February 15, 2015
The coastal view from the east side of the island has always been compelling, but due to lack of easy access and a developed beach park, COCONUT COAST has long played second fiddle to the more popularized South Shore and…
February 15, 2015
Often called the “ GRAND CANYON OF THE PACIFIC ” Waimea Canyon is a geological wonder located along Highway 550 en route to Kōke‘e State Park. Approximately 10 miles long and 3,000 feet deep, the canyon is only a fraction…
February 15, 2015
KAUA‘I WILDLIFE REFUGE is located in a remote area of the island that, until recently, was not accessible to the public. SAFARI HELICOPTERS has made it possible to land here and get a look at what one man is doing…
February 15, 2015
Riding down Hawai‘i’s scenic byways with the wind in your hair and the open road ahead is an exhilarating sense of freedom. There are many motorcycle rental and tour providers around the Garden Isle on hand to get you biking…
February 15, 2015
Up for an adventure? Try a GUIDED SEA KAYAK TRIP along the rugged southern shoreline of Kaua‘i. KAYAK KAUA‘I has sea and river kayaking tours around the Garden Island. From HANALEI BAY to the open sea, you’ll find the adventure…
February 15, 2015
The view from the Cessna 182 is all gorgeous coastline, shimmering canyons and beckoning blue sea. On any other day, it would be a relaxing ride, but today, your heart is pumping, your hands sweating, and you can practically smell…
February 15, 2015
If tubing through tunnels sounds fun to you (and you don’t mind getting wet), go on an adventure with scenic visits as your backdrop! Nestled just outside of Līhu‘e in the village of Hanamā‘ulu, KAUA‘I BACKCOUNTRY ADVENTURES takes full advantage…
February 15, 2015
Life on Kaua‘i is heavily influenced by its lack of anything close to a city. Its small towns — really more like neighborhoods — are slow-paced, interconnected and unassuming. WAIMEA is all that and more, with the community’s dedication to…
February 15, 2015
SNORKELING the reef off NU‘ALOLO KAI , located along the Nāpali Coast, is a magical experience. The reef extends 600 feet from the valley and teems with colorful fish and sea creatures. Nu‘alolo is an ancient and wildly beautiful valley…
February 15, 2015
NA ‘ĀINA KAI BOTANICAL GARDENS is a backyard project that grew into what is now an amazingly diverse and carefully plotted Eden reaching across 240 acres to the sea. The gardens refl ect more than 25 years of work that…
February 15, 2015
Located south of the Wailua River near KAPA‘A is an ideal place for a FAMILY OUTING . LYDGATE BEACH PARK consists of a wide sand beach that slopes into the ocean, where a pair of rock-rimmed pools — one perfect…
February 15, 2015
MANAWAIOPUNA FALLS is not only diffi cult to wrap your tongue around, but it’s also hard to find. Located in the wild on private property, it is off – limits to the ordinary person. Many are familiar with these falls…