Kauai tops the list for places to visit in 2017 according to National Geographic. We’re joining the discussion with a list of things to do on Kauai.
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Kauai tops the list for places to visit in 2017 according to National Geographic. We’re joining the discussion with a list of things to do on Kauai.
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I will be arriving Kuaii November 12 2016. I will be staying at the south shore but will have a car. I am interested in seeing Waimea Canyon,Fern Grotto and Na Pali coast. As suggested above I think I would like to book a helicopter ride either as part of one of these or separate. I am totally unfamiliar with any part of Hawaii. There was a suggested company for booking activities and I thought I had saved it but can’t find it. Could you give me a suggestion.
On our 5th trip to this island, we finally hiked Awaawapuhi Trail out to the end and thoroughly enjoyed the view of Na Pali from that high perch. We had attempted on a previous trip but gave up way too soon. It was 3.25 miles each way and gave us sore legs the next day, but was well worth every achy muscle. Had we been more than couch potatoes, it might have taken a lesser toll on us. 🙂 We will be back on this island in September 2016 and will do this hike again…this time with a little more exercise under our belts.
Will be visiting Kauai in June and wondering if there are whale sighting boat tours there? My friend who goes to Maui frequently, says the tour they took was super and they really enjoyed it. As we’re getting up in years, the hiking doesn’t sound to attractive anymore. I really appreciate the information you share. Thanks a million! Pam
Hi Pam,
Sorry but whales are seen in Hawaii in the winter. The good news is you’ll have to come back again to see them.
Aloha.
I love to walk The Path that starts at the Wailua River and ends past Kealia.
We really enjoyed kayaking on Wailua river.
Thanks guys! I’ve appreciated all of the updates as we’ve been planning our first visit to Hawaii (Kauai) since last summer. We’ll be spending nine days in the Poipu area during Spring Break with our 7 y.o and 3 y.o. Besides the various beaches and botanical gardens, any other kid friendly recommendations? We’re big hikers, but we know our youngest isn’t quite ready for the half-day ventures.
Hi Joe.
Thank you. Baby beach is great for the keiki. You can start the hike/walk to Mahaulepu from Shipwreck beach. It’s lovely whether you go a little or a long way.
Aloha.
Kids activities: Be sure to take them on the train ride at Kilohana Plantation. Also the Hyatt has an interesting exotic bird show at 9:30 am Tuesday morning. Also the kids can feed the koi at 9:00 am daily (I think), check the schedule with Hyatt at 742-1234. Need not be guests of the Hyatt.
Poipu Beach Park and Salt Pond are great kid-friendly, life guarded beaches. Enjoy!!
Catherine
We are heading to Hanalai for Easter week. Where is the nearest Catholic Church? We would like to know about the best place to swim at this time of the year. thank you for your great blog!! Much appreciated. We live in Maui. It has been VERY windy here with tremendous currents!!
Hi Mary,
There is a catholic church right in Hanalei. April is the time when waves start to switch from the north shore to the south shore so it isn’t as easy as saying go to one or the other. Just check the surf forecasts.
Aloha.
Kauai is probably the best island to pop for the helicopter tour. All around the island, there is so much that is beautiful. We’ve toured several companies and flown multiple times (each tour tends to be different even within the same company). Several companies offer the “doors-off” tours in the smaller 4 passenger birds. Be aware that if you’re the lucky couple appointed to sit in front, that seat is small and the outboard passenger is really “out there.”
Thanks Tom.
Aloha.
I’m disappointed that you have allowed non-Hawaii related ads to interrupt the articles. The nice thing about your website is that like much of Hawaii (but not Waikiki), you have, up until now, resisted the commercial intrusions, despite the financial advantages for you.
Hi Sherri,
In reality, at this point there would be no Beat of Hawaii were it not for the support we receive from advertising.
Aloha.
Thanks for these great articles. We are trying to determine the best time to visit Kauai. We are looking at Thanksgiving time period. Love to hear your responses.
Lana, our very favorite time to visit Kauai is Thanksgiving and the 2 weeks after. The weather is typically warm, sunny and dry (even on the north side!) and it’s quiet on the island. Try to depart by mid-December before the California families start arriving for Christmas break. Kauai is the best of the Hawaiian Islands!
The north shore of the island can be very rainy in the winter months so if you go at Thanksgiving stay on the south shore in the Poipu area.