Kauai Island in Hawaii is like a lush green valley with coral reefs, beautiful beaches and volcanic peaks shrouded in mist. For those who love adventure and the majestic beauty of nature, the Na Pali coast, Honopu Valley, Kalalau, Hanalei Bay, Mana Waipuna waterfall... on Kauai Island promise to be a memorable stop when coming to Hawaii. This is the oldest island with more than five million years old, the 4th largest in the Hawaiian archipelago and the 21st in the United States. Kauai has a flourishing culinary culture and long-standing cultural and artistic features.
Here are some suggestionsNew York Times TravelThings to do in 36 hours exploring the island of Kauai:
Friday:
18:00:to visit theart gallery. Kauai is a small island, but its artist community is vibrant, with galleries located in buildings along Hanapepe Street, built by Asian immigrants in the 20th century and reminiscent of the American Wild West. Galleries and shops stay open late every Friday for what is known as Hanapepe Art Night. You can enjoy exhibitions at galleries like Island Art Gallery at 3876 Hanapepe Street and Amy-Lauren Gallery at 4545 Kona Street, where local artists are inspired by Kauai's landscape and culture.
If you’re hungry, look for vendors selling Hawaiian barbecue and tacos, among other food options in the small shops along the street. Or spend some time shopping for crafts and browsing for books at the island’s only comic book store, Talk Story, at 3785 Hanapepe Road.
8:00 p.m.Go eat and stayGaylond RestaurantThe upscale restaurant is located at 3-2087 Kaumualii, Lihue. It is located in the courtyard of a jewelry and china shop made by local artisans on the 50,000-square-foot Kilohana Plantation. You can enjoy a Capri salad for $14 or a classic Hawaiian seafood platter for $29. Guitarists in colorful floral shirts belt out beach rock songs, making you feel like Hawaii is in full swing.
Enjoying the specialties in Kauai is something you should not miss. Photo: DukeKauai.
Saturday:
8:30:Enjoy a plate of rice, vegetables and eggs for about 10 USD at the company's cafeKalaheo coffeeat 2-2560 Kaumualii, Kalaheo. Then have a custom brew and learn about the origins of the coffees here by touring the 1,240-hectare Kauai Coffee Plantation by the ocean. You can also taste all the coffees at the tourist point.
10:30:Go cave hopping. Kauai is more than five million years old - a time when nature has left its mark.Waimea Canyon CaveThe 10,000-foot drop is a mix of browns, greens, and reds. Follow Highway 550 to Kokee National Park, continuing past milepost 9 for a spectacular view. Kauai in the distance blends the colors of the dry scrub to the south and the lush green of the north. Rocky Mountain Trail near milepost 14 is a 2-mile hike that offers panoramic views.
13:30:viaPrinceville Resortof Hanalei town along the road leading tocoastLong stretches of green sand, beautiful pristine beaches, and green mountains in the distance. Enjoy a salad, chicken, and salmon sandwich for under $10 at Hanalei Gourmet at 5-5161 Kuhioss Road, Hanalei; bring a picnic bag. Snorkels can be purchased for $7 at the Wainiha General Store outside of town. Further down the highway is the start ofNa Pali Coastclean, more than 19 km long. You can see Kee beach, like a niche surrounded by coral reefs, colorful underwater life is extremely attractive, the waves are lapping inside the Bay. This is an ideal diving spot.
18:00:Sit back, sip $15 cocktails, and watch the sun set over Hanalei Bay from the rooftop terrace ofSt RegisLocated at 5520 Ka Haku Road, Princeville is more beautiful than you can imagine. The Regis Princeville Resort opened in 2009 on the site of the old Princeville Resort.
Beautiful clear blue Hanalei Bay. Photo: hawaiilife.
18:30:you can enterAcuda Barat 5-5161 Kuhio St, in the bustling Hanalei Street food court, for honeycomb pancakes and grilled scallops for $12 each. Reservations are recommended.
20:30:dinner at a hospitable barTahiti Nuiat 5-5134 Kuhio Rd., Hanalei, with unique murals. Live music by Hawaiian guitar players every evening creates a cozy family atmosphere, not a show. The atmosphere is the dream of all Hawaiian-themed bars in the world. Note that people go to bed very early on Kauai.
Sunday:
8am:Enjoy a quick cup of coffee at Hanalei Wake Up Café at 5-5144 Kuhio Road, getting you ready for the race.windsurfing, a sport originating from Hawaii that has grown globally over the past decade. With a short learning method, in just one morning you can be surfing on theHanalei Baywith the young guys. Anyway, go far enough to see how the pros catch the waves. If the sea is rough you can play on theHanalei RiverHourly courses are available starting at $55 each.
11am:enterMoloaa Sunrise Juiceat 6011 Koolau Road, Anahola, to relax or enjoy a $7.25 acai bowl. Ingredients are sourced right from the fields surrounding the cabin. On the outskirts of Kapaa,Pacos' TacosFish tacos for $4.85 are sold from a food truck with picnic tables set up on the beach. Next to the coconut trees, you can enjoy delicious coconut water and coconut meat.
12:30:go onehelicopter tourto see the whole of Kauai. In addition to using helicopters for tours, planes using alternative fuel derived from helicopter fuel are also available. AirVentures Hawaii at 3651 Ahukini Road, Lihue offers 70-minute flights for $125 to visit islands that are not accessible by car, includingNa Pali Coast, many mountain peaks, valleys and countless waterfalls.
The Na Pali Coast from above. Photo: fineart.
14:00:Visit the town of Koloa, which grew up to serve the island's first sugar plantation workers, founded in 1835. Stop by the shops that once housed workers for souvenirs. The Ukulele Shop at 5330 Koloa Road is a branch of Larry's Music in Kapaa, which has a wide selection of Hawaiian instruments for sale. If you're feeling hungry, stop by TomKat's Grille, a local favorite.
Accommodation
- Aston Waimea Plantation Villa (9400 Kaumualii Road, Waimea), starting at $199/room.
- St Regis Princeville Resort is located at 5520 Ka Haku Road, Princeville. It has 252 rooms, starting at $1,100/room/night, but if you book online, you can find rooms for about $400 less.
- Hanalei Surfboard Apartments (5459 Weke Road, Hanalei), with three rooms, from $325/night, plus a $95 one-time cleaning fee.
