Featured Kauai Vacations
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based on TripAdvisor ReviewsGrand Hyatt Kauai Resort & SpaKauai
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Kauai
A breathtaking island escape awaits in Kauai.
On a Kauai vacation, "off the beaten path" means discovering dramatic beauty—and yourself. Plan to divide your time between relaxing and exploring Kauai's nearly endless list of fabulous natural phenomena, including the famed Na Pali Coast, the Spouting Horn, the "sleeping giant" Nounou Mountain, Opaekaa Falls, and even the locations for filming blockbusters like Jurassic Park and Jurassic World. From the dramatic beaches of Kauai, snorkel or dive with colorful tropical marine life, and keep your eyes on the horizon from December to April to spy behemoth humpback whales.
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Na Pali Coast
Perhaps the most famous and most-photographed area of Kauai, the Na Pali Coast, will introduce you to beautifully rugged landscapes. These 17 miles of coastline are only accessible by boat or air—or your own two feet on the challenging Kalalau Trail. For easier access, take a boat or kayak tour, or a helicopter tour that will almost literally take your breath away. -
Waimea Canyon
The nickname of Waimea Canyon just about says it all: The Grand Canyon of the Pacific. The Waimea Canyon Lookout will give you a glimpse into the scope of this 3,600-foot-deep canyon. Following Waimea Canyon Drive will take you further into the red rock walls of Kauai's interior and through the mountains to Kokee State Park, where you can get out and hike the trails, which vary in difficulty for all experience levels. -
Fern Grotto
Fern Grotto will speak to the adventurer's soul. Starting with a short boat ride up the Wailua River, you'll arrive at a natural lava rock grotto covered in hanging ferns and misted by a nearby waterfall. In ages past, this grotto was only accessible to Hawaiian royalty. These days, you may hear serene Hawaiian music within the grotto's natural acoustics, making this one of the most quintessentially Hawaiian experiences on Kauai. -
Charming Towns
On Kauai, no building stands taller than a coconut palm, which makes for charming and historic towns to explore. Wander through Waimea Town, where Captain James Cook first landed in 1778. Hanapepe Town is Kauai's art capital, where you can find beautiful works by local artists. On the south shore you'll find Old Koloa Town, which was where Kauai had its first sugar mill all the way back in 1835. -
Beaches of Kauai
Poipu Beach was once named America's Best Beach by the Travel Channel, and it's easy to see why, with its classic Hawaiian scenery and convenient access to facilities such as restrooms and showers. The waters here are home to green sea turtles, the state fish (can you pronounce "humuhumunukunukuapuaa?”), and endangered monk seals sunning on warm sands. During the winter, you may even see humpback whales just offshore. -
Golf
Golfers will be in a literal paradise on Kauai. The island has ten courses designed by names like Jack Nicklaus and Robert Trent Jones, Jr. The Kauai Lagoons Golf Club features the longest continuous stretch of oceanview holes in all of Hawaii, while the "Mini Prince” Course at Princeville is great for families and those who want an easier course that doesn't scrimp on gorgeous views.