Kauai County

A county centered on the island of Kauaʻi, known as the "Garden Isle," with spectacular scenery such as the Nā Pali Coast and Waimea Canyon.

Kauaʻi County consists mainly of the island of Kauaʻi and neighboring Niʻihau, among others. Kauaʻi is the geologically oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands, and its lush vegetation has earned it the name "Garden Isle." The cliff-lined Nā Pali Coast can be admired by hiking the Kalalau Trail, or by boat or helicopter; Waimea Canyon is known as the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific"; Hanalei on the North Shore is beautifully scenic, and Poʻipū on the South Shore is good for beach vacations. The island can be visited year-round: in summer the North Shore seas are calmer, while winter brings rain and big surf. The gateway is Līhuʻe Airport, and since the ring road does not form a complete loop, the island has to be explored in sections.

Destinations

• Kauai

Itineraries

• Kauai: South & North Shore Leisurely Explorer – Stay three nights on the South Shore for canyons and Na Pali, and two nights on the North Shore for Hanalei and Haena.