Kauai Travel Blog

Winding along the coast of the South Side of Kaua`i, the Koloa Heritage Trail takes visitors back in time about 5 million years or so. Along the trail explorers learn about archaeology, culture, and both natural, and the people’s history. History buffs have the option of biking, walking, or driving...

The clouds cleared and Ni’ihau’s vertical cliffs burst into view as we flew over the nearly 4,000-foot deep Kaulakahi Channel looking for whales. A red light on the helicopter’s control panel flashed and beeped but nothing could dim my excitement for exploring the not- entirely-forbidden island. As...

Months ago while I was enjoying the sunset at Anini Beach on Kaua`i’s North Shore. The sun was just above the horizon when I noticed a woman setting up a candlelit table and chairs and tiki torches. Soon she set up a beach side kitchen and began cooking before a couple arrived and sat down at the...

For a small island without much action, Kaua`i doesn’t disappoint when it comes to New Years Eve when everyone is ready to celebrate hope and luck for the new year. While fireworks have been banned on Oahu, much to the disappointment of traditional celebrators, you can still find them in sunny...

Majestic waterfalls can be found all over Kaua`i. From off the beaten path falls on the Na Pali Coast, to hidden falls in residential areas on the east side, to popular tourist sights, waterfalls can be found in a variety of heights, forms, and locations. Here’s my three top picks for waterfalls...

The Lawai International Center is a protected, lush hidden gem on the south side of Kaua`i. It’s been about two decades since Lynn Muramoto decided to take on the task of restoring the 32-acre site and now heads the Lawa`i International Center, a community project where 88-miniautre shrines have...

Let’s face it, airfare to the Hawaiian islands ain’t cheap (most of the time). So once you’ve paid what was very possibly a pretty penny to get to Kaua`i, how does a visitor save a few bucks? By eating at Kaua`i’s best places for an affordable meal. Lucky for us, this doesn’t...

Souvenir buying and gifts for friends is always appealing while visiting Kaua`i, and now the need for holiday gifts is here. One of the best things you can do while shopping on Kaua`i is to buy local. One of my personal favorite local jewelry designers is Peace of Kaua`i (POK) Shell Earrings. Owner,...

Kaua`i may be the smallest of the main Hawaiian Islands, but it has no shortage of locally brewed beer, mead, and rum. On the east side you will find the Nani Moon Meadery, where tropical flavors come together with sweet honey to create lovely honey wine as the state’s only producer of mean. Over...

One day in Kaua`i is… better than no day in Kaua`i! But seriously, if you have just one day in Kaua`i it’s worth it. I’ve done it, friends of mine have done it, and it’s a popular island for a one day trip since the island is so small. Kaua`i is amazing and beautiful, pretty close...