Kauai Hawaii Travel Guide 2024: DO THIS, NOT THAT on Kauai

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Kauai Guide 2024
00:00 Intro
01:20 Where to Stay
03:15 Best Time to Visit
03:55 What to Pack
05:00 Rental Car
05:37 Bonus
06:00 Culture
07:19 Eat Local
07:57 Do a Tour!
08:48 On the Beaten Path
09:27 Best Beaches
10:39 Avoid Traffic
11:13 Closed Trails
11:41 Fruit Stands
12:14 Shuttle to Ha’ena
12:44 Best Resources
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Do you guys know anywhere that accepts unopened food donations? (preferably Princeville or Hanalei area) we will be on Kauai in a few weeks and always like to donate any unopened/ unspoiled food at the end of the trip

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[@grailing5031]

After 7 trips to Kauai I would highly recommend staying on the north shore. 10x as beautiful. They also have a Napali tour that leaves from hanalei. You’ll have to make one long drive your whole trip and that’s to go to Waimea

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I hope you can go back soon!

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I was there last year with my friend. I love it there. So relaxing and the beach is beautiful ❤ This island isn’t busy. It's quiet and no major traffic jams.

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Thanks for sharing! Good to hear you found vegan options as that can be hard on the islands.

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That is wonderful to hear! Thanks so much for the feedback. Have a great trip to Kauai. See our Kauai playlist.

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[@ScottyCycles]

We love to stay in Princeville because its' so green. It's easy enough to drive around the island once you get through Lihue

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We’re flying in tomorrow! We’re so excited. Thank you for the great tips.

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

have a wonderful trip to Kaua'i!

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We’re planning a return trip to Kauai later this year. Again, thanks for all the super helpful info and insight you guys provide and please know that your desire to share your experiences is very much appreciated. 🤙🌴🌺🍍🏄‍♀️

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Going to Kauia in September and using your guides! THANK YOU!!!

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Enjoy your trip! You will with the guides. Mahalo!

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[@kevinc3645]

Thanks for all your great videos, Jordan and Erica!! We are currently here on Kauai, on this Good Friday, and have done a lot of your recommendations! One thing we’ve also done is the free Hula Show at Coconut Marketplace! (On Thursday at noon) They did an excellent job of singing, the hula girls and even a flame thrower and it was free!! (Enjoyed Jo Jo’s Shave Ice, which you recommended too😊) Thanks for all the informative videos!! Mahalo!!😎🏖️🌴Kevin and Gwen from MN 😉

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Aloha Gwen and Kevin from MN, have a wonderful time on Kauai! I'm glad our recommendations are coming through for you. Thanks for sharing the free hula show at Coconut Marketplace. I love when the shopping centers offer free shows and activities. Enjoy the rest of your trip! More shave ice to be had.

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Love your videos. Very helpful. My wife and I are planning to visit Kauai later this month.

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Have a wonderful trip to Kauai! See our free travel guide for more details: thehawaiivacationguide.com/kauai-travel-guide/

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Kayaking and hike 🙌

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Kauai is our favorite island for hiking. Oahu is #2!

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MAHALO NUI LOA!! Good info! 👏👏

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Thinking of hopping over from Oahu to Kauai for some variety since i've only been to Oahu and i need to switch it up for my vlogs 😅 thanks for this! ❤

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Thank you your advice are so awesome. This moth we going to Kauai Kona we plane to use your Guide . Thank you Aloha.

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Thanks for watching Maria! Have a wonderful trip to Kauai and the Big Island. Our guide will help you out a lot!

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May is my favorite month to visit!!!!

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Thanks Birdman!

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We hope you can!

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[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Good call!

[@bilguana11]

Kayak Kauai is highly recommended for a great experience. Also, the first two miles of the NaPali Coast Trail to Hanakapi'ai Beach is a great hike and a beautiful beach to explore but do not swim there. Reservations are required from the DLNR or take the shuttle as was suggested (I haven't tried that yet). My favorite farmers market is at Kauai Community College, Saturdays, 9:30am - 1pm.

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Thanks for sharing! You did your trip right.

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my faveeeeee island

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This is right one time cuz I arrived to Kauai a few days ago! Don't have a car but getting around alright..😅

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Thanks for this, our schedule to ne there in Kauia June to July.

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Have a great trip in June and July!

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I’m glad you found us! Enjoy the trip planning!

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Recommend Lydgate chocolate farm, just inland from Kapa’a. We skipped the tour and just did the chocolate tasting- wow- the chocolate covered macadamia nuts are amazing!! Great gift to take home and they pack it in a container with ice packs.

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Thanks for sharing the recommendation! I'm loving all these chocolate farms on the islands now.

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We agree! It will be in our video in a couple of weeks.

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thanks for sharing the spot!

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Hi guy, love your content, what do you think is the best island to visit with family in late May early June? On somewhat of a budget. lol, no such thing in Hawaii I know.

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We have a video on that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5KYpZuVmtuimtU

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Thanks for watching! We recommend you speak to a Hawaii realtor. Vacationing in Hawaii is our thing. Mahalo!

[@princessleia1633]

Thanks for this. We plan this August 2024 and we’re excited. We will be staying at Kiahuna area. What’s a good hike trail location that will end up to a beautiful beach for swimming right after an easy to moderate hike? 🤙🏼

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

See #5! We show it at 09:01. thehawaiivacationguide.com/things-to-do-in-poipu/#5-hike-the-mahaulepu-heritage-trail

[@nellyxie2344]

Hi! Thank you for such an informative video! I am traveling to Kaua'i soon so I wanted to ask about the May weather conditions there. Anything I should prepare for? Lots of rain? Anything helps!

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Usually it is the start of the dry season but they are getting a late storm this week. See here for visiting in May thehawaiivacationguide.com/hawaii-in-may/

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I am setting up a channel on KZbin, called 62 or better. I want to address the issues of folks that I’ve retired, don’t have to work anymore, and want to do fun things like go traveling. I want to do a series of KZbin videos on our 14 day trip through the Panama Canal. I have an iPhone 13. I have KZbin wireless microphones made by Lonzie. What other equipment should I take with me on my cruise?

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Good luck on the new channel! Keep it simple on equipment for your first videos. The microphone and good sound quality is the most important thing. But also the hardest, especially when filming outside. Our sound can be improved.

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Hi guys, Love, Love the content but audio is echoey lately?

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

thanks for letting us know! we will look into it

[@margot8513]

As a first time vistor to Hawaii do you recommend Kona or Kauai? Im torn in between both. My husband and I will be traveling together for the first time in a long time. Its pretty much a honeymoon we never got lol.

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

We find Kauai to be a better honeymoon spot! Have a great trip

[@MisterWealth]

How warm is the water? Online it says a chilly 75 degrees? No way that's right, cold springs in Florida are 72

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

NOAA data says 75 degrees is the coldest it gets. See our article here for data: thehawaiivacationguide.com/best-time-to-visit-hawaii/#the-best-time-to-go-swimming-in-hawaii

[@adventureescape1929]

What is the name of the trail at 9:03 My wife and I are going in January!

[@Seek_Him]

Yes I would like to know as well...😮

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

At 9:02, it was the Maha’ulepu Heritage Trail. At 9:03 it was the hike to secret falls off the Wailua River. Have a wonderful trip in January!

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@@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Thank you. It was Beautiful. What is Top 3 Places I Must See? Coming Next Month 😉😁

[@kevinlee6731]

Do you recommend a helicopter tour?

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

We like this company as they have the best safety record on the island thehawaiivacationguide.com/activities/best-kauai-helicopter-tour/

[@stargazer5073]

Airfare is crazy high, we canceled our trip this year.

[@meathook2448]

I like flying Delta and found that the 12 day period from 9/4-9/16 was the cheapest 2 weeks of the year. Not sure what your budget is, but maybe it's worth a look.

[@stargazer5073]

@@meathook2448 thank you

[@kerryjames8791]

I agree about airfare prices. Almost 3x higher than what we usually pay. Hoping for a sale soon…

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

rental car prices have been going up too, and not due to demand or a lack of cars...

[@gedeb]

We jurt got two roundtrip tickets for $640 total ($320 a piece) from LAX, so not too bad. 🤷‍♀️

[@Link25888]

Kauai sucks!

[@lindabreu983]

Why?