Travel guide

Kauai

Hawaii's lush Garden Isle

🗓️ Best time: April–June, September–November💰 Luxury · ~$220/day📍 United States

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About Kauai

The oldest and greenest Hawaiian island — the soaring Na Pali cliffs, the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific", waterfalls, and quiet beaches, all wrapped in jungle.

⭐ Things to do in Kauai

Na Pali Coast boat/hikeWaimea CanyonHanalei BayWailua FallsPoipu snorkelingKalalau Trail viewpointsSecret (Kauapea) BeachHanapepe art night

🍽️ Where to eat in Kauai

Real, top-rated restaurants — tap to see hours, reviews and menus.

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Keoki's Paradise

★ 4 (3,981) · Seafood · Hawaiian

Duke's Kauai

★ 3.9 (3,155) · Steakhouses · Hawaiian

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Hukilau Lanai

★ 4.5 (2,680) · Seafood · New American

Lava Lava Beach Club - Kauai

★ 4 (2,633) · New American · Seafood

Hamura Saimin

★ 3.8 (2,623) · Japanese · Hawaiian

The Dolphin

★ 3.5 (2,136) · Seafood Markets · Seafood

Koloa Fish Market

★ 4.4 (2,081) · Seafood Markets · Hawaiian

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Bar Acuda

★ 4.3 (1,993) · Tapas Bars

Da Crack Mexican Grinds

★ 4.2 (1,986) · Mexican · Fast Food

Tahiti Nui

★ 3.9 (1,888) · Seafood · Lounges

Verde

★ 4.1 (1,796) · Mexican · Food Delivery Services

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Eating House 1849 Koloa

★ 4.2 (1,731) · Hawaiian · Seafood

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

A rental car is essential (no round-island road).

💡 Local tip

Book Na Pali tours and the Kalalau Trail permits early — access is strictly limited.