18 Best Things To Do In Kauai, Hawaii

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Kauai, Hawaii is an island for nature lovers. It’s breathtaking landscapes, from majestic mountains to ferocious volcanoes to stunning waterfalls and pristine beaches, the island is not short of visual feasts that please the eye.

Kauai is the oldest of the Hawaiian Islands, and is also known as the “garden isle” because of its natural beauty. It’s quite different from Oahu, Maui, and the Big Island.

But there are more things to do in Kauai than just playing in the great outdoors. The island is rich in Hawaiian culture, has a decadent foodie scene, and has plenty of opportunities to sit back and relax.

Whether you’re into hiking, kayaking, and snorkeling, or you just want to embody the true spirit of aloha, in this guide, we’ve shared some of the most unmissable activities on the island.

Things To Do In Kauai

Whether you’re an adventurer or you’re looking to relax, don’t miss out on these top things to do on the island of Kauai.

1. Cruise the Napali Coast on a Boat Tour

Visiting the Na Pali Coast on a boat tour is a must when visiting Kauai. It’s the best way to see the magnificent Na Pali coastline.

There are various types of boat tours available, such as a relaxed dinner and/or sunset cruise, or a catamaran cruise that affords a smaller group. You can even have a raft for an adventure.

Besides seeing the Napali Coast, you can usually spot sea turtles as well as spinner dolphins on the cruise!

I went on a sunset cruise tour and it was relaxing with cocktails, beer, or wine. It’s a good tour for those who just want to relax. The catamaran tour is the best for adventurers because it allowed us to go through the smaller sea caves.

I didn’t do the raft option since I didn’t want to risk getting seasick, but it might be exhilarating for the more adventurous family!

2. Hang out in Kapa’a

Visit Kapa’a if you’re not staying in the area. It’s a little small hippie town with fun little shops and restaurants.

Be sure to visit Lava Lava Beach Club, a beachfront restaurant that serves delicious food with a backdrop of amazing views and often has live music in the evenings.

The bar and interior of the restaurant are covered with tables, couches, and fire pits spreading out onto the beach.

3. Go Horseback Riding

Take a horseback riding tour at Silver Falls Ranch on Kauai’s North Shore.

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