Kauai Activities and Sightseeing
Our picks for the best Kauai activities - in the air, on land, as well as in and on the ocean when you visit the Garden Isle of Kauai, Hawaii. We feature special sections on golf courses on Kauai, Kauai luaus, and a special index of our articles about Kauai.
Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge
The Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge is a must stop for visitors to Kauai's scenic north shore.
The Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge is a must stop for visitors to Kauai's scenic north shore.
Kauai Helicopter Tours
A helicopter tour is the best way to see the island of Kauai. Since over 70% of the island is inaccessible by land, you'll see areas that can only be seen from the air.
A helicopter tour is the best way to see the island of Kauai. Since over 70% of the island is inaccessible by land, you'll see areas that can only be seen from the air.
What's Your Favorite Thing to Do on Kauai?
Tell us what your favorite thing to do is on the Garden Isle of Kauai.
Tell us what your favorite thing to do is on the Garden Isle of Kauai.
Affordable Kauai
Like most everything in life, the best things to enjoy about Kaua'i are free – or at least pretty affordable. Called Hawaii's Island of Discovery and popularly referred to as "the Garden Island" – both for good reason – Kaua'i's landscape is an enticing, exciting playground for lovers of the environment, outdoor adventure, and Polynesian culture.
Like most everything in life, the best things to enjoy about Kaua'i are free – or at least pretty affordable. Called Hawaii's Island of Discovery and popularly referred to as "the Garden Island" – both for good reason – Kaua'i's landscape is an enticing, exciting playground for lovers of the environment, outdoor adventure, and Polynesian culture.
The following are twelve enjoyable and …
Limahuli Garden and Preserve
Limahuli Garden and Preserve is set in the Lawa'i Valley on the north shore of Kauai. The Garden is backdropped by the majestic Makana Mountain and overlooks the Pacific Ocean.
Limahuli Garden and Preserve is set in the Lawa'i Valley on the north shore of Kauai. The Garden is backdropped by the majestic Makana Mountain and overlooks the Pacific Ocean.
Kipu Ranch Adventures
Kipu Ranch Adventures on the island of Kauai offers daily tours of a historic private ranch used for filming many Hollywood movies.
Kipu Ranch Adventures on the island of Kauai offers daily tours of a historic private ranch used for filming many Hollywood movies.
Smith's Fern Grotto Wailua River Cruise
A review of Smith's Fern Grotto Wailua River Cruise on the Garden Isle of Kauai, Hawaii.
A review of Smith's Fern Grotto Wailua River Cruise on the Garden Isle of Kauai, Hawaii.
Kauai Helicopter Tour Safety in Question Following Two Crashes and NTSB Report
Two recent helicopter crashes On Kauai and a February 2007 NTSB report raise serious issues of the safety Of Kauai helicopter tours.
Two recent helicopter crashes On Kauai and a February 2007 NTSB report raise serious issues of the safety Of Kauai helicopter tours.
Helicopter Tour of Kauai with Jack Harter Helicopters
I was thoroughly delighted with my helicopter tour with Jack Harter Helicopters. It surpassed all of my high expectations and really made me eager to view the other Hawaiian Islands from the air. Read my full review here.
I was thoroughly delighted with my helicopter tour with Jack Harter Helicopters. It surpassed all of my high expectations and really made me eager to view the other Hawaiian Islands from the air. Read my full review here.
Hawaii Movie Tours 4x4 Tour of Kauai
A review and photo gallery of Hawaii Movie Tours 4x4 Tour of Kauai featuring locations of famous motion pictures and TV series made on Kauai.
A review and photo gallery of Hawaii Movie Tours 4x4 Tour of Kauai featuring locations of famous motion pictures and TV series made on Kauai.
Captain Zodiac's Raft Expeditions on Kauai, Hawaii
A review of Captain Zodiac's Raft Expeditions six hour Na Pali Snorkel Picnic along the Na Pali Coast of Kauai, Hawaii.
A review of Captain Zodiac's Raft Expeditions six hour Na Pali Snorkel Picnic along the Na Pali Coast of Kauai, Hawaii.
Sightseeing Tips for a First Time Visitor to Kauai
The great thing about Hawaii is that each island is different from all of the others. Kauai is the oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands and thus has the densest rain forests, the deepest canyons and the most stunning sea cliffs. It is nicknamed the Garden Isle and you'll see amazing flowers almost everywhere. Here are our sightseeing tips for a first time visitor to Kauai.
The great thing about Hawaii is that each island is different from all of the others. Kauai is the oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands and thus has the densest rain forests, the deepest canyons and the most stunning sea cliffs. It is nicknamed the Garden Isle and you'll see amazing flowers almost everywhere. Here are our sightseeing tips for a first time visitor to Kauai.
Waimea Canyon and Kokee State Park Kauai Hawaii
Join us as we explore Waimea Canyon, the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, on Kauai in our Hawaii Diary 2002.
Join us as we explore Waimea Canyon, the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, on Kauai in our Hawaii Diary 2002.
Profile of Kauai's Golf Courses
There is no question Kauai is a golfer’s paradise. The Garden Island is home to five of Hawaii’s top golf courses (Golf Digest, 2004) and boast some of the most scenic and challenging layouts in Hawaii.
There is no question Kauai is a golfer’s paradise. The Garden Island is home to five of Hawaii’s top golf courses (Golf Digest, 2004) and boast some of the most scenic and challenging layouts in Hawaii.
The North Shore of Kauai, Hawaii
Exploring the North Shore of Kauai Hawaii - Kapa'a to Ke'e Beach - Hawaii Diary 2002
Exploring the North Shore of Kauai Hawaii - Kapa'a to Ke'e Beach - Hawaii Diary 2002