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🐚 Kauai Beaches: Tunnels Beach, North Shore
A Visitor's Guide to Tunnels Beach Along Kaua‘i’s breathtaking North Shore lies one of the island’s most iconic beaches — Tunnels Beach, also known as Makua Beach. Famous for its crystal-clear water, vibrant coral reef, and dramatic mountain backdrop, Tunnels Beach is often considered one of the...
National Tropical Botanical Gardens on Kauai
The National Tropical Botanical Garden aims to "enrich life through discovery, scientific research, conservation, and education by perpetuating the survival of plants, ecosystems, and cultural knowledge of tropical regions." Based in the tropical paradise of Kauai, the NTBG is currently trying to...
Featured Recipe: Kauai Mint Mudslide Cookies
While on vacation (or not) I like to cook. I wanted to share some of my favorite local recipes with all of you. I am going to start off with the Kauai Mint Mudslide Cookies! These are a favorite amongst my family and I know yours will enjoy too... sure to impress! INGREDIENTS: 3/4 cup plus 2...
Kauai Beaches: Kalihiwai Bay
You'll catch your first glimpse of Kalihiwai Bay as your drive down the narrow road engraved into the side of the sheer cliff which encloses the beach on one side. From this angle, the bay is a perfect semi-circle of aquamarine, rimmed with glistening white sand and nestled between two lava...
Kauai Beaches: Lydgate Beach Park
Lydgate Beach Park just south of the Wailua River is a favorite spot for families and visitors alike. A rock-rimmed pool provides safe swimming for babies and toddlers, even in the winter months. We have a 1-yr old and 3-yr old and they 'dig' this place... They can run around and swim and feel...
Kauai Beaches: Anini Beach
This quiet, beautiful beach goes for miles along a coastline protected by an extensive offshore reef. At some places the Anini road is so close to the water you could almost jump in. The Anini beach park has restrooms, camping, and picnic facilities, although you can turn off the road at almost...
Managing Kauai’s Weather: Chasing the Sun
If you dial 808-245-6001 for the weather report on Kauai, you will probably hear this 'forecast': "Mostly fair today, with occasional windward and Mauka (Mountain) showers. Tonight, mostly fair, with showers varying from time to time and place to place." Except for storms, Kauai's normal weather...
Shave Ice in Paradise!
One treat everyone should try on Kauai is Shave Ice. Lest you be confused, shave ice is not a snow cone. Snow cones are made from crushed ice with a little fruit syrup sprinkled on. True Kauai style shave ice (that's shave, not shaved) uses a sharp blade to literally "shave" a large block of...
Kauai’s Yoga Scene
For those who are choosing Kauai to re-establish their Mind, Body, and Spirit connections you have made an epic choice. The practice of Hatha Yoga has become a multi million dollar industry in its current reincarnation and its popularity has been embraced on the Garden Island in many forms and...
Kauai Lu’aus… Gotta Check em’ Out!
If you've ever seen a movie that takes place in Hawaii, odds are there was a Lu'au scene. This is where everyone stands around with a Mai Tai in one hand and a plate of Kalua Pig in the other. There's always a show where someone is twirling a torch lit at both ends, and, of course, the...
Kauai’s Farmer’s Markets
Some of the best local, tropical fruit and produce can be found at Kauai's Farmer's Markets. Buy fresh vegetables from the local growers and sample some of Kauai's exotic fruits, flowers and home-made treats! We highly recommend taking a few moments to explore our the local markets here on the...
Kauai Guide Books & Sites We Love!
I thought it may be helpful to put together a list of books, guides and sites that we personally recommend for our guests. I know when I go on vacation to a new place I am always SO excited I try to find out as much information as possible... I thought some of you may be the same way:) Please take...
Kauai Vacation Rental: Hale Kepuhi in Haena
Hale Kepuhi is located just past the double bridges on the North Shore of Kauai in the quaint little beach town of Haena. This newly renovated ocean-front house offers 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Each bedroom has spectacular ocean views and your very own private lanai. This home is perfect for 3...
Pu’e One at Tunnels Beach: A Haena Vacation Rental
Welcome to Pu`e One, a Kauai vacation rental located at Tunnels Beach on the lush northern shore of Kauai. "Pu`e One" is a historic Hawaiian vacation home with a premium beachfront location. This Haena Kauai vacation home has private beach access to Makua (Tunnels) beach, which is one of the...
Discovering Kauai Beaches
Consider your interests and that will help a little when making the difficult decision of which Kauai beaches to visit, unless you're fortunate to have the time to visit them all! The island's beaches are idyllic for walking, sailing, surfing, sunbathing, fishing, picnicking, hiking, snorkeling,...
Kauai’s Spectacular Golf Courses
There is no secret to Kauai's spectacular golf offerings. Take the islands lush beauty-- it isn't called the Garden Isle for nothing and add challenging courses designed by some of the sports finest architects. Its a winning combination that adds up to a true golfer's paradise. Poipu Resort...
Exploring Kauai’s Na Pali Coast
One of the most amazing and at least in my opinion, life changing things that Kauai has to offer is its bountiful "Napali Coast" (Pali comes from the Hawaiian word for "cliffs"). Kauai's main highway, Kuhio Highway, wraps almost completely around the island except for the stretch of coastline that...
Kauai Hiking Guide
Kauai is home to the wettest place on earth. With an average ofover 472 inches or 39 feet (12 meters) of precipitation each year, Mt.Waialeale gets enough rain and constant precipitation to give it such a remarkable title. But not all of Kauai is wet and rainy. Hiking in the Waimea Canyon is arid...
Fly Like a Bird Over Kauai’s Rain Forests!
Imagine the thrill of soaring and flying like a bird over a pristine rain forest! At Kauai Backcountry Adventures, you can get high on this exhilarating experience! Fly across seven ziplines which descend a mountain side. Feel the rush as you glide over lush tropical forests and deep valleys...
Restoring the Kilauea Lighthouse on Kauai
The Kilauea Lighthouse began lighting the way for mariners in 1913. It served as a pivotal navigation aid for ships sailing on the Orient run. The historic light station consists of a concrete lighthouse, three field stone keepers' quarters, a fuel oil shed, cisterns, and a supply landing...