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Afterwards, you could drive out to Polihale Beach. I recommend a day in Waimea State Park and Kokee State Park, doing some hiking (if you’re up for a big hike you could do the Nua’lolo Trail and/or the Awaaawapuhi Trails), and make sure you to all of the way to the Kalalau Lookout. The Grand Hyatt is one of our top hotel stays of all time and if you are considering staying at a resort in Kauai, this is definitely one to consider. This resort is incredible, with its multiple pools, beach access, onsite restaurants and bars, and spa. We stayed at the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa. If you plan to stay at a resort, you will want some extra time, in order to get your money’s worth of what the resort has to offer. This was the perfect amount of time to get out and explore the island, go hiking and surfing, but also get some chill time by the hotel pool. On our most recent to visit to Kauai we had five days. If you plan to hike the Kalalau Trail, this will take 2 to 3 days (permit required). You can also hike the Hanakapi’ai Falls Trail on this day. Don’t forget to check the Kuhio Highway road schedule and make your Hā’ena Beach Park reservation in advance.

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Road tripping along the north coast (from Kīlauea Lighthouse to Hā’ena Beach Park) takes a full day. You can add on sunset at Polihale Beach to the end of this day.

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Waimea Canyon plus Kokee State Park will take up most of a day. If you want to do everything on our top 10 list, you will need a minimum of four days in Kauai. There are plenty of other places in Kauai to safely go for a swim. Even when the water is calm, it’s best to stay out of the water. During the winter months, assume that the surf is too high for a safe visit. If the waves are larger than 4 feet, stay away. The lot is located in a residential neighborhood and if you are not a resident, you are not permitted to park along the street.īefore you go, check surf conditions. If it is full, you will have to try again another time.

It’s a tough hike and you need to be fit and agile to safely hike the access trail. Then it is a short walk on the uneven, wet lava rocks. From the parking lot, you will hike down a very steep, rutted trail. This rough surf has been responsible for multiple drownings. But it can be deadly.įrom October through May, the surf pounds the north shore of Kauai. This is a popular swimming spot when the ocean is calm.

Located on the north shore of Kauai, the Queen’s Bath is a natural pool in the lava rocks that lines the coast. The Queen’s Bath is a beautiful but dangerous spot in Kauai. You will need a Park Entry Reservation or a Day Use Parking Reservation to enter Hā’ena State Park. If you weren’t able to get a permit to hike the full Kalalau Trail, this hike is a great alternative. This hike is 9 miles round trip and rated as difficult. At Hanakapi’ai Beach, turn left to hike the Hanakapi’ai Trail to Hanakapi’ai Falls. Starting at Ke’e Beach in Hā’ena State Park, your first few miles will be along the Kalalau Trail. This is a shorter version of the Kalalau Trail. This hike typically takes 2 to 3 days.Ī permit is required to do this hike and they are extremely hard to get. Hikers cross five valleys, numerous sea cliffs, reaching the endpoint at Kalalau Beach. It’s 11 miles one-way and takes hikers from Ke’e Beach along the Na Pali Coast. The Kalalau Trail is labeled as one of the most beautiful and most dangerous hikes in the world. Plus, a doors-off helicopter ride is simply more thrilling. The more expansive views and the lack of glass is perfect if you want to walk away with better photos. As for photography, a doors-off tour is unbeatable. We have done both and a doors-off tour is the winner. In Kauai, you have the option to take a doors-on or a doors-off helicopter tour. On a helicopter tour of Kauai, you will fly over countless waterfalls, peer down at beaches and small towns on the island, soar over Waimea Canyon, and the best part, fly along the stunning Na Pali Coast. At the end of this section, you can see them all on a map (or skip ahead now). This 15 mile stretch of coastline is spectacular to see and visit, whether you do it from the sky, by boat, or on foot. Many people are very familiar with the gorgeous Na Pali Coast. It’s much drier here and this immense canyon is referred to as the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific.” Not far from Mount Wai’ale’ale is Waimea Canyon. Mount Wai’ale’ale, just a bit shorter, is famous for being one of the wettest spots on Earth, getting well over 400 inches of rain per year. Kawaikini, at 5,243 feet (1,598 meters) is the highest peak on the island. It was formed five million years ago as the result of a volcanic eruption. Kauai is the second oldest of the Hawaiian Islands (Ni’ihau is the oldest).