Kauai, also known as the Garden Island because of its lush and vibrant landscape, is the fourth-largest of the Hawaiian islands. The exquisite island is a favorite destination for people who love adventure and appreciate natural beauty. More Kauai facts… Beautiful beaches ring this island paradise, and mountain trails draped with tropical forests lead to …
Kilauea is a small, charming town on the north shore of Kauai that is the gateway to the Kilauea Lighthouse, one of the island’s top attractions. Though the lighthouse gets most of the attention, Kilauea is a delightful town that shouldn’t be overlooked. Some of the island’s best food, art and shopping can be found …
Kauai has an abundance of waterfalls and a hike to a waterfall is one of the best ways to experience the unique natural beauty of the island. Here at the Kauai Travel Blog, we are frequently asked about hikes to the waterfalls on Kauai. The questions include everything from the easiest waterfall hikes for beginners …
The breezy, second-story Olympic Cafe in Kapaa, Kauai is one of the most popular restaurants in town. Enjoyed by both local residents and tourists, the open-air cafe serves enjoyable food and refreshing beverages all day long. Local residents especially enjoy the breakfast offerings as well as relaxing at the full bar. Tourists enjoy kicking back …
With delicious food, good vibes and friendly vendors, the Anaina Hou Farmers Market is the perfect place for a weekend morning outing. The Anaina Hou Farmers Market is open every Saturday morning from 9:00am – 12pm in Kilauea, Kauai at the Anaina Hou Community Park. The market features more than 40 island vendors selling Kauai-grown …
The Kauai Hindu Monastery is a traditional Saivite Hindu temple/monastery located in Kapaa, Kauai. The monastery is situated on a particularly beautiful spot on the Wailua River eight miles from Mount Waialeale. The grounds include 382 acres of ponds, paths, fruit orchards, hardwood forests, a river and two temples. The monastery is popular with both …
Two popular waterfalls can be found on a relatively easy hike along the Kapaa Stream in the Kealia Forest Reserve on the island of Kauai. Upper Hoopii Falls is a popular hangout where locals take turns jumping into the pool below. Farther downstream is Lower Hoopii Falls, made famous in the movie Jurassic Park as …
These are beautiful photos of the Hanalei Taro Fields taken in Fall 2021 using an iPhone 12 Pro Max. Upon reaching the bottom of Hanalei Hill from Princeville, you are greeted with an enchanting one-lane bridge and a spectacle of magnificent mountains and green fields. The green fields (paddies) contain taro, a starchy vegetable that …