Blessed with spectacular natural beauty at every turn, Kauai is a must-visit Hawaiian island!
The oldest of the large Hawaiian islands, Kauai is the fourth largest in size, with a land area of about 560 square miles. It is less developed than Maui or the Honolulu area of Oahu, with a more island-like laid-back vibe. Over half the island can only be seen from the air, which makes a Kauai helicopter tour a bucket-list item for many visitors.
With golden-sand beaches that wrap around the island, numerous waterfalls, the renowned cliffs of the Na Pali Coast, and the Waimea Canyon, nicknamed the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, Kauai offers a lot to see and do.
We hope our in-depth Kauai travel guides below help you plan the perfect trip to Kauai!
Start here:
- The Best Things to Do in Kauai
- Kauai Visitors Guide
- The Ultimate 3-Day Kauai Itinerary for First-Timers
- The Best Things to Do on Kauai’s North Shore
- The Best Things to Do on Kauai’s South Shore
- The Best Things to Do on Kauai’s East Side
- Spectacular State Parks in Kauai
- Where to Stay in Kauai
- The Best Beaches in Kauai, Hawaii
Kauai Attractions:
- The Na Pali Coast of Kauai
- Best Kauai Helicopter Tours
- Secret Falls Kauai Kayak and Hike Tour
- Ha’ena State Park
- Waimea Canyon State Park
- Koke’e State Park
- Wailua River State Park
- Polihale Beach State Park
- Guide to Kauai’s Stunning Birds
- The Best Sunset Spots in Kauai
- Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge
Kauai Beaches:
- Best Swimming Beaches in Kauai
- The Most Beautiful Kauai North Shore Beaches
- Must-Visit Kauai South Shore Beaches
- Best Snorkeling Beaches in Kauai
- Ke’e Beach
- Secret Beach Kauai
- Poipu Beach Park
- Shipwreck Beach
- Anini Beach Park
- Tunnels Beach
- Hideaways Beach in Kauai
- Lydgate Beach Park
- Salt Pond Beach Park Kauai
- Haena Beach Park
- Kalapaki Beach
- Kalihiwai Beach
- Anahola Beach Park, Kauai
- Kealia Beach
- Brennecke’s Beach
- Lawai Beach
- Kiahuna Beach
Kauai Hiking + Trail Guides:
- Best Kauai Hikes
- Best Easy Kauai Hikes
- Guide to Spotting Kauai Birds on Hikes
- Best Waimea Canyon Hikes
- Must-Do Koke’e State Park Hikes
- Must-Do Kauai North Shore Hikes
- Best Waterfall Hikes in Kauai
- Guide to Kauai’s Famous Kalalau Trail
- Mahaulepu Heritage Trail on Kauai’s South Shore
- Hiking the Awa’awapuhi Trail in Kauai
- Sleeping Giant Trail Guide Kauai
- Ho’opi’i Falls Kauai Trail Guide
- Guide to Hiking the Kuilau Ridge Trail in Kauai
- Complete Guide to Canyon Trail to Waipo’o Falls