Kauai Itinerary You Can't Miss: 1-Day on Kauai's South Shore (Poipu Beach to Koloa Town)

Enjoy a perfect day on South Shore Kauai, Hawaii! Try this one-day Kauai itinerary out to explore the popular resort area near Poipu, then see our full Kauai itinerary here: thehawaiivacationguide.com/Kauai
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Kauai Itinerary: 1-Day on South Shore Kauai (Poipu Beach and Koloa Town)
00:00 Intro
00:52 Favorite Kauai Coffee Shop Near Poipu
01:26 Blowhole and Best Kauai Beach
03:52 Lunch in Kauai Historical Town
05:30 Beach and Hike
06:15 Sea Turtles!
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[@suzikim7770]

We just came back from Kauai and I'm watching this to reminisce the best vacation I've ever taken! 😭

[@billhobartclairvoyantmedium]

I can’t wait to live in all that beautiful energy and keep the vids coming…❤️🙏❤️

[@chrisaddison4691]

The family that stays together 🤷‍♂️ travels to Kauai together ❤️❤️❤️

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

My parents love traveling with us and we enjoy having them join us. We've been to all the islands with them.

[@chrisaddison4691]

@@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Very nice guy’s 👍🇨🇦❤️😎

[@JeremySproule]

Perfect timing for our trip in two weeks. Can’t wait! Love your videos!

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

love it! have a great trip to Kauai!

[@chrisaddison4691]

Great video guy’s, on the few occasions we where there 👍 we loved it 👍🇨🇦❤️😎

[@Yosef1952]

I love living in Kauai. Come and see us!

[@mandujanojuan437]

Love the tunnel of trees 🌳

[@Brittanggg]

My husband and I have been binge watching all your Hawaii videos! We’ll be there for a vacay very soon.

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

thanks for binge watching before your trip!! Have a great vacation to Hawaii!

[@lindaboston9046]

Love this! Thank you!❤️☺️

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Thanks for watching!!

[@windsongdesigns6655]

Thanks for another great video! I visited Kauai over 20 years ago and loved it. Maui and Kauai are my favorite islands, hope I can revisit them someday. Your videos are so informative. I hope baby Edith will be a good traveler so you can continue with the amazing videos. Thanks from Canada

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

I bet she will be! We are getting her used to being out and about. Thanks for watching and hope you can make it back soon!

[@Aprilsquest1979]

Congrats on the new edition! You are living your best life. Love your videos. My sister got married at Tunnels beach in Kauai in 2013. I really want to go back. From Reno NV.

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Tunnels must have made for a beautiful wedding. What a great backdrop. Hope you can make it over from Reno soon.

[@Aprilsquest1979]

@@TheHawaiiVacationGuide we were in Maui in august for our 20th. Yes hoping very soon. I love all of your suggestions. Maybe Oahu since I haven’t been there since I was a kid and now I know where to go and what to do.

[@jdejong3125]

Haha we visited from the Netherlands and our first stop was Little Fish. Amazing!

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

The one in Hanapepe closed which is a shame. Glad you liked it too!

[@alexmueller6117]

We loved 'Anakē's Juice Bar. Such delicious bowls to start the morning with fresh Hawaii fruit!!

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Thanks for sharing the tip!

[@jasonha2760]

What a nice guidance video clip 👏 I am South Korean. My family visited Kauai in 2013 and in 2016. This video brings me memories of happy times with my family in Kauai and also makes us want to go there many times in future. This place must be the most beautiful island for me.

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Thanks for watching! I hope you can come back soon with your family!

[@rollercoasterfweak]

I drove through parts of that tree road by accident. Poipu Beach was nice an uncrowded too.

[@scidav87]

Island I haven't been to yet, totally on the list for next time!!

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Kauai is fun one to visit. Check out our 3 day Kauai itinerary if you need more ideas: thehawaiivacationguide.com/3-day-kauai-itinerary/

[@svongsa]

Thank you for posting the video!

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

thanks for watching!

[@ruthnuno2813]

Great video congrats guys God bless you .

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

thanks for watching!

[@io132]

Now I want to go to Kauai! I don’t know if anything beats Puamana tho😉

[@mixedraice]

We live on Maui BUT adore Poipu! One of our best memories! Wish there was more for children to do on the islands however.

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

We will be staying by Poipu for our next hop over to Kauai. The playground is too convenient. We did the plantation train during the last trip too which Henry loved. Agree, not enough to do for kids!

[@atrain84]

I only had 499 extra trees when I did my landscaping. Now I feel like a chump. Love your videos!! ❤️🌈🤙🏻

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

😂 oh, the trials and tribulations of a plantation owner.

[@atrain84]

@@TheHawaiiVacationGuide lol!!!

[@grahamhill6340]

Just came back from KAUAI, sad to say that like my previous 4 trips the weather was extremely bad with the rain and dark clouds 85% of the time... We always vacationed in what was supposed to be the "DRY SEASON" just a week ago in May, and previously in June and July. You were very lucky to get such sunshine for your videos, but like a fool I kept hoping or rather gambling the next trip would see at least 50% sunshine, but I can't afford to throw the dice anymore, maybe you had better luck in the wet season? Great presentation, thank you...

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Thats a bummer for you! I think you got hit by that late season kona low storm. Kauai is the wettest island so try Oahu or the leeward side of Maui.

[@paulcindyzimmerman6131]

For sea turtles, I highly recommend Poipu Beach at sunset. They come onto the beach at that time to rest. It was a real treat for us to watch tonight. Had about 30 turtles by the time we left.

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

Wow, thanks for sharing. That must be amazing to see them on that gorgeous beach.

[@lanautah8622]

Dad looks a lot like your husband and young Henry. 🥰

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

He's a good looking guy!

[@QMC2015]

Aloha Erica and Jordan Do you have any recommendations where to fly a drone near Ko'a Kea resort. Mahalo Robert

[@marcielston3019]

I gotta get back there.

[@Drowzee64]

Confession, my disability and the size of my bank account make it difficult for me to travel. But I've still gotten so much enjoyment out of following your channel. Even if I can never visit the real Hawaii, I'm happy I can at least get to know it through your videos.

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

we greatly appreciate you watching our channel to get a taste of Hawaii. We all need to escape at times. Mahalo!

[@loriknoebel6772]

We will be going to Kauai in Jan. 2023. We where hoping to do some snorkeling. Every video I watch seem to be telling that it is dangerous to be in the water. We are staying at the Waimea Plantation for 7 days. What are the best beaches for this time a year. I don't see any information on what to do at this time of year.

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

South shore beaches are the best to visit in the winter. Poipu Beach is a good option as it has snorkeling and lifeguards on duty. Talk to the lifeguards before you go out. Have a great trip!

[@Kp-jp2ww]

I’ve been to the south shore and went to a mini golf place. Honest to god they had the best burgers you will ever eat.?

[@TheHawaiiVacationGuide]

that is great. An unexpected surprise on a good place for a burger.

[@briantravelman]

Ehhhhh, Koloa, Poipu and the turtle place I can agree, but there are far better places on the south shore. Next time check out Hanapepe Swinging Bridge and Soto Temple, Koloa Jodo Mission and Makauwahi Cave and Tortoise Refuge. And the most beautiful beaches are on the north