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Kauai Favs
Bar Acuda is one of Kauai Favs.

1. Bar Acuda

8.4
5-5161 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei, HI
Tapas Restaurant · 90 tips and reviews

Charles B.Charles B: Best restaurant in Kauai and a fun place to go with a group. Great tapas with local ingredients.

Wishing Well Shave Ice is one of Kauai Favs.

2. Wishing Well Shave Ice

8.7
Hanalei, HI
Dessert Shop · 28 tips and reviews

Ken S.Ken S: Great flavors and the ice is a great consistency. You pretty much can't go wrong here an treat yourself by adding a scoop of ice cream to your shave ice

Hanalei Gourmet is one of Kauai Favs.

3. Hanalei Gourmet

7.6
5-5161 Kuhio Hwy, Sp 5, Hanalei, HI
Seafood Restaurant · 45 tips and reviews

Holger L.Holger Lüdorf: Get the fish tacos on the days they serve them. Super casual but cool spot (in a former school house). Mostly locals...

Tunnels Beach is one of Kauai Favs.

4. Tunnels Beach

9.2
Hanalei, HI
Beach · 49 tips and reviews

Charles B.Charles B: Best snorkeling I've ever experienced. Wow. Watch out for the current though.

Pono Market is one of Kauai Favs.

5. Pono Market

8.9
4-1300 Kuhio Hwy, Kapa‘a, HI
Deli · 50 tips and reviews

Holger L.Holger Lüdorf: Love the combo plates. I combined their fried chicken with some spicy ahi poke. Amazing Hawaiian style street-food.

Spouting Horn State Park is one of Kauai Favs.

6. Spouting Horn State Park

8.1
Lawai Rd, Kōloa, HI
State or Provincial Park · 37 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Messina: Spouting Horn was formerly dwarfed by adjacent blowhole Kukui‘ula Seaplume, which would shoot as high as 200 feet into the air. It was blown up in the 20s by a cane plantation worker!

Poipu Beach is one of Kauai Favs.

7. Poipu Beach

9.0
2440 Hoonani Rd, Po‘ipū, HI
Beach · 89 tips and reviews

Holger L.Holger Lüdorf: Great family friendly beach. Lots of locals, and the occasional Hawaiian monk seal.

Tiki Tacos is one of Kauai Favs.

8. Tiki Tacos

7.7
4-961 Kuhio Hwy, Kapa‘a, HI
Taco Restaurant · 30 tips and reviews

Holger L.Holger Lüdorf: Killer fish tacos, killer Hawaiian pork tacos!

Nu'alolokai is one of Kauai Favs.

9. Nu'alolokai

Hanalei, HI
Beach · 1 tip

Holger L.Holger Lüdorf: Incredible beach on the Na'Pali Coast that can only be reached by boat. Incredible snorkeling with seals and turtles.

Captain Sundown is one of Kauai Favs.

10. Captain Sundown

Hanalei, HI
Boat or Ferry · 1 tip

Holger L.Holger Lüdorf: Great boat tour provider along the Na'Pali Coast.

Black Pot Beach is one of Kauai Favs.

11. Black Pot Beach

Hanalei Pier, Hanalei, HI
Beach · 1 tip

Holger L.Holger Lüdorf: This is where the locals come to BBQ and hang out with their families.

Uncle's Shave Ice & Smoothies is one of Kauai Favs.

12. Uncle's Shave Ice & Smoothies

7.5
2829 Ala Kalani Kaumaka St, Kōloa, HI
Ice Cream Parlor · 33 tips and reviews

Holger L.Holger Lüdorf: Can't order without getting either "snowcap" (condensed milk on top) and/or some macadamia ice-cream underneath.

Koloa Fish Market is one of Kauai Favs.

13. Koloa Fish Market

9.0
5476 Koloa Rd., Kōloa, HI
Seafood Restaurant · 65 tips and reviews

Holger L.Holger Lüdorf: Loved the Korean poke and the spicy Wasabi poke.

Kipu Ranch is one of Kauai Favs.

14. Kipu Ranch

8.4
Hawaii
Other Great Outdoors · 3 tips and reviews

Holger L.Holger Lüdorf: Some great zip-lining and kayaking here with Kauai Outfitters.

Menehune Fish Pond is one of Kauai Favs.

15. Menehune Fish Pond

Hulemalu Rd, Lihue, HI
Lake · 2 tips and reviews

Holger L.Holger Lüdorf: Impressive fish pond. Built by the ancient Menehune people, who preceded the current Tahitian-descendent Hawaiians.

Pizzetta is one of Kauai Favs.

16. Pizzetta

7.3
5408 Koloa Rd, Kōloa, HI
Italian Restaurant · 36 tips and reviews

Holger L.Holger Lüdorf: Solid pizzas, salads, and mai tais.

Kawailoa Bay is one of Kauai Favs.

17. Kawailoa Bay

Kōloa, HI
Beach · 1 tip

Holger L.Holger Lüdorf: Great off-the-beaten-track beach. Good snorkeling.

Jack Harter Helicopters is one of Kauai Favs.

18. Jack Harter Helicopters

8.8
4231 Ahukini Rd, Lihue, HI
Heliport · 25 tips and reviews

Charles B.Charles B: go no door option, only way to go.

Salt Pond Beach Park is one of Kauai Favs.

19. Salt Pond Beach Park

8.4
Salt Pond Rd., Hanapēpē, HI
Beach · 29 tips and reviews

Don (wilytongue) S.Don (wilytongue) Shandor JR: The best part to enjoy is the left side soft sand and not many rocks and great place to snorkel!

Original Jo Jo's Anuenue Shave Ice & Treats is one of Kauai Favs.

20. Original Jo Jo's Anuenue Shave Ice & Treats

9899 Waimea Rd, Waimea, HI
Ice Cream Parlor · 8 tips and reviews

Heather K.Heather Knight: This is the original spot to go to for a local experience. Off the main road just enough for the tourists to miss it. Delicious shave ice.

Porky's Cart is one of Kauai Favs.

21. Porky's Cart

8.5
(Kaumalii Hwy and Waimea Canyon Dr), Waimea, HI
Food Truck · 9 tips and reviews

Holger L.Holger Lüdorf: Pineapple infused pork sausage hot dog, do I need to say more?

The Shrimp Station is one of Kauai Favs.

22. The Shrimp Station

6.9
9652 Kaumaualii Hwy, Waimea, HI
Seafood Restaurant · 34 tips and reviews

Barracuda NetworksBarracuda Networks: Try the Shrimp Tacos! They are so fresh and delicious. The food is incredibly fresh- you can't go wrong here. A great place to eat to or from your way to the Canyon.

Pu'u O Kila Lookout is one of Kauai Favs.

23. Pu'u O Kila Lookout

Waimea, HI
Travel and Transportation · 4 tips and reviews

Holger L.Holger Lüdorf: Incredible views!

Waimea Canyon Lookout is one of Kauai Favs.

24. Waimea Canyon Lookout

9.3
Waimea Canyon, Waimea, HI
Scenic Lookout · 57 tips and reviews

VanessaVanessa: You may want to take a light jacket with you, as it is often significantly cooler up there.

The Fish Express is one of Kauai Favs.

25. The Fish Express

8.8
3343 Kuhio Highway, Lihue, HI
Seafood Restaurant · 41 tips and reviews

Vitaliy S.Vitaliy Stulski: Spicy lobster salad, onion poke - WOW. Grill is open b4 2pm. Take it and head Lydgate park for ocean front lunch.