Kauaʻi: What To Do
Kayak and Hike to One of Kaua’i’s ‘Secret’ Falls
Navigate the Wailua River on kayaks, then hike to Uluwehi Falls, on a guided tour with Rainbow Kayak Tours.
The 5 Best Hiking Trails on Kauaʻi in 2021
See the natural beauty of the Garden Isle from these trails, voted the best in our 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards.
The 5 Best Kauaʻi Beaches in 2021
Dotted along the entire coastline of Kauaʻi are some of the finest beaches in the state, and here the five HAWAIʻI Magazine readers love most.
Horseback Ride Through 300 Acres of Tropical Wilderness at this North Kauaʻi Ranch
The picturesque Silver Falls Ranch is nestled inside an ancient volcanic caldera.
How Two Entrepreneurial Kauaʻi Surfers are Supporting Sustainability
The aptly named Slow Yourself Down boutique in Hanalei combines a love for the ocean with sustainable creativity.
Discover the Royal Coconut Coast with this Easy-to-Use Online Planner
You won’t want to drive past this Kauaʻi gem of a shoreline.
Take a Farm-To-Medicine-Cabinet Tour of Kaua‘i Farmacy’s Organic Farm in Kīlauea
The family-run farm grows, processes, cures, packages and sells over 50 healing remedies, from teas to tinctures.
How To Solo Hike in Hawaiʻi
What you should know, do and pack if you’re hitting the trails alone.
The 5 Best Beaches on Kauaʻi
From Poʻipū Beach to Hanalei Bay, Kauaʻi has some spectacular beaches; here are the best of the best, according to our readers.
Exploring the Wailua River on Kauaʻi is Full of Surprises
This river is Hawai‘i’s only navigable waterway (by boats larger than kayaks).
The 5 Best Snorkeling Spots on Kauaʻi
Our readers have voted on Kauaʻi’s best underwater views in our 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards.
What It’s Like Taking a Kaua‘i Humane Society Shelter Dog on a Day Trip
Shelter Dogs on Field Trips is a popular program that pairs up visitors with eligible canines for outdoor adventures.
8 Local and Independent Book Shops You Need to Visit in Hawaiʻi
You don’t have to be a bookworm to appreciate these locally owned treasures.
Can’t Make It to the Kauai Poke Fest? Make Your Own Poke at Home
Hawaii chef Sam Choy, who is headlining the festival, shares this simple recipe for poke.
5 Family-Friendly Trails to Explore Hawaii’s Natural Beauty
These trails are great ways to explore the tropical outdoors—and tire out the kids, too.