Christine’s guidebook

We always rent our car from this site http://www.discounthawaiicarrental.com/ as they seem to get us the best deal

This website has all the details needed to find the best beaches on Kauai - http://www.kauai.com/beaches. (The road beyond the town of Hanalei were damaged during the floods of April 2018 and only reopened for general access on May 1, 2019. The beaches and the Kalalau trail now have limited access and a reservation is required. Please check https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/parks/kauai/haena-state-park/ for more information)

There are some wonderful Farmer’s and Produce markets selling quite an array of local and often exotic fruits and vegetables as well as local craft items. Go to http://realkauai.com/FarmersMarkets/ for a list of locations and times.

There are several companies offering scenic tours over the island. Most depart from small landing strips next to Lihue airport although there is one company flying out of the Princeville airfield. Whoever you fly with the ride is spectacular bringing you into the Mount Waialeale volcanic crater, up close to waterfalls and an arial view of the spectacular Na Pali coastline. A definite must do!

Kauai is the perfect island for travelers that love to hike. fabulous scenery, local wildlife, birds and plants. Visit http://www.kauai.com/hikes for details. Good boots are essential as the hikes can be quite steep and slippery.

If you are interested in the flora and fauna of the island, both indigenous and introduced, there are some wonderful parks on the island. The National Tropical Botanical garden at Limahuli is well worth the visit (http://ntbg.org/gardens/limahuli.php). The collections here are used for conservation, cultural perpetuation, and education. An equally magnificent garden is the Allerton collection west of Poipu (http://ntbg.org/gardens/allerton). There is also the smaller Na Aina Kai Botanical garden, Sculpture Park and Hardwood Plantation open for organized bus tours. Reservations required.