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Waterfalls and a rainbow in the jungle on Kauai island, Hawaii
Jungle waterfall on Kauai (courtesy, Hawaii CVB)

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Kauai Travel Tips

  • See Waimea Canyon, the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific."
  • Get a bird's-eye view of Kauai, aka the Garden Isle, on a helicopter ride.
  • Head offshore to Ke'e Lagoon, Tunnels Reef, and Cannons—offshore dive sites ranging in depth from 12 to 65 feet. Underwater terrain includes coral reefs, lava tubes, and caves, all teeming with rainbow-hued fish.
  • Hit the South Shore along with new and experienced divers in winter, when waters are calm.
  • Swim with colorful parrot fish at Lydgate Park, a man-made lagoon near Wailua on the East Side.

Kauai Travel Guide

On any list of the world's most spectacular islands, Kauai ranks right up there with Bora Bora, Huahine, and Rarotonga. All the elements are here: moody rainforests, majestic cliffs, jagged peaks, emerald valleys, palm trees swaying in the breeze, daily rainbows, and some of the most spectacular golden beaches you'll find anywhere. Soft tropical air, sunrise bird song, essences of ginger and plumeria, golden sunsets, sparkling waterfalls—you don't just go to Kauai, you absorb it with every sense. It may get more than its fair share of tropical downpours, but that's what makes it so lush and green—and creates an abundance of rainbows. Read More

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from: $199

Kauai Marriott Resort & Beach Club

Kalapaki Beach, 3610 Rice Street
Lihue (Island of Kauai), HI 96766 Map

Distance: 0.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
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from: $220

Grand Hyatt Kauai

1571 Poipu Road
Lihue (Island of Kauai), HI 96756 Map

Distance: 9.1 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
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from: $169

Sheraton Kauai Resort

2440 Hoonani Road
Koloa, HI 96756 Map

Distance: 9.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
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Attractions

Poipu Beach

editor favorite attraction
Kauai, Hawaii

Distance: 9.3 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Enjoy the gentle waves on this golden sand crescent beach on the South Shore. Conditions are ideal... Read More
Editor Rated & Recommended
5_0

Hanalei Bay

expert favorite attraction
Hwy. 560
Kauai, Hawaii

Distance: 17.8 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Carved into the base of a sheer cliff on one side, this North Shore beach is famous for its... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
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Waimea Canyon Trail

expert favorite attraction
Kaua'i, Hawaii

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description: This trail is located within the Waimea Canyon Area. Proceeding from the bottom of the Kukui Trail,... Read More
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Airports

Major Airports near Kauai

Distance (mi.)
Kauai Island Lihue Airport 1.4 map
Honolulu/Oahu International Airport 102.7 map
Maui Kahului Airport 203.4 map

Other Smaller Airports near Kauai

Distance (mi.)
Hoolehua Molokai Airport 168.3 map

Flight Deals to Kauai

Originating From
Honolulu (HNL) to Kauai (LIH) $103
Portland, OR (PDX) to Kauai (LIH) $388
Seattle (SEA) to Kauai (LIH) $422
San Francisco (SFO) to Kauai (LIH) $484
Los Angeles (LAX) to Kauai (LIH) $505

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