reach the end of the bike path on either side, you find a nice secluded beach!
Thank you so much for providing such a thorough list of ideas! We live on Oahu but are planning to visit Kauai for the first time in a few weeks. I hope you have a wonderful trip. Poipu Beach is definitely amazing, there are often beached seals there! Another great place to eat is Puka Dog. We go often and it is actually a much cheaper stay if you find a condo to rent.
And you definitely have to go to poipu the next time you go! That island definitely has alot to do. By Jade Eckardt Kauai Expert. Kauai's attractions are all about natural beauty and beach time. Each side of the island has terrific beaches, with some of the most spectacular white sand beaches located on the North Shore.
For hiking trails and vistas, head inland on the west side to the state parks. Sunny Poipu on the south side is a central spot for boat tours and more beaches, and the east side is home to the island's only museum. Caution: Be aware of large surf in the winter time. From private bungalows to bed and breakfasts to luxury resorts, Kauai has it all when it comes to hotels. The east, south and north sides of the island are where Kauai hotels make a home.
For luxury beachfront resorts with shopping and restaurants onsite, spend time on the south side in Poipu or on the east side in Lihue. Small scale hotels and bed and breakfasts are most commonly found in Kapa'a, and Hanalei is home to many vacation rentals. Caution: Vehicles are neccesary to get from most hotels to attractions, restaurants and shopping.
Hot Tips: Book well in advance for all Kauai accommodations. Kauai's best restaurants are located on the east and north sides of the islands. Hanalei is home to an array of wonderful eateries serving Pacific Rim cuisine and seafood.
In Hanalei, all of the restaurants are nestled between small boutiques and shops, but you'll need a vehicle to get to them from any hotel. On the east side in Kapa'a and Lihue, there are popular eateries that offer local food as well as international cuisines.
Be Sure to Sample: Hawaiian food and local dishes. Options for nightlife on Kauai don't include large dance clubs, but there's a nice variety of bars that offer live music and lively bar scenes into the wee hours. Hanalei and Lihue are home to the majority of bars, many of which have pool tables, live music and large TVs for sports.
You can find small dance floors and always a mix of locals and visitors. Hot Tips: Poipu has several classy resort lounges.
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