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Explore Kauai Like a Local

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South Shore

Poipu

Ben Ono and the Hawaii Tourism Authority

North Shore

Hanalei • Princeville

Photo Courtesy of Princeville Makai Golf

Central

Lihue • Coconut Coast

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The Best Kauai Activities, Picked by Locals

Love the nature? You've come to the right island. Ocean fan? Try snorkeling, surfing, and scuba diving. More into land activities? Kauai is the home of hundreds of trails including the famous Napali Coast hike.

Must-Try Kauai Restaurants

Looking for a fine dining restaurant experience or a Kauai restaurant with a view? From hundreds of award-winning restaurants we’ve rounded up where to eat breakfast, lunch, dinners, and desserts, plus sushi, burgers, pizza and more..

Locals' Guide to Kauai Hotels

Looking for the most romantic, most luxurious, best value, best places to take a group (wedding, family reunions or just a well deserved girls trip)? We know where to go. Explore our curated list of hotels across the region.