Kauai Hawaii

Kaua‘i

Kaua‘i, nicknamed “The Garden Island,” is often described as Hawai‘i’s most beautiful island with its chiseled cliffs, verdant valleys and unspoiled countryside. Green and lush landscape run from the mountain to the sea, seamlessly matching with its people, who are deeply rooted to maintaining a rural lifestyle and feeling of Aloha.

Activities such as kayaking, snorkeling, hiking, mountain tubing, horseback riding, helicopter and boat tours, off-road adventures, zipline and championship golf, provide visitors a wide-range of ways to experience Kaua‘i and all of her splendor. Whether you choose to hike the famous Kalalau Trail on the Napali Coast … kayak the only navigable rivers in Hawai‘i … stroll hand-in-hand along a white sand beach … visit a museum to learn about the days when sugar was king … or tee off at a championship golf course - one thing holds true: The opportunity to learn about the history of Native Hawaiians, as well as the other diverse cultures that contributed to Kaua‘i’s history, separates this island from other tropical destinations.

Prepare to be connected to Kaua‘i’s past and present, its beauty and culture, as you visit this unique and special place. We welcome you to Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i’s Island of Discovery.

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Kauai golf courses are among the best in Hawaii and they all offer challenging golfing vacation packages. The Poipu Bay Resort Golf Course has been the home of the PGA Grand Slam of Golf, claimed to be the world’s most exclusive golf tournament.

The Princeville at Hanalei Prince Course is one of the top-rated golf courses in America and rated the # 1 golf course in the State of Hawaii., The Princeville at Hanalei Makai Course, another Robert Trent Jones, Jr. creation, has been included in Golf Digest’s “America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses” for 16 consecutive years.

Many of these courses feature difficult natural hazards – razor sharp lava, gusty trade winds, distracting views, and always the tropical heat.

Kauai Lagoons Kiele Golf Course

Kauai Lagoons Kiele Course has a sense of style uniquely its own. It is said that when legendary golfer and architect Jack Nicklaus created the Kiele Course at Kauai Lagoons, the terrain lent itself so well to his vision that he made but a single change to his original design.

Lagoons Mokihana Golf Course

Lagoons Mokihana Golf Course exudes an alluring combination of romantic, tropical ambiance together with hints of European grandeur. Bring your clubs on your Hawaii vacation and play paradise overlooking the gateway to the the Garden Isle. Tee off at Lagoons Mokihana Golf

Puakea Golf Course

Puakea Golf Course was built by Robin Nelson, Hawaii’s most prolific golf course architect, who designed it amidst inspirational terrain to play around deep ravines and streams fed by calming, fresh mountain rain water. Take a tropical Hawaii golfing vacation at Puakea Golf Course

Prince at Hanalei – Princeville Golf Course

Prince at Hanalei Princeville Golf Course is Robert Trent Jones, Jr.’s masterpiece and one of the top golf courses in America. Golf Digest named the Kauai Prince Course the #1 golf course in the State of Hawaii. Have a royal Hawaiian golfing vacation on the links at the Prince at Hanalei

Makai at Hanalei – Princeville Golf Course

Makai at Hanalei Princeville Golf Course, another Robert Trent Jones, Jr. creation, is actually 3 courses in one, and has been included in Golf Digest’s “America’s 100 Greatest Gold Courses” for 16 consecutive years. Putter your Hawaii vacation away on the greens at Makai at Hanalei

Poipu Bay Golf Course

Poipu Bay Golf Course features a spectacular 18-hole championship course on 210 oceanfront acres of Kauai’s southern coast. Since 1994, the Poipu Bay Resort has been the home of the PGA Grand Slam of Golf, one of the world’s most exclusive golf tournaments.

Kiahuna Golf Club

Kiahuna Golf Club offers challenging resort golf within a fascinating area of ancient Polynesian archeology where golfers encounter unusual obstacles. Enjoy your game surrounded by the lush, natural beauty of Kauai and its historical Hawaiian culture.

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Most people who plan a trip to Hawaii focus on the better known islands. Oahu is known as ‘the gathering place‘, because it has the capital, the most population, about 3/4’s of the population live here. Maui is also a very popular destination, with its white sands, beauty and surfing. The Big Island is the adventure lovers paradise for those who love outdoor adventures. However, Kauai, the fourth largest island, can be the perfect place for your vacation, and is often considered Hawaii’s secret island.

Kauai is a place with green rolling hills and mountains on all sides, surrounded by the clear, blue sea. Kauai is known as the Garden Island because it is the wettest and the greenest of all the Hawaiian Islands. Hundreds of waterfalls can create serentity conducive to peace and harmony. While Kauai may appear small, it has an abundance of tiny sights to see and activities to do and unique landscapes that can hold your interest for hours at a time. The north shore of Kauai features the Na Pali Kauai coast, perhaps most famous for being the place where South Pacific was filmed. In the center of this is Hanalei Bay, that takes the waterflow from almost 30 square miles of hills. After a rain a lot of waterfalls can be seen from the town of Hanalei, these vary from day to day depending on rainfall in the mountains.

The south shore of Kauai has the breathtaking National Tropical Garden, established by Congress to make a permanent preserve for Hawaii’s natural beauty. Spouting Horn is a natural lava formation, also on the shore of south Kauai. All of these areas are surrounded by amazing beaches and beautiful waterfalls.

West Kauai is the place to go if you want to learn about Kauai’s culture and history. The Captain Cook Monument can be found here, and is placed at the sight where Captain James Cook became the first British explorer to set foot on Hawaii, in 1778. The Polihale Heiau shrine is said to be the place where Kauai’s dead souls go, and it is also in western Kauai. Eastern Kauai is also known as the Coconut Coast – definitely a unique place for any interested tourist to visit. The beaches on eastern Kauai are a favorite for anyone interested in surfing, or other water sports involving high adventure.

Just like on the other islands, Kauai has a variety of resorts that will give you the very best as far as hospitality and service. Kauai has the same spectrum of lodging options as the other islands, and also has a variety of rates to fit the budget of just about every traveler. The northern shore is where most of the rental homes are found, where you can stay right on the shore. The rental units are furnished and contain all of the appliances and amenities of home, and are located near all of the shops and grocery stores that you will need. Kauai is definitely one of the best of Hawaii’s secrets!

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Featured Inn

Garden Island Inn
Lihue, HI

Welcome to The Garden Island Inn your economically priced vacation accommodation by lovely Kalapaki Beach, conveniently located near the Lihue, Kauai airport. Fringed with warm, sunny beaches year-round, Kauai is nicknamed the Garden Island - and you’ll understand why as soon as you step off the plane and discover our lush tropical paradise!For your enjoyment we offer free use of beach gear, ice chests and golf clubs.