KAUA’I LIFESTYLE

DISCOVER THE BEST OF KAUA’I

Hiking

Each Kaua’i hiking trail is unique but one trait the trails have in common is that most of them are very steep and rated moderate to difficult. Hikes that are rated easy tend to be beach walks only. There is a reason Kaua’i is called The Garden Isle, which you will discover more intimately while hiking this beautiful island. I strongly suggest researching each trail prior to hiking it because weather and difficulty-ratings are often overlooked, which are the cause of many injuries and sometimes death while hiking on this wild island.

Check out my favorite hikes

Dining

For such a small island, Kaua’i has some incredible dining options available. Be prepared for much local and Asian flare, many similar menus with fish and steak, but dig a little deeper andyou can find some very unique and memorable experiences.

Check out my favorite restaurants

Beaching

This is why we all move to Kaua’i! This never disappoints . . . from flat swimmable beaches with lots of sand, to rocky shorelines suitable for snorkeling, Kaua’i has it all with the most remarkable back drop.

CHECK OUT MY FAVORITE BEACHES

Moloa’a Bay

Moloa’a Bay

Peaceful, uncrowded, great for swimming and snorkeling depending on which end of the bay you visit.

Anini Beach

Anini Beach

Aka Wanini Beach, can be crowded with limited parking, shallow for keiki, calm for snorkeling and paddleboarding but can be treacherous too far out!

Po’ipu Beach

Po’ipu Beach

Lots of parking, protected area for keiki, bathrooms, showers and lifeguards, food nearby, grassy park area, frequenting turtles, and seals

Kealia Beach

Kealia Beach

Not heavily frequented, can have good swimming, long and wide beach allow much privacy, bathrooms, lifeguards, and on the bike path!

EXTREME SPORTS

Anything taking place far from shore is extreme in my book! These types of activities are very popular here and I dip my toes into these activities every so often.

CHECK OUT MY FAVORITE EXTREME SPORTS

Kiteboarding

Kiteboarding

Kite+board = kiteboarding, popular areas include Kapa’a Beach Park, Anini Beach Park, and Mahaulepu Beach

Windsurfing

Windsurfing

Sail+board = windsurfing, popular areas include Anini Beach and Tunnels Beach

Diving

Diving

South Shore Brennecke’s Ledges and Koloa Landing, Napali Coast Mana Crack, Sheraton Caverns and Tunnels Reef

Surfing

Surfing

Surf season is all year round, South Side = summer, North Shore = all other seasons

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