Guide · 20 Places

Kauai

Kauai, Hanalei, Kilauea, Kapaa, Kalaheo, Kaumakani, Kōloa, Waimea (Kōkeʻe), Princeville, and Līhuʻe

Before You Go

When to Visit

Year-round tropical climate. Check specific island conditions.

Visa

Check requirements

US state - standard US entry requirements.

Getting There

Transportation

By Air: Nearest major airport varies by island. Rental car essential.

Language

Communication

English, Hawaiian, Pidgin.

Currency

Money matters

US Dollar (USD).

Getting Around

Local transport

Rental car essential. Limited or no public transit.

From the Airport

Arrival info

Rental car required for island exploration.

Hanalei

1 place
Coffee and Tea

Hanalei Bread Company

Kalaheo

3 places
Coffee and Tea

Kauai Coffee Company Visitor Center

Coffee and Tea

Kauai Coffee Company

Coffee and Tea

Kalaheo Cafe & Coffee Co.

Kapaa

3 places
Restaurants and Food

Hukilau Lanai

Coffee and Tea

Java Kai (Kapaa)

Coffee and Tea

Java Kai

Kaumakani

1 place
Bookstores and Libraries

Talk Story Bookstore

Kilauea

2 places
Cultural and Artistic Venues

Kilauea Lighthouse

Cultural and Artistic Venues

Kilauea Lighthouse (Daniel K. Inouye Kilauea Point Lighthouse)

Kōloa

4 places
Restaurants and Food

The Beach House Restaurant

Accommodations

Koʻa Kea Resort on Poʻipū Beach

Accommodations

Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa

Accommodations

Koʻa Kea Resort

Līhuʻe

4 places
Coffee and Tea

Kauai Juice Co. (Līhuʻe)

Coffee and Tea

Kauai Juice Co.

Restaurants and Food

Hamura Saimin Stand

Cultural and Artistic Venues

Kauai Museum

Princeville

1 place
Accommodations

1 Hotel Hanalei Bay

Waimea (Kōkeʻe)

1 place
Health and Wellness

Kōkeʻe State Park