Marissa & Connor
Things To Do
Tours
Captain Andy's: Kauai Boat Tours
The best way to see the NaPali Coast! Enjoy a catamaran snorkel sail or a more adventurous raft tour.
Blue Ocean Adventure Tours
The best way to see the NaPali Coast! Enjoy a catamaran snorkel sail or a more adventurous raft tour.
Island Helicopters Kauai
Experience thrilling views of the entire island, including Waimea Canyon, Jurassic Falls and the inside of Mt. Waialeale crater!
Kauai Backcountry Adventures: Mountain Tubing
One of a kind mountain tubing through old sugar cane irrigation canals. You can also book ziplining through this company!
Kipu Ranch Adventures
Great way to see the island and see where portions of Jurassic Park, Raiders of the lost Ark, and The Descendants movies were filmed!
Wailua River Kayak and Secret Falls Hike
Kayak the Wailua River and take the short hike to Secret falls. Multiple different tour options can be found on Viator!
South Shore
Poipu Beach
Beautiful, white sand beach on the South Shore. It has a shallow swimming area and many activities such as snorkeling, surfing, and bodyboarding!
Spouting Horn Beach Park
Very cool lookout where you can watch a blowhole spout sea water into the air. Depending on the tide and ocean conditions, the water may spout as far as 50 feet into the air!
Shipwreck Beach
HOW TO GET THERE: From Poipu Road past the Grand Hyatt Kauai, turn right onto Ainakoa St. Follow the road past the tennis courts and to the end of the road, where you'll find a public parking lot. Locals named the beach because of an old shipwreck that once rested nearby. Although the wreckage is long gone, it remains a favorite spot for visitors who love hiking and exploring the rugged shoreline.
Brennecke's Beach
This beach is a popular spot for bodyboarding and boogie boarding because of its consistent waves. It is less crowded than Poipu Beach!
Baby Beach
Baby beach is a quiet beach with water that is shallow and clear! There are no strong waves or currents and the sand bottom is usually only a few inches deep. There are small tide pools if you want to explore further!
Old Koloa Town
Walk around the shops and galleries of The Old Koloa Town!
Kauai Coffee Plantation
Largest coffee farm in the US! Enjoy the free guided walking tour with free samples.
Poipu Shopping Village
A large and popular shopping center! Many stores that sell clothing, jewelry, food, and other items. The mall also has its own free entertainment including Hula performances alongside live Hawaiian music!
Kauai Juice Co
The best juice!! They also have locations in Kapaa and Kilaueu.
West Side
Waimea Canyon State Park
"Grand Canyon of the Pacific" Lots of fun hikes and lookouts! Stop off at the various lookouts for sweeping views of the canyon. Most of the canyon lookout points will be obvious and have paved parking. Continue on Highway 550 until it ends at the lookout for Kalalau Valley. We recommend downloading the app "all trails" to see all available hikes near you!
Hanapepe Town
The art capital of Kauai. The historic town served as inspiration for the Disney film "Lilo and Stitch"!
East Side
Ho’opi’i Falls Hike
Ho’oip’i Falls Trail is a 2.4 mile moderate hike. It is short but action-packed taking you to two waterfalls!
Kauai Plantation Railway
This historic plantation in Lihue now spans 105 acres and offers visitors a glimpse at Hawaii's sugarcane history, which dates to the 1860s. Visitors ride mahogany-lined passenger train cars along the property's 2 ½ miles of railroad tracks, where bananas, mangos, papayas, pineapples, sugarcane, taro and other essential Hawaiian crops grow. Along the 40-minute ride, conductors provide narration regarding the various sights, which include animals like goats, pigs and sheep that you'll be able to feed during a stop!
Bike the Coconut Coast
Bike the famous “Ke Ala Hele Makalae" trail. A 4.1 mile paved trail that rungs along the ocean!
North Shore
Hanakapiai Falls via The Kalalau Trail
The Kalaulau trail is one of the most famous and stunning hiking trails in the world! An 11 mile stretch leads you to Kalaulau Beach, where advanced hikers will camp and head back the next day. You can hike in as far as you'd like, no need to go the whole 11 miles. We recommend the 2 mile hike to Hanakapiai beach (not swimmable) for gorgeous views and an incredible time. Total time: 4 hours Note: The trail requires a reservation - book out 1 month in advance to save a spot. You won't be disappointed!
Hanalei Bay
This beach is compromised of four beaches. It is beautiful for walking, jogging, surfing, boogie boarding, lounging, it's the best! Parking is available at black pot, pavilions and pine trees. Sunrise is the best time to see rainbows and sea turtles.
Tunnels Beach
Tunnels Beach is a secluded beach on the eastern coast of Kaua'i. The beach features a dark jungle backdrop with an oceanfront crescent shaped beach. Tunnels is a favorite surfing, winds surfing, and kite surfing beach. Lava tubes form the many underwater caverns giving Tunnels its name and a magical underwater world to explore. Take advantage of the spectacular sunset from this North Shore beach.
Ha'ena State Park & Beach
Hāʻena State Park is often called the "end of the road" and marks the endpoint of the Kuhio Highway. The park provides access to beaches, trails, and several ancient Hawaiian sites, including sea caves estimated to be more than 4,000 years old!
Tahiti Nui
Laid-back restaurant and bar with Hawaiian music nightly!
Happy Talk Lounge Restaurant & Bar
Located inside Hanalei Bay Resort, which is such a cool resort to check out! Recommend stopping by for happy hour and the sunset!
Kalypso Bar and Grill
Casual tavern with a bamboo bar & porch seating offering a Hawaiian-style menu & tropical drinks!
Grocery Stores
Big Save Market - Koloa
Grocery store