Kaua‘i is the oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands—and one of the most beloved by travelers. From verdant valleys to the majestic Nāpali Coast, the Garden Isle makes for an idyllic vacation. Although a top destination, the island remains dotted with secluded beaches and home to some of the best under-the-radar businesses. You just need to […]
Just getting to Kauaʻi is expensive. Airfare, car rental, hotel rooms. We get it. But there’s lots to do on the Garden Isle that won’t cost you a thing. 1. Hit the Beach Most beaches in Hawaiʻi are free to visit. (There are some exceptions, including Hāʻena State Park on Kauaʻi’s North Shore, which now
Hiking is one of my favorite ways to explore the place I’m visiting. It’s a great way to learn about and appreciate its unique natural environment—and burn calories, too. (Because eating is my second favorite thing to do!) Kauaʻi boasts miles of trails, from hikes to waterfalls to paths meandering through majestic mahogany trees. Here
Kauaʻi may be the oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands—but it’s also one of the most beloved by visitors. Everything about the island—its lushness, its uncrowded beaches, its laid-back vibe—makes for an idyllic Hawaiʻi vacation. But there are things that are unique to the Garden Isle—things you won’t find anywhere else in Hawaiʻi. Read More: Our
Kauaʻi’s north shore gets a lot of attention—with fantastic attractions like Hanalei, Hāʻena State Park and Princeville all being clustered up there together. But Poʻipū, on the Garden Isle’s south shore, is too pretty to miss. And if you’re a visitor looking to fill your itinerary, there are so many things to do in Poʻipū,
Most people travel to Kauaʻi to escape from bustling city life, to unwind and relax on one of the island’s many quiet beaches. Kids and relaxation don’t always go hand-in-hand. But the Garden Isle actually offers a lot to do for vacationing families, from kid-friendly hikes and beaches to epic playgrounds that will occupy your
After a 2-mile trek under a grueling sun, I crawl through a small crevasse into a dim cave. As I stare up at the cavern’s irregular surfaces, I notice the air, cool and refreshing. And then I spot the verdant oasis in the center of this prehistoric cave. I’m captivated. I’m standing not only in
As a lifelong hiker, I can honestly say there’s no better way to experience—and appreciate—the natural beauty of Hawaiʻi than by hiking its plethora of trails— and Kauaʻi is no exception. From hikes to waterfalls to paths meandering through majestic mahogany trees, the island’s boasts a variety of trails for all hikers. Here are the
My son was only a couple of months old when he embarked on his first hike—snug in an Ergo and napping the entire 2-mile trek to the top of the Makapuu Lighthouse Trail along the southeastern coastline of Oahu. It’s an easy hike I’ve done my entire life growing up here, and one I did
Want to see the beauty of Hawaii, but not quite ready to risk life and limb to do it? Or maybe you’re a more experienced hiker but just pressed for time. These trails across the Islands, voted on by our readers in HAWAII Magazine’s 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards, have both the payoff of stunning landscapes
