Located 4000 feet above sea level, the climate and flora changes dramatically throughout the park: You can find everything from Kaua’i native plants to a redwood grove, waterfalls, ocean views, vistas over the Kalalau Valley, a wealth of endangered bird species, and even festivals and events. Get up here early to have the best chance at catching a glimpse of...

This historic outdoor shopping area blends sophistication with simplicity. At the entrance an honor system flower shop and a funny cockatoo greet you. Stroll through the historic photography exhibit. Check out the goodies at Island Soap Works, the carved koa home accents at the Kong Lung Gallery, and the women’s island ware at Banana Patch Studios. Cap the visit off...

A hole in the wall market in the heart of Kapa’a town is the place to go for poke (a raw seafood salad of the freshest caught ahi and tako that day). They serve other plate lunch fixings like fried chicken, pork cutlet and lomi lomi salmon as well. Pick up snacks and drinks and then go have a beach...

This shopping center revived this small vacation community, bringing with it a hearty dash of culture and cuisine long dormant in Poipu. Often live music mixed with the scent of fresh fruit, coconut and fish frying. Galleries like Red Koi, galerie 103, and Halele’a Gallery proffer home decor, paintings, sculpture and local arts. Shoppers appreciate the wealth of surf, jewelry,...