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Kauai To-Do
Master Kong is one of Kauai To-Do.

1. Master Kong

8.5
8435 SE Division St (SE 85th), Portland, OR
Chinese Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters is one of Kauai To-Do.

2. Blue Hawaiian Helicopters

8.9
3651 Ahukini Rd (Heliport#8), Lihue, HI
Heliport · 17 tips and reviews

Aaron A.Aaron A: Most amazing tour ever!!! Totally made our whole trip!

The Cliffs at Princeville is one of Kauai To-Do.

3. The Cliffs at Princeville

7.4
3811 Edward Rd, Princeville, HI
Hotel · 11 tips and reviews

Jennifer Y.Jennifer Yih: Stayed in a 2 BR condo. Gorgeous and amazing setup. Wish I could live here all year round. The pool area is small but very nice. Definitely a very safe area too, and Hanalei is so close!

Hanalei Beach is one of Kauai To-Do.

4. Hanalei Beach

9.3
Weke Rd, Hanalei, HI
Beach · 44 tips and reviews

Jason M.Jason M.: Life is incomplete without seeing a sunset from Hanalei Beach.

Hanalei Beach is one of Kauai To-Do.

5. Hanalei Beach

9.3
Weke Rd, Hanalei, HI
Beach · 44 tips and reviews

Jon W.Jon White: Surf, swim, body board, fish or just relax in the shadow of 3000ft lush green mountains. Life doesn't get much better.

Foodland is one of Kauai To-Do.

6. Foodland

7.4
5-4280 Kuhio Hwy, Princeville, HI
Grocery Store · 33 tips and reviews

lowercase o.lowercase o: If you need cash, they do cash backs.

Anini Beach is one of Kauai To-Do.

7. Anini Beach

8.7
3536 - 3598 Anini Rd, Princeville, HI
Beach · 46 tips and reviews

Tennyson W.Tennyson Wilson: Best beach to swim with turtles on the north shore

Kilauea Fish Market is one of Kauai To-Do.

8. Kilauea Fish Market

8.5
4270 Kilauea Rd, Kīlauea, HI
Seafood Restaurant · 61 tips and reviews

Ron M.Ron Margolis: Best local caught fish on Kauai's North Shore. So Ono!

Kilauea Fish Market is one of Kauai To-Do.

9. Kilauea Fish Market

8.5
4270 Kilauea Rd, Kīlauea, HI
Seafood Restaurant · 61 tips and reviews

Denise L.Denise Lao: Their ahi poke is great. Prob the best on the island.

Postcards Cafe is one of Kauai To-Do.

10. Postcards Cafe

7.9
Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei, HI
Seafood Restaurant · 49 tips and reviews

Marianne M.Marianne Mercer: Excellent food here, mostly local, organic, and super-friendly staff.

Postcards Cafe is one of Kauai To-Do.

11. Postcards Cafe

7.9
Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei, HI
Seafood Restaurant · 49 tips and reviews

Melissa K.Melissa Klein-Grant: SUPER good food!! The rocket appetizer was excellent! Macadamia nut butter over fish is superb! Sooooo much better then Baracuda (which we tried last night)!!!! Will definitely come again !!

Postcards Cafe is one of Kauai To-Do.

12. Postcards Cafe

7.9
Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei, HI
Seafood Restaurant · 49 tips and reviews

Diana H.Diana Hong: Delicious fresh organic food, great for vegans and gluten free eaters. Highly recommended! Crab cakes and Taro fritters are a must. The quinoa was a wonderful surprise. I feel high.

Postcards Cafe is one of Kauai To-Do.

13. Postcards Cafe

7.9
Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei, HI
Seafood Restaurant · 49 tips and reviews

T.J. E.T.J. E: Amazing tiramisu ! Really the best ever

Hanalei Wake-Up Cafe is one of Kauai To-Do.

14. Hanalei Wake-Up Cafe

5.0
5144 Kuhio Hwy. (Aku Rd.), Hanalei, HI
Breakfast Spot · 31 tips and reviews

Lily A.Lily Acosta: Very cute restaurant! Cash only. Spam and eggs!

15. Duane's Ono Char Burger

4-4350 Kuhio Hwy, Anahola, HI
Burger Joint · 36 tips and reviews
Bar Acuda is one of Kauai To-Do.

16. Bar Acuda

8.4
5-5161 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei, HI
Tapas Restaurant · 90 tips and reviews
Kalalau Trail is one of Kauai To-Do.

17. Kalalau Trail

7.8
End of Highway 56, Hanalei, HI
Hiking Trail · 38 tips and reviews

stephiedoostephiedoo: Wear sunscreen and bring lots of water for the sun that beaming down on you. Hiking shoes is a must since some parts of the trail get flooded from the stream/rain.

Poipu Beach is one of Kauai To-Do.

18. Poipu Beach

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

Justine  E.Justine  Ezarik: poipu beach is a great relaxing spot with some good snorkeling and a nice beach to lay out on. bring a few treats for the roaming beach chickens and get some shave ice!

Coconut Marketplace is one of Kauai To-Do.

19. Coconut Marketplace

6.0
484 Kuhio Hwy, Kapa‘a, HI
Shopping Mall · 16 tips and reviews
Koke'e State Park is one of Kauai To-Do.

20. Koke'e State Park

8.2
3600 Kokee Rd., Kīlauea, HI
State or Provincial Park · 6 tips and reviews

LeslieLeslie: 45 miles of trails!

Tunnels Beach is one of Kauai To-Do.

21. Tunnels Beach

9.2
Hanalei, HI
Beach · 49 tips and reviews
Banana Joes's Fruit Stand is one of Kauai To-Do.

22. Banana Joes's Fruit Stand

8.0
5-2719 Kuhio Hwy, Kīlauea, HI
Juice Bar · 14 tips and reviews
Hawaiian Trading Post is one of Kauai To-Do.

23. Hawaiian Trading Post

6.6
Kauai County, HI
Gift Store · 8 tips and reviews

LeslieLeslie: Take a photo on the fake surfboard facing the parking lot.

Hawaiian Blizzard Shave Ice Co is one of Kauai To-Do.

24. Hawaiian Blizzard Shave Ice Co

7.7
4-1105 Kuhio Hwy, Kapa‘a, HI
Dessert Shop · 5 tips and reviews

Max B.Max Brugger: The "snow cap" (a vanilla ice cream syrup) goes great on coconut! This place is worth finding.

Lappert's Hawaii is one of Kauai To-Do.

25. Lappert's Hawaii

8.7
4425 Ala Kalanikaumaka, Kōloa, HI
Ice Cream Parlor · 61 tips and reviews

Tyler H.Tyler Hayes: Good god what is there to say besides this is some of the best ice cream ever!!

Ono Family Restaurant is one of Kauai To-Do.

26. Ono Family Restaurant

7.8
4-1292 Kuhio Hwy, Kapa‘a, HI
Breakfast Spot · 40 tips and reviews

Gene C.Gene Chuang: Local boy omelet and shave ice ftw

Ono Ono Shave Ice is one of Kauai To-Do.

27. Ono Ono Shave Ice

4-1292 Kuhio Hwy, Kapa‘a, HI
Ice Cream Parlor · 27 tips and reviews

Alex M.Alex Mercado: This really is the best shaved ice!

Hanalei Dolphin Restaurant is one of Kauai To-Do.

28. Hanalei Dolphin Restaurant

7.4
5-5016 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei, HI
Seafood Restaurant · 109 tips and reviews

Robert L.Robert Lee: Best sushi in Kauai! The opah and walu were amazing - have them chargrilled so u can taste the flavor of the fish!

Koloa Fish Market is one of Kauai To-Do.

29. Koloa Fish Market

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

michele b.michele bury: Poke bento is awesome. Best lunch in poipu / koloa.

The St. Regis Princeville Resort is one of Kauai To-Do.

30. The St. Regis Princeville Resort

8.6
5520 Ka Haku Rd, Kauai County, HI
Resort · Princeville · 69 tips and reviews

Steven P.Steven P: The best place on Kauai to view the sunsets!

Small Town Coffee is one of Kauai To-Do.

31. Small Town Coffee

7.9
4-1613 Kuhio Hwy, Kapa‘a, HI
Café · 32 tips and reviews

Carolyn B.Carolyn Blake: Bes coffee on Kaua'i! Read more.

Java Kai is one of Kauai To-Do.

32. Java Kai

8.2
4-1384 Kuhio Hwy, Kapa‘a, HI
Coffee Shop · 88 tips and reviews

Sarah M.Sarah Mark: Best chai on the island !

Tahiti Nui is one of Kauai To-Do.

33. Tahiti Nui

7.7
5-5134 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, HI
Bar · 89 tips and reviews

Jon W.Jon White: The only bar in town that stays open after midnight, usually with live music. Great fun.

CVS Pharmacy is one of Kauai To-Do.

34. CVS Pharmacy

6.7
645 Aleka Loop (Kuhio Hwy), Kapa‘a, HI
Pharmacy · 7 tips and reviews

Julie H.Julie Housh: Longs is pretty much the only place to stock up on sunscreen, sundries, and rubbah slippahs (aka flip-flops).

Hanapepe Town is one of Kauai To-Do.

35. Hanapepe Town

Hanapēpē, HI
Town · 9 tips and reviews
Hanapepe Swinging Bridge is one of Kauai To-Do.

36. Hanapepe Swinging Bridge

Hanapepe Rd (btwn Kona & Ko), Hanapēpē, HI
Bridge · 6 tips and reviews
Tunnel of Trees is one of Kauai To-Do.

37. Tunnel of Trees

8.3
21 Greentree Dr (Kuhio Hwy), Kalāheo, HI
Scenic Lookout · 10 tips and reviews
Jo Jo's Shave Ice is one of Kauai To-Do.

38. Jo Jo's Shave Ice

8.5
9683-9719 Kaumualii Hwy, Kekaha-Waimea, HI
Dessert Shop · 40 tips and reviews

Sara B.Sara Benson: The real Jo-Jo's. Don't bother with the "original" competitor down the way.

Jo Jo's Shave Ice is one of Kauai To-Do.

39. Jo Jo's Shave Ice

8.5
9683-9719 Kaumualii Hwy, Kekaha-Waimea, HI
Dessert Shop · 40 tips and reviews

Kate S.Kate Schultz: Make sure you come here to the "Original Jo-Jos" the other one on the main street isn't as good and the owner is rude!

Ishihara Market is one of Kauai To-Do.

40. Ishihara Market

8.1
9894 Kaumualii Hwy, Waimea, HI
Grocery Store · 35 tips and reviews

RyanRyan: Get several varieties of tuna poke to go. They are all excellent.

Ishihara Market is one of Kauai To-Do.

41. Ishihara Market

8.1
9894 Kaumualii Hwy, Waimea, HI
Grocery Store · 35 tips and reviews

Julie H.Julie Housh: Get a bento here. They're one of the best on the island!

Mermaid's Cafe is one of Kauai To-Do.

42. Mermaid's Cafe

6.9
4-1384 Kuhio Hwy, Kapa‘a, HI
Café · 32 tips and reviews

HawaiiLifeHawaiiLife: A great little curbside spot with freshly prepared food. The seared Ahi Nori wrap is so ono.

Mermaid's Cafe is one of Kauai To-Do.

43. Mermaid's Cafe

6.9
4-1384 Kuhio Hwy, Kapa‘a, HI
Café · 32 tips and reviews

Rachel L.Rachel Lin: 1st choice: seared ahi cilantro wrap; 2nd: seared ahi nori wrap. Cash only. Portions are huge.

Capt Andy's Sailing Adventure is one of Kauai To-Do.

44. Capt Andy's Sailing Adventure

4353 Waialo Road, ‘Ele‘ele, HI
Boat or Ferry · 33 tips and reviews
Talk Story Bookstore is one of Kauai To-Do.

45. Talk Story Bookstore

7.5
3785 Hanapepe Rd, Hanapēpē, HI
Bookstore · 9 tips and reviews

Z S.Z Shihab: Talk to the owners about anything you find interesting. They are passionate, kind people.

Hamura Saimin is one of Kauai To-Do.

46. Hamura Saimin

7.9
2956 Kress St, Lihue, HI
Noodle Restaurant · 85 tips and reviews

Julie H.Julie Housh: Don't forget to finish off your meal with a slice of the lilikoi (passion fruit) chiffon pie! Light, sweet, tangy, DELICIOUS.

Hamura Saimin is one of Kauai To-Do.

47. Hamura Saimin

7.9
2956 Kress St, Lihue, HI
Noodle Restaurant · 85 tips and reviews

JasonJason: I go here at least once everytime I visit kauai. Its a must eat where you can get a real taste of the local people and wonderful local food!

Kauai Museum is one of Kauai To-Do.

48. Kauai Museum

6.6
4428 Rice St, Lihue, HI
Museum · 4 tips and reviews
Kauai Hindu Monastery is one of Kauai To-Do.

49. Kauai Hindu Monastery

107 Kaholalele Rd, Kapaʻa, HI 96746, Kapa‘a, HI
Spiritual Center · 7 tips and reviews

Sara B.Sara Benson: Dress modestly. No shorts or tank tops. Borrow sarongs to cover up at the entrance.

Kilauea Point Lighthouse is one of Kauai To-Do.

50. Kilauea Point Lighthouse

8.1
3580 Kilauea Rd, Kīlauea, HI
Lighthouse · 46 tips and reviews

Posh Kauai S.Posh Kauai Sarah: If you just want to see the light house the view from the lookout is amazing. If you want to see the wildlife and close up view its $5 per person admission but to me the view is best from the lookout.

Spouting Horn State Park is one of Kauai To-Do.

51. Spouting Horn State Park

8.1
Lawai Rd, Kōloa, HI
State or Provincial Park · 37 tips and reviews
National Tropical Botanical Garden is one of Kauai To-Do.

52. National Tropical Botanical Garden

8.2
4425 Lāwa‘i Road, Po‘ipū, HI
Garden · 12 tips and reviews
Merriman's Gourmet Pizza & Burgers is one of Kauai To-Do.

53. Merriman's Gourmet Pizza & Burgers

2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka St. #G-149 (Kukui'ula Shopping Village), Po‘ipū, HI
American Restaurant · 58 tips and reviews
The Fish Express is one of Kauai To-Do.

54. The Fish Express

9.0
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.

Kauai Bakery is one of Kauai To-Do.

55. Kauai Bakery

7.8
3-2600 Kaumualii Hwy (Kukui Grove Shopping Center), Lihue, HI
Bakery · 11 tips and reviews

Sara B.Sara Benson: Mmmm, malasadas.

Kintaro Japanese Restaurant is one of Kauai To-Do.

56. Kintaro Japanese Restaurant

6.2
4-307 Kuhio Hwy, Kapa‘a, HI
Japanese Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews

Gavin S.Gavin Schmidt: Have a Kilauea roll! Best sushi on the island

Papaya's Natural Foods is one of Kauai To-Do.

57. Papaya's Natural Foods

7.7
4-831 Kuhio Hwy, #330, Kapa‘a, HI
Grocery Store · 8 tips and reviews

Vitaliy S.Vitaliy Stulski: If you want to buy organic food head here, just few steps to the right from safeway.

Harvest Market Cafe & Deli Hanalei is one of Kauai To-Do.

58. Harvest Market Cafe & Deli Hanalei

8.0
5-5161 Kuhio Hwy. #F, Hanalei, HI
Grocery Store · 5 tips and reviews
Hee Fat General Store is one of Kauai To-Do.

59. Hee Fat General Store

7.7
4-1354 Kuhio Hwy, Ste 1, Kapa‘a, HI
Gift Store · 22 tips and reviews

Chris W.Chris Woo: try their shaved ice - best so far in this area!

Wailua Falls is one of Kauai To-Do.

60. Wailua Falls

8.1
Ma'alo Rd, Wailua, HI
Waterfall · 52 tips and reviews
Lydgate Beach is one of Kauai To-Do.

61. Lydgate Beach

8.5
Highway 56, Wailua, HI
Beach · 28 tips and reviews
Kalaheo Cafe & Coffee Co. is one of Kauai To-Do.

62. Kalaheo Cafe & Coffee Co.

8.7
2-2560 Kaumualii Hwy, Kalāheo, HI
Café · 65 tips and reviews
Costco Gasoline is one of Kauai To-Do.

63. Costco Gasoline

7.6
4300 Nuhou St, Lihue, HI
Fuel Station · 18 tips and reviews

LeslieLeslie: Cheapest gas on Kauai if you're a Costco member.

Waimea Canyon Lookout is one of Kauai To-Do.

64. Waimea Canyon Lookout

9.3
Waimea Canyon, Waimea, HI
Scenic Lookout · 57 tips and reviews
Waimea Canyon Lookout is one of Kauai To-Do.

65. Waimea Canyon Lookout

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

Beth D.Beth Dunleavy: Make sure to go to very last overlook.... It's worth it!