Kauaʻi Rainy Day Activities: What to Do When It Rains
Kauaʻi’s south and west coasts are the island’s dry, sunny side, so rain rarely ruins a trip. When a shower settles over your beach, drive…
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Kauaʻi climate zones: all 6, and where to find each one
Kauaʻi has 6 of the world’s 13 climate sub-zones under the Köppen classification, and 3 of its 5 major zones. One of the rainiest spots…
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Kauaʻi on a Budget (Cheap & Free Things to do on Kauaʻi)
Is planning your trip to Hawaiʻi starting to hurt your wallet? Our list with cheap and free activities lets you enjoy Kauaʻi without breaking the…
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Things to Do in Hanalei, the Last Town Before the Nāpali Coast
Hanalei is the last town before Kauaʻi‘s north-shore road ends at the Nāpali Coast. A crescent bay curves in front of it, ringed by tall…
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The 10 Best Hawaiʻi Waterfalls to Swim in (all islands)
Of the ten Hawaiʻi waterfalls you can swim in, one has lifeguards: Waimea Falls on Oʻahu, where staff decide at 9am daily whether swimming is…
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What is the Best Time to Visit Kauaʻi?
Winter storms can cancel Nāpali boat and helicopter tours and close the Kalalau trailhead for days at a time. Kauaʻi sits at the north end…
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10 Things to Do in Līhuʻe, Kauaʻi
Wailua Falls drops 173 feet, 5 miles north of the Līhuʻe airport, and the parking is at the top of the falls rather than the…
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13 Best Sunrise Spots in Hawaiʻi: Big Island, Oʻahu, Maui, and Kauaʻi
Haleakalā sunrise requires an advance reservation and a hotel departure around 3 a.m. Diamond Head opens at 6 a.m. and charges an entrance and parking…
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Hawaiʻi’s Lava Tubes, Sea Caves, and Blowholes, Island by Island
Kaumana Caves in Hilo drop into a lava tube Mauna Loa’s 1881 flow carved for 25 miles. No permit, no tour operator, just walk in.…
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A Beginner’s Guide to Snorkeling in Hawaiʻi (+12 easy snorkeling spots)
A first snorkel comes down to where you get in, and what the water is doing that day. Nerves are the smaller problem. Eight of…
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The 16 Best Places to Watch the Sunset in Hawaiʻi: Big Island, Maui, Oʻahu & Kauaʻi
When Kīlauea is erupting, the crater rim at Volcano House gives you two shows in one: the sun goes down while the Halemaʻumaʻu glow builds…
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Stargazing in Hawaiʻi: The Best Spots on Four Islands
From secluded beaches to dark volcanic summits, the BEST stargazing spots on Oʻahu, Kauaʻi, Maui, and the Big Island selected for their dark skies and…
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The 9 Best Spots to Find Sea Turtles in Hawaiʻi (All Islands)
One of the most common questions we get from visitors to Hawaiʻi is where they can reliably encounter sea turtles, either on land or in…
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14 Bite-Sized Things to Do on Kauaʻi
These 14 outings include a Hawaiian village site in Poʻipū, a helicopter flight over the Jurassic Park waterfall, and a mile of eucalyptus trees planted…
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Big Island or Kauaʻi: which island fits your trip?
As of September 2026, Kīlauea has erupted in more than 50 episodes since December 2024, and the Big Island is the only Hawaiian island where…
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Maui or Kauaʻi, which is better?
Maui is the all-rounder: the best beaches, the biggest food and nightlife scene, and two volcanoes to Kauaʻi’s one, including Haleakalā at 10,000 feet. Kauaʻi…
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Oʻahu vs Kauaʻi: Which Island Should You Visit?
Only 72 miles of ocean separate Oʻahu and Kauaʻi, yet Oʻahu holds more than 13 times the population. Pick Oʻahu if you want city energy,…
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