Things to do in Kauai

Popular picks: Visit Waimea Canyon · Hike the Kalalau Trail · Explore the Na Pali Coast by boat · Relax at Hanalei Bay · Discover the Allerton Garden · Snorkel at Tunnels Beach · Take a helicopter tour of the island · Go ziplining in Koloa · Visit the Kauai Coffee Company · Kayak the Wailua River · Explore the Limahuli Garden · Relax at Poipu Beach · Attend a traditional Hawaiian luau · Visit the Spouting Horn blowhole · Hike through the Sleeping Giant Trail

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Taro Fields at Hanalei National Wildlife RefugeFree5.0
Lush historic taro fields framing Kauai's scenic Hanalei Valley landscape.
Hanalei BayFree4.8
Kauai's iconic crescent bay features dramatic mountain views and sandy shores.
Kauai's North ShoreFree4.8
Discover Kauai's dramatic North Shore featuring emerald mountains and beaches.
Koke'e State ParkFree4.8
Explore lush mountain forests and dramatic canyon vistas in scenic Kauai
Princeville Botanical Gardens$$4.8
Explore lush tropical gardens and chocolate tastings on Kauai's north shore
Tunnels BeachFree4.7
Picturesque golden sand beach offering premier snorkeling on Kauai North Shore
Na Aina Kai Botanical Gardens$$4.6
Explore lush tropical gardens and bronze sculptures on Kauai's north shore.
Salt Pond Beach ParkFree4.6
A tranquil south shore beach park perfect for families and snorkeling
Kauai National Wildlife RefugeFree
A scenic coastal sanctuary protecting native seabirds and historic lighthouse vistas.
Kilauea National Wildlife RefugeFree
A sanctuary for nesting seabirds and iconic coastal views on Kauai

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