See what the experts are saying about Kauai. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
Waimea, Princeville, Hanalei, Bali Hai—it seems like every part of Kaua'i is legendary. The island is a place of unparalleled natural beauty, and thus far, all of the commercialization has occurred along the coastline. Although big-city dwell... Continue reading »
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History
In Ancient Times… The island of Kaua'i formed from gradual volcanic overflow approximately 5.1 million years ago. The oldest of the Hawaiian Islands, Kaua'i has a heritage that is steeped in myth and legend. Although most mainlanders gr... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
Where to Stay in Kaua'i Kaua'i is a little jewel of an island, boasting more miles of accessible coastline than any of its Hawaiian neighbors. Since it is 98 percent undeveloped, hotel planners have plenty of space to use, and most of them... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
While one can't assume that the quality of restaurants on Kaua'i will be uniformly high, there are some good bets to be found around the island. First time visitors are well advised to research restaurants in advance. The real jewels are some... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
Citified vacationers joke that Kauai is the sort of sleepy little island that closes up entirely after sunset. That was probably true a few years ago, but the growing tourism industry has brought about more than a few changes to the entertain... Continue reading »
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Tours
It is impossible to name the most beautiful Hawaiian island. However, Kaua'i, the oldest island open to the public, boasts more beaches per mile, the most botanical gardens, the wettest patch of jungle in the world and many other features tha... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Kaua'i Getting There: By Air: Three airports serve the island of Kaua'i: Lihu'e Airport (LIH) on the west coast, Port Allen Airport (PAK) on the southern coast, and Princeville Airport (HPV) on the northern coast. Both Princeville... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Kaua'i State: Hawaii Country: United States Kaua'i by the Numbers: Population: 60,000 Elevation: Sea level to 5,148 feet Average Annual Rainfall: 55.7 inches Average January Temperature: 68.3 degrees F Average July Te... Continue reading »
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Introduction
On any list of the world's most spectacular islands, Kauai ranks right up there with Bora Bora, Huahine, and Rarotonga. All the elements are here: moody rainforests, majestic cliffs, jagged peaks, emerald valleys, palm trees swaying in the br... Continue reading »
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Frommer's favorite experiences
Hitting the Beach: A beach is a beach is a beach, right? Not on Kauai. With 50 miles of beaches, Kauai offers ocean experiences in all shapes and forms. You can go to a different beach every day during your vacations and still not get tired o... Continue reading »
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Best dining bets
Bar Acuda (tel. 808/826-7081): After two successful restaurants in San Francisco (The Slow Club and 42?), chef/owner Jim Moffat moved to the tiny town of Hanalei and opened this sleek, romantic restaurant specializing in his favorite tapas di... Continue reading »
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The best adventures
Take a Helicopter Tour of the Island: Don't leave Kauai without seeing it from a helicopter. It's expensive but worth the splurge. You can take home memories of the thrilling ride up and over the Kalalau Valley on Kauai's wild North Shore and... Continue reading »
Popular Kauai Things to Do
- Limahuli Valley Gardens
- National Tropical Botanical Garden
- Kalaheo Coffee Co
- Chong Ying Village
- Walking and Swimming
- Goin' To The Chapel...
- Wai'oli Hui'ia Church
