Kauai Features

Kauai Features

  • Top Things to Do in Kauai

    Some things defy words, and the Napali Coast is one of them. Besides, beautiful, verdant, spectacular, and amazing lose their meaning after repeated... Read more

  • Kauai and Hawaii Today

    Despite its small size—about 550 square mi—Kauai has four distinct regions, each with its own unique characteristics. The windward... Read more

  • Top 5 Kauai Outdoor Adventures

    Kauai's spectacular scenery makes getting outdoors a must-do activity for most people.... Read more

  • Top 5 Kauai Beaches

    With over 50 miles of sandy shores—more than any other Hawaiian island—Kauai is a beach bum's dream. It's easy to give in to "Hawaii... Read more

  • Top 5 Kauai Scenic Spots

    Verdant valleys, epic cliffs, plunging waterfalls, and majestic canyons are just a few of the features that you'll find on Kauai. You might almost... Read more

  • Seal-Spotting on the South Shore

    When strolling on one of Kauai's lovely beaches, don't be surprised if you find yourself in the rare company of Hawaiian monk seals. These are... Read more

  • Niihau: The Forbidden Isle

    Seventeen miles from Kauai, across the Kaulakahi Channel, sits the privately owned island of Niihau. It's known as the Forbidden Isle, because... Read more

  • Kauai: Undercover Movie Star

    Though Kauai has played itself in the movies (you may remember Nicolas Cage frantically shouting "Is it Kapaa or Kapaa-a?" into a pay phone in... Read more

  • The Plate-Lunch Tradition

    To experience island history firsthand, take a seat at one of Hawaii's ubiquitous "plate lunch" eateries, and order a segmented Styrofoam plate... Read more

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