November 10, 2023
The shells used to create NI‘IHAU SHELL LEI are akin to precious gemstones. They aren’t stones, of course, but TINY SHELLS that are rare and precious. Made only on Ni‘ihau, a private island off Kaua‘i’s west side, the lei are…
November 10, 2023
MĀHĀ‘ULEPŪ , the last undeveloped shoreline on Kaua‘i’s southern coast, is much more than an exquisite beach and favorite windsurfing spot. This 2,900-acre wilderness area is populated with rare plants and endangered animals. As if Māhā‘ulepū’s geological and cultural significance…
January 24, 2023
KAUA‘I MUSEUM is synonymous with the word “aloha” in every sense. One only needs to step inside to return to a world of Hawaiian culture and its rich history. View hundreds of artifacts from ancient times on Kaua‘i, spanning the…
April 6, 2022
The shells used to create NI‘IHAU SHELL LEI are akin to precious gemstones. They aren’t stones, of course, but TINY SHELLS that are rare and precious. Made only on Ni‘ihau, a private island off Kaua‘i’s west side, the lei are…
February 14, 2022
MĀHĀ‘ULEPŪ, the last undeveloped shoreline on Kaua‘i’s southern coast, is much more than an exquisite beach and favorite windsurfing spot. This 2,900-acre wilderness area is populated with rare plants and endangered animals. Māhā‘ulepū tells the story of 5 million years…
February 14, 2022
For all of Kaua‘i’s stunning natural attributes, there is still no shortage of museums. A visit to any of these will enhance your stay and give you a historical perspective. KAUA‘I HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM is located in the Old County…
February 14, 2022
SALT POND BEACH PARK is named for the traditional HAWAIIAN SEA SALT produced in flats near the beach. For generations, Hawaiian families have evaporated seawater in saltpans dug out of red soil to produce natural sea salt. The salt is…
February 14, 2022
Kaua‘i’s history took a peculiar turn in the early 19th century when Russian arms, construction materials and ships were sent to the island with the intention of helping Kaua‘i’s reigning monarch, King Kaumuali‘i, gain control of the Hawaiian Islands. But…
May 24, 2017
org for details. There is a small admission fee. KAUA‘I MUSEUM 808-245-6931
February 15, 2015
Long before statehood in 1959, the grass-skirted HULA dancer had emerged as the symbol of the islands. Popularized by Hollywood, the ancient Hawaiian dance form was minimized, synthesized and brought to the screen by stars like Clara Bow, Shirley Temple…
February 15, 2015
WAILUA RIVER tells the epic history of the island’s demigods, high priests, kings and royal families. The remnants of SEVEN SACRED SITES are located within the 1,093-acre WAILUA RIVER STATE PARK . They include four Hawaiian temples, a bell stone,…
February 15, 2015
KAMOKILA HAWAIIAN VILLAGE is a reconstructed Hawaiian village composed of 14 thatched-roof structures, including a canoe house, a birthing house, a hula house, the chief’s assembly house and a doctor’s house. Lush gardens also grow in the village, yielding traditional…