The 13 places the travel guides we read name most, what they say about each, and fares from your city.
From the 7 guides that rank for "best places to visit in kauai"
Named by 6 of 71. Napali CoastThe coast can really only be seen by boat or helicopter, and one writer calls it the thing to do on the island.The 17-mile Napali Coast is on the North Shore.
Named by 6 of 72. Waimea CanyonNicknamed the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, with Kokee State Park and Kalalau Lookout nearby.Turn onto Waimea Canyon Road (Highway 550), not Kokee Road, for better views. The Kalalau Lookout is at about 4,000 feet and is often clouded in.
Named by 4 of 73. HanaleiA small North Shore town with friendly locals, cozy shops, blue water and powdery sand.The crescent bay holds three beaches and a lush mountain backdrop, and the Hanalei River can be kayaked.
Named by 4 of 74. PoipuThe most popular South Shore beach, with monk seals and sea turtles, and a home base that works without a rental car.One of the most popular tourist towns on the island, with dining, beaches, golf and boat tours.
Named by 3 of 75. East Shore (Royal Coconut Coast)Called the Royal Coconut Coast, with Wailua River State Park for kayaking and Kapaa Town for souvenirs.Kapaa is the island's largest town, with about 11,000 people.
Named by 2 of 76. Kalalau TrailAn 11-mile trail into the Napali Coast, though most day hikers only go two miles to Hanakapiai Beach and back.The first two miles are the most popular hike on the island, and a permit is needed beyond that. Arrive early for parking at Ke'e Beach.
Named by 2 of 77. Tunnels BeachA North Shore beach with jagged green peaks behind it, best on a sunny day.Named as a snorkeling spot in a list of things to do on Kauai.
Named by 2 of 78. Ke'e BeachThe last accessible beach on the North Coast, protected by a reef, with generally good snorkeling on calm mornings.The Kalalau Trail starts here, and the parking lot can be full.
Named by 2 of 79. Hideaways BeachA small beach reached by climbing down from a small public lot, best on a sunny, low-wind day.
Named by 2 of 710. Spouting HornA blowhole on the South Shore that shoots water up to 20 feet high.
Named by 2 of 711. HanapepeA West Side town for local history and locally made crafts.
12. Mahaulepu Heritage TrailA coastal trail with cliffs and clear water, reached by a 2.5 mile dirt road with potholes. The writers saw only four or five other people.
13. KilaueaA small town with Na 'Aina Kai Botanical Gardens and Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge for bird watching.Pick a place for live fares. Watch them and we alert you when they drop.
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Travel guides most often name April to June and September as the best time to visit Kauai.
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