Planning a trip in Maui, Hawaii? From enjoying sunrise (or sunset) at the summit of Haleakala to the scenic drive along the Road to Hana and lounging on beautiful tropical beaches, Maui has something for everyone. Popular as a honeymoon destination, Maui offers a plethora of resorts with spas. There are family-friendly stays on the…
Waterfall chaser? You’ll love Big Island waterfalls, with some among the tallest falls in Hawaii! Many of these beautiful waterfalls on Big Island are conveniently clustered into two main windward-facing areas on the north and east sides of Big Island, where rain is plentiful. The most accessible of these beautiful waterfalls are Rainbow Falls, near…
Mahaulepu Beach, Kauai. A beautiful, secluded beach just a few minutes from Poipu on the southern shore of Kauai. Best of all, hardly anyone was there when we visited! Impossible? No, most tourists don’t want to hike the Mahaulepu Heritage Trail, an easy scenic coastal hike with spectacular views, but about 2.6 miles one way…
Lumahai Beach, Kauai! One of the prettiest beaches on the North Shore of Kauai, so beautiful that it was the setting for one of the famous scenes of the Hollywood movie South Pacific, the movie that put Kauai on the tourist map! With a rainforest cliff setting as a backdrop, with two lava rock outcroppings…
Experienced snorkeler looking to explore the incredible underwater marine life near Poipu on the southern shore of Kauai? Lawai Beach! Calling Lawai Beach a beach is a bit of an euphemism. The sandy portion is so small, the beach often disappears during high tide. Why then should you visit Lawai Beach? Two reasons. First, Lawai…
Brennecke’s Beach? Bet you missed this tiny beach on the far eastern edge of Poipu Beach Park, so small, it’s easy to ignore. Brennecke’s Beach, though tiny, is one of the best Kauai beaches for boogie boarding, body boarding and body surfing! The waves that come crashing through to this small beach are not long,…
Kealia Beach, a slice of tropical paradise on the Coconut Coast of Kauai! So inviting were the crystal clear, deep blue waters and light golden sands, tantalizing us from the Kuhio Highway on our way to Princeville, we just had to stop! Kealia Beach, a wide strip of about 1/2 a mile of sandy beach…
Have time on your Kauai vacation to explore the island and its many beautiful beaches? Anahola Beach on the northeast coast of Kauai is definitely worth a visit, if your intention is to find an off-the-tourist-radar Kauai beach, frequented mostly by locals. On weekdays, Anahola Beach is typically deserted, especially in the mornings, but still…
Kalapaki Beach, Kauai! A beautiful beach with finely powdered golden sands and calm clear blue waters! Situated close to Nawiliwili Harbor where most of the major cruise ships landing at Kauai dock and Lihue Airport, Kauai’s international airport, Kalapaki Beach is perfect for island hoppers, cruise ship visitors and people looking to kill some time…
No matter where you are staying, you’ll find pretty beaches in Kauai close to you! But which ones are the best for you to visit, especially on a short vacation to Kauai or if you’re island hopping and spending 1-3 days here? Depends on what you’re looking for! Natural beauty? Ke’e Beach and Haena Beach…