Kauai...
"The Garden Island" is the oldest and most
northerly of the Hawaiian Islands - and it is the Hawaiian destination of
choice by many who have been lucky enough to sample several of the Hawaiian
islands. Kauai offers beauty at nearly every turn. Famous for its movie-set
landscapes, the island of Kauai abounds with lush foliage, romantic sunsets,
gold sand beaches and magnificent seaside cliffs.
Waimea Canyon offers countless hiking trails and scenic vistas. Cruise in a tour boat up the Wailua River to the Fern Grotto or take in the wonderful view from the 4,000 ft-high Kalalau Valley Lookout in the Koke'e State Park. The breathtaking Na Pali Coast, accessible only by foot, boat or helicopter, rewards visitors with unspoiled, awe-inspiring scenery. Whether it's sunny Poipu Beach, the verdant hills of Princeville or the lovely eastern coast, Kauai is alive with the spirit of the islands.
Kauai in Pictures.....
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The Islands of Hawaii were one of the last places on Earth
discovered and occupied by humans. There is little or no evidence of human
contact of any kind before about 100 AD. The first significant colonies,
made by ocean voyaging Polynesians, were not established until around
400-600 AD. Modern contact was not made until only 220 years ago when
Captain James Cook first encountered Kauai on January 19, 1778.
Some of the Beaches of Kauai...
 ANINI COUNTY PARKLocated at the end of Anini Road off Kuhio Highway (Route 56). (North Shore) Secluded beach, far from town. Site of one of the longest and widest fringing reefs in the Hawaiian Islands. Good area for snorkeling, scuba diving, and windsurfing. Dangerous rip currents during periods of high surf. Camping is allowed in the Park.  BLACK POT BEACH PARKLocated at the eastern end of Hanalei Bay where the Hanalei River meets the ocean. From Kuhio Highway (Route 560), take Malolo Road to Weke Road. Turn right onto Weke Road and proceed to the end. (North Shore) Hanalei Bay is a 2-mile-long crescent of sand which many local residents consider to be the finest beach in the Islands. The center of ocean recreation accommodating swimming, body boarding, surfing, fishing, windsurfing, canoe paddling, and kayaking. Dangerous water conditions prevail during periods of high surf. Camping is allowed at Hanalei County Park.  HAENA STATE PARK (KEE BEACH)Located at the end of Kuhio Highway (Route 560) in the Hanalei district. (North Shore) Site of Kee Beach, a small, sand-bottomed lagoon popular with swimmers and snorkelers. The park includes a large number of ancient ruins of archaeological importance. During periods of high surf, particularly during the winter and spring, dangerous water conditions occur near shore. Viewing of the Wet Caves - 4,000-year-old sea caves. Trailhead for 11-mile Kalalau Trail along the Na Pali Coast. Camping is allowed at Haena County Park.  KALAPAKI BEACHLocated at the western boundary of Nawiliwili Park. Take Rice Street (Route 51) to Waapa Road. Continue on Waapa Road to junction with Nawiliwili Road (Route 58). (Lihue-Kalapaki) One of Kauai's most popular and heavily used beaches - fronting the Kauai Marriott Resort. A historic surfing site - the beach itself is 1/4-mile-long and very wide. Sandy ocean bottom makes for good swimming. Powerful rip currents during high surf.  KAUAPEA BEACHLocated off an unmarked dirt road that intersects Kuhio Highway (Route 56) 4/10-mile west of Kilauea Town. A trail leads to the beach from the end of the dirt road. (North Shore) A 3,000-foot-long, 75-foot-wide sandy beach between Kalihiwai Bay and Kilauea Point - the last long sandy beach on the North Shore. Popularly known as Secret Beach, it is one of Kauai's most popular beaches for nudism (illegal). Dangerous water conditions during periods of high surf.  LUMAHAI BEACHLocated off Kuhio Highway (Route 560) at Wainiha. Access to the eastern end of the beach is from several trails originating at the highway. (North Shore) One of Kauai's most popular North Shore beaches - its beauty has provided the background for many movies, the best known being "South Pacific". The beach is 3/4-mile-long, very wide, and backed by lushly vegetated cliffs. Lumahai has no protective reef - frequent high surf causes extremely dangerous water conditions. Occasionally, during the summer, the eastern end of the beach is safe for swimming.  MAHAULEPU BEACHTo reach Mahaulepu from Poipu, take Poipu Road to the Hyatt Regency Kauai. Continue on Poipu Road (which becomes a private unpaved dirt road) approx. 1-3/4 miles beyond the hotel to a "T" in the road. Turn right at the "T" and continue about another 3/4 mile to a dirt parking lot. Turn left at the parking lot and go to a second, shadier parking lot. Note: Beach access along the private dirt road is restricted to daylight hours only. (South Shore) Two miles of some of the most beautiful shoreline on Kauai's south shore. An area of great scientific importance to archaeologists, biologists, and geologists.  NA PALI COAST STATE PARKView exceptionally scenic sea cliffs and valleys along the Kalalau Trail, a Hawaiian Coastal trail that begins at Kee Beach in Haena State Park and traverses Na Pali's steep sea cliffs and coastal valleys for 11 miles before terminating at Kalalau Beach. Kee Beach is located in Haena State Park at the end of Kuhio Highway (Route 560) in the Hanalei District. (North Shore) There are five major sand beaches within the Na Pali Coast State Park. Only two (Hanakapiai and Kalalau) are accessible by land. The other three are normally only accessible by boat from mid-May to September.
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