KAUAI THINGS TO DO: 22 Things to Do in Kapaa and Poipu, Kauai

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  • čas přidán 5. 07. 2024
  • We share 22 things to do on Kauai around Kapaa and Poipu! Support local businesses and find the best beaches and places to eat on this perfect day out on Kauai. Make this your first day on the island!
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    Things to Do on Kauai: Kapaa and Poipu
    00:00 Intro
    00:36 Coastal Hike (shipwreck beach, hike, temple, cave
    03:23 Breakfast Spot
    03:49 Lei Making
    03:54 Donuts and Swinging Bridge (Wailua falls,
    04:58 Kauai Geography
    05:25 Kapa’a Town (shopping, eating, FOOD TRUCKS, BIKING
    07:01 Waterfall overlook, fern grotto, kayaking, luau,
    07:35 Hawaiian Temple
    07:51 Koloa Landing Resort (pool, Poipu beach, kiahuna
    09:17 Poipu Dinner
    09:53 S’mores
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Komentáře • 39

  • @beastio619
    @beastio619 Před 20 dny +8

    We recently completed our visit of all of the major Hawaiian islands. We left Kauai for last since we didn’t really knew much about it and originally only planned on going to cross it of our list but boy where we wrong! Kauai is easily our favorite island. It’s the most old school rural island with just the right amount of big hotels, modern development and charming little towns. Amazing beaches, plant life, hikes and the Kaanapali Coast is incredible! We just got back but are already planning our next visit! 🤙🏽

    • @TheHawaiiVacationGuide
      @TheHawaiiVacationGuide  Před 20 dny

      That is wonderful to hear! Visiting all four islands is a big trip but you get the luxury of seeing which one you will return to on your next trip! Enjoy the trip planning for Hawaii. Thanks for watching.

  • @ashleybrodkin5551
    @ashleybrodkin5551 Před 13 dny +2

    We went to Kauai for the first time in 2023, and we loved it so much, we’re going back in 2025. Your guide was super helpful!

    • @TheHawaiiVacationGuide
      @TheHawaiiVacationGuide  Před 11 dny

      Glad to hear our guide worked well for your trip!!! Enjoy all our videos and newsletters until 2025!

  • @kates9333
    @kates9333 Před 18 dny +4

    My boyfriend and I are going to be spending just over one week in Oahu and almost 3 weeks in Kauai later this year! Taking allllll the notes from your videos! Thanks for all your work!!

    • @TheHawaiiVacationGuide
      @TheHawaiiVacationGuide  Před 18 dny

      Have a wonderful trip and thanks for watching! Check out our website for more resources.

  • @thomasw5430
    @thomasw5430 Před 20 dny +4

    Great timing on this video. I was trying to decide what island I wanted to go to on my next trip in a few months. This one made me decide to make it Kauai.

    • @TheHawaiiVacationGuide
      @TheHawaiiVacationGuide  Před 20 dny

      That is great to hear! We have our North Shore video coming out next week in case you start to doubt your decision.

  • @missmilimakk2246
    @missmilimakk2246 Před 20 dny +2

    The Mahaulepu Heritage Trail hike is one of my favorite hikes on Kauai. We hiked past the cave reserve and stumbled upon a wonderful tortoise sanctuary. We were able to meet some of them. A restroom was also available there.

    • @TheHawaiiVacationGuide
      @TheHawaiiVacationGuide  Před 18 dny +1

      It is a wonderful hike! Thanks for sharing your experience. We didn’t know about the tortoise sanctuary!

  • @smootchie2257
    @smootchie2257 Před 20 dny +3

    Have seen just about all your vids and can’t believe how big your kids are getting! They are darling. Bought 2 itineraries-Maui and Kauai. Can’t wait for 6 months to pass😊 thanks again.

    • @TheHawaiiVacationGuide
      @TheHawaiiVacationGuide  Před 20 dny

      They are growing up fast and they love our trips to Hawaii. Thanks for grabbing two itineraries! Enjoy our newsletters until the trip!

  • @kimm6589
    @kimm6589 Před 20 dny +2

    I love Kauai. Thank you for refreshing my memories of that area. 💚

  • @JinxDClown
    @JinxDClown Před 19 dny +2

    We are going next week and can't wait! We go every year and we stay at the Sheridan in poi pu. And that shopping center at Kukui'ula is so great! Although we hear one of our favorite restaurants is gone (The Dolphin)!? Anyway, great video. Good to see a young family building memories together!

  • @toddf7582
    @toddf7582 Před 20 dny +2

    I had an amazing time when I was on Kauai. I need to add another trip again!

    • @TheHawaiiVacationGuide
      @TheHawaiiVacationGuide  Před 20 dny +1

      That is great to hear! Time to book that second trip. We have another Kaua'i video coming out next week.

  • @birdman5223
    @birdman5223 Před 19 dny +2

    Dig your vibe, Kauai next year😎

  • @Tylerbolen
    @Tylerbolen Před 20 dny +2

    Your videos are my favorite way to start off a weekend!

  • @janetmeg
    @janetmeg Před 20 dny +2

    I'm loving the vibe of this video including the "awkward" and cheesy moments 😂 Thanks for sharing your recommendations in beautiful Kauai 🌺✨

    • @TheHawaiiVacationGuide
      @TheHawaiiVacationGuide  Před 20 dny

      We had a lot of fun making this video. We like vlog videos. The grandparents had the kids at the pool so we had a lovely day-date around Kapa'a.

  • @qelapafu
    @qelapafu Před 7 dny +1

    We really liked Lydgate Chocolate farm tasting. Learned a lot about how chocolate is made

  • @michaelespinosa9168
    @michaelespinosa9168 Před 20 dny +3

    Mahalo! At 5:57 is that sleeping giant? Or King Kong mountain? Have you hiked it? Also when did Sam’s ocean view close? I loved that place! We were in Kauai for our 5th time last month and it’s our favorite place on earth! We highly recommend new koloa Thai homemade pad Thai, so spicy and delicious!

    • @TheHawaiiVacationGuide
      @TheHawaiiVacationGuide  Před 20 dny +1

      That is King Kong Mountain! You can get a good view of Sleeping Giant when on the Wailua River. I don't remember when Sam's closed, I think late last year. Thanks for the tip on Koloa Thai! Enjoy your sixth trip, when it happens.

  • @grahamhill6340
    @grahamhill6340 Před 9 dny

    We went to KAUAI just a month ago (supposedly DRY SEASON) for 9 days, unfortunately 7.5 days were heavy rain and dark skies...
    Actually I did more research than you guys, and having worked on at least four major movies on the island going back to KING KONG in 1976, staying at the old Coco Palms, thats where all the iconic movie crews stayed... we stayed last month at the wonderful Koloa Landing Resort.
    You two certainly have a dream job, and Kauai is without doubt the most beautiful, spiritual and natural part of Hawaii, but like anywhere else visiting a place and wanting to live there, well you know what I mean...
    Your videos are well presented with good production value, what you can easily shoot with a GoPro and a drone, us old timers had to hang out of an expensive Bell Jet Ranger helicopter, and use a just as expensive Panavision camera and Tyler mount, and we still wouldn't get the spectacular and steady shots you get!
    Of all the videos you do obviously you have to be upbeat about such things as the weather, but your audience should be aware of, is that KAUAI is probably the most unreliable, unpredictable place to visit no matter what time of year, and from a photographic perspective the light changes so much so fast, it makes both shooting a HOLLYWOOD movie and a home movie so frustrating and expensive.
    One thing I learned years ago, the native Hawaiians don't bother risking their lives on those suicidal mountain trails just to go for a hike, but some of them have to when it comes to the rescues!
    I guess though, HOLLYWOOD and social media are to blame for showing all those bits of paradise here and everywhere else, blazing the over-tourism trail

  • @jasonlumetta
    @jasonlumetta Před 19 dny +2

    If you ever come back to Kaua'i, let me know. I'm a teacher here and an amateur videographer. Mahalo,

  • @TheHawaiiVacationGuide
    @TheHawaiiVacationGuide  Před měsícem +1

    Don't miss our FREE Kauai Travel Guide to get you ready for your vacation to Kauai: thehawaiivacationguide.com/kauai-travel-guide/ Mahalo for watching!

  • @michellevincent8338
    @michellevincent8338 Před 20 dny +1

    Who collects the donations? And is there anyone around the cave area in case if emergencies?

  • @sherryhayden766
    @sherryhayden766 Před 17 dny +1

    Love your videos. How far in advance do you suggest booking the Wailua river kayak tour?

    • @TheHawaiiVacationGuide
      @TheHawaiiVacationGuide  Před 11 dny

      During the summer, book at least 2 weeks in advance to get the time and tour you want to do.

  • @valerie718
    @valerie718 Před 20 dny +1

    I have a question about the river trip to the Fern Grotto. My grandparents took me there when I was 14 and I have been talking about it all my life to my mom. I am now 55 years old and taking my mom to Kauai in September of this year. The reviews on the fern grotto say that it is not worth it and kind of cheesy. Would you agree and is it worth spending our time when we are only there for 2 1/2 days?

    • @TheHawaiiVacationGuide
      @TheHawaiiVacationGuide  Před 18 dny +1

      We enjoyed it as our expectations were low. It is an old school tour. I liked the hula show on the boat and at the grotto. It is a pretty spot. But, as your short on time it can be missed.

    • @valerie718
      @valerie718 Před 18 dny

      @@TheHawaiiVacationGuide I really appreciate you taking the time to reply to me.

  • @ashleybegani9647
    @ashleybegani9647 Před 17 dny +1

    Hi! Any recommendations for resorts with kids camps in Kauai? Thanks for any info!

    • @TheHawaiiVacationGuide
      @TheHawaiiVacationGuide  Před 11 dny +1

      ohh, that is a good one! Four Seasons is a good bet but Kauai is the only island without a Four Seasons. We can't think of any with kid clubs. The Grand Hyatt and Koloa Landing is the most kid friendly for activities and things to do.

    • @ashleybegani9647
      @ashleybegani9647 Před 9 dny

      @@TheHawaiiVacationGuide I did look into 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay but they only do ages 6 and up. But at least that is an option for some! I have a 4 year old and 6 year old, though.

  • @TheRichb688
    @TheRichb688 Před 20 dny +1

    Oahu in 62 days lol