Being one of the smallest and oldest islands in Hawaii, the majestic Kauai offers a healthy, active outdoor adventure getaway as well as serene relaxation taking place at the beaches, mountains and coasts for locals and energetic tourists of all ages. You can go snorkeling or scuba diving, play golf, go hiking or dance hula to burn some calories at seasonal festivals. Lead a well balanced diet by enjoying Kauai's selection of fresh tropical fruits and local Hawaiian cuisine at the local markets and restaurants. Kauai is your best opportunity to truly experience the goodness of a clean, active Hawaiian lifestyle.
Fun Beach Activities
For beach enthusiasts, try active water sports such as snorkeling, body boarding, surfing, wind surfing and scuba diving in the warm waters of Kauai. If visiting in the winters, visit the south shore such as Poipu Beach Park to scuba dive where it does not have rough waves for water activities. Poipu Beach Park is also known as the popular tourist area of Kauai, but it is a great recreational spot for the entire family where kids can learn how to swim with the supervision of life guards. If visiting during the summer, stop by at the north shores such as Anini Beach Park, Hanalei Bay Beach Park, Kee Beach and Lumahai Beach to avoid high waves. At Hanalei Bay Park Beach, you can learn how to surf with the help of local and Hawaiian instructors.
Play golf
With Kauai's three top public golf and resort spots such as Princeville on the North Shore, Kauai lagoons, and Poipu golf resort on the South shore, you enjoy golf as a sport and a lifestyle in a beautiful tropical or lava rocks park setting with a breathless mountain or ocean view. Most golf resorts offer lessons so you can learn how to develop your golf skills while adapting to live a generally healthy lifestyle. Playing golf is a great, lifetime fitness activity, which strengthens your muscles, joints, heart and the immune system. Discover the overlooking Pacific ocean, dramatic cliffs and natural wonder of the freshwater lagoons as you roam and stretch on the golf courses since regular walking benefits your body and promotes a healthy lifestyle.
Go Hiking
For outdoor adventurers or spirited nature lovers, leave your Kauai vacation rental for several days and take a fun hike on the mountain trails near the cascading waterfalls, lush rainforest, rough mountain cliffs and plunging ravines. Take advantage of this beautiful leisurely walk with the unbelievable view of Kauai's 4,000-foot Waimea Canyon, known as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific. Do not forget to follow the famous 11-mile Kalalau hiking trail along Kauai's rugged beauty of Na Pali Coast during the late summer to early fall. It is perfect for riding bikes as well as jogging. In the winters, it is difficult to pass through the coastline due to rough waves and high rainfall. As you hike into Hanakapi'ai Valley along the tumbling waterfalls and river valley, you will have a coastal view of the golden Ke'e beach.
Dance at the Seasonal Festivals
Head over to the island of Kauai and join with the Kauai locals to celebrate the Polynesian culture and native Hawaiian ceremonies in an array of seasonal and fun festivals where you can dance hula, do art and craftwork and listen to the traditional music. The festivals take all year long, ranging from lei to hula contests to marathon to ukulele concerts in Hanalei Town to cultural workshops. Attend Koloa Plantation Days Celebration on every July in Old Koloa town to celebrate the plantation history taking place in Kauai or a weeklong Kauai Mokihana Festival on every September, which includes a Hawaiian instrumental competition, music composers contest and hula contest. If you are in Kokee State Park on October, attend Eo E Emalani I Alakai Festival so you can dance with the expert hula dancers, experience the live Hawaiian music at Emalani Festival and honor the commemoration of a humanitarian leader Queen Emma.
Local Food
Whether it is fine dining to inexpensive snacks, Kauai offers unique, healthy and simply delicious Hawaiian cuisine at affordable prices and the fresh tropical fruits you can find at the Kauai Farmer's Market such as Pono Market in Kapaa or the local restaurants and cafes. Eating locally grown foods is a personal way of enjoying a healthy meal and they taste better. Kauai infuses Asian flavors from Japanese and Filipino to Cantonese, Korean and Thai. Vegetarians and vegans should have no problem finding dishes since there are local organic produces and herbs grown in Kauai.
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