If there are any drawbacks to a Hawaii vacation, leaving your canine companion at home is one of them. With so many hiking trails and dog-friendly beaches, it’s hard not to long for a Hawaiian sunrise with your furry friend. As all dog enthusiasts know, puppy love is not easily extinguished. Kauai’s only animal shelter […]
On Kauai’s Coconut Coast, you’ll find a tin-roofed shanty painted in bold hues of yellow, purple and blue. Inside, the aroma of jerk chicken plated with sweet potato puree, coconut creamed kale and pineapple salsa swirls through the kitchen. Out back in the garden, on a floor of crushed sea glass, diners feast on healthy,
In the lush Wainiha jungle, where the untamed, volcanic coastline stands unchanged by time, Kauai natives Koral McCarthy and Moku Puulei-Chandler wanted to do something to celebrate local artisans. Located on Kuhio Highway next-door to the no-frills Wainiha General Store, Ohana Shop is at once a fashion boutique and a gallery of unique works by
ʻMy four-wheel-drive Jeep is rattling hard as I drive the rental on the dry, dusty and very bumpy road that makes up the roughly 5-mile trek to Polihale Beach State Park off Route 50. I’m headed to the end of the road on the westernmost point of Kauai to camp at the foot of where
On your trip to Hawaii, shave ice is a must-try and Wishing Well Shave Ice has been serving the quintessential Hawaiian snack in the heart of Hanalei since 1983. Happy customers have returned again and again for custom-made mounds of fluffy ice scrapes drenched in sugary, fruit-flavored syrups. But now, under new ownership, Wishing Well
When you’re 2,500 miles from the nearest continent, the local food movement takes on an air of urgency. There are, however, some limitations. Hawaii farmers don’t produce staples such as wheat, rice, butter or cheese.On a mission to serve up 100 percent local cuisine and groceries, Kauai’s Collin Darrell and Adam Watten bumped up against
In Hawaii, the cattle ranching tradition has deep roots. A century before their counterparts in the American West started roping and riding, paniolos—the term for Hawaiian cowboys—were getting schooled in horsemanship by Mexican vaqueros hired by Hawaiian royalty. Small-scale working ranches are still thriving across the islands today, and there are many festivals and parades
One of Hawaii’s most beautiful scenic byways is a 19-mile stretch of road on Kauai’s warm and sunny south shore. It is a gateway to adventure and an interactive storybook of the people and places that define the tiny town of Koloa. Holo Holo Koloa Scenic Byway highlights two dozen points of archeological, historical and
Mark Twain dubbed it The Grand Canyon of the Pacific. Measuring 10 miles wide and 2,000 feet deep, Kauai’s Waimea Canyon may be a miniature version of her Arizona sister, but with waterfalls and hues of green, she’s arguably prettier. Only one hiking trail takes you down to the bottom, where a gently flowing river
Inside a stone building at the Kilauea Plantation Center, you’ll find Hunter Gatherer, a tiny, eclectic art gallery and giftique sitting between a yoga studio and local nut roaster in the heart of this north shore surf town. It’s well worth dropping in. The shop, located off of Kilauea Road near Kauai’s northernmost tip, sources
Year-round, even when the winter surf is up, Hanalei River remains gentle and placid for those who want to safely explore Kauai’s waterways. The palm tree-lined river forms on the slopes of Mount Waialeale—one the wettest spots on earth—and edges up against Hanalei town, where there are numerous surf shops with stand-up paddleboards (SUP) available
One of Kauai’s most breathtaking beaches is one you can’t see from the highway. The rewards for those who venture to it, though, are well worth the effort: No resorts, no crowds—just serenity and picturesque seascapes. Kauapea Beach, also known as Secret Beach or Secrets, is a large yet secluded North Shore hideaway with deep,
