Kauai
Kauai Highlights
- Kauai is the oldest Hawaiian island and it is also the most lush, giving it the nickname "The Garden Isle." Visitors to Kauai coming from the other islands will immediately recognize the green contrast, especially if just leaving the lava-filled landscape of the Big Island.
- If you are in Kauai from late November to early May, you have an excellent change of spotting a humpback whale. Most people visiting Kauai agree that the best place to see a humpback whale up close is in a boat. I have seen most humpback whales from land and have had my best views of them from a deck, balcony, or the sand—usually when I am least expecting it. Either way, binoculars are a must.
- Some whale-watching companies offer a sea-kayak option where you can paddle to hidden beaches and watch for dolphins, sea turtles, and whales.
- No trip to Kauai would be complete without seeing the famed Na Pali Coast. Kauai's lush east side is magnificent and unforgettable. It's towering, fluted mountain peaks covered in greenery are worth the trip on a chartered boat, sea kayak, or helicopter.
- The tropical waterways of the Wailua River are a personal favorite. Take a kayak or a boat tour and see the secret falls and jungle scenery up close. Some groups will include musicians and hula dancers on your boat to round out a truly Hawaiian experience.
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Kauai Travel Q&A
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What You Can Do in Kauai
- Photography
- Biking
- Camping
- Hiking and Backpacking
- Nature
- Paddling
- Snorkeling
- Snow Sports
- Windsurfing
Articles & Advice on Kauai
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- Backpacking in Kauai
- Walks, Strolls and Treks on the Garden Isle
- Top Ten Wildlife Areas We Love (and Would Hate to Lose)
- Kauai Wolf Spider
- Base Camp Hawaii
- Kauai Windsurfing
- Napshot
- Hiking the Na Pali Coast's Kalalau Trail
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Parks Near Kauai
- Nualolo Trail, HI (21 mi.)
- Kalalau Trail, HI (21 mi.)
- Kalalau Beach, HI (23 mi.)
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