KAUAI TRAVEL GUIDE | Best Things to do in Kauai, Hawaii

KAUAI, HAWAII - These are my recommendations for best things to do in Kauai, Hawaii:
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This past December, I took my mother on a 10-day adventure to Kauai, Hawaii! I planned a packed itinerary to explore as much of the Hawaiian island possible; from Kapa'a and Poipu to the Napali Coast and Waimea Canyon. We found the best places to eat and best hiking trails in Kauai thanks to local advice from Hawaiian friends on Instagram.
In my humble opinion, these are the best things to do in Kauai!
I want to come back to Kauai again and do the full, 11-mile Kalalau trail, and discover more of the Waimea Canyon and Napali Coast. I would also like to return to discover the best beaches in Kauai!
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If you have any tips on the best things to do in Kauai, please comment below!
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[@GarethLeonard]

🙏 I AM SENDING YOU ALL MY LOVE AND SUPPORT DURING THIS CHAOTIC TIME 🙏 I wasn't going to post this video because of our current global battle with COVID-19, but ultimately, I thought it might be a nice distraction from reality. I hope you are all safe and happy during this quarantine, and we can all start traveling again soon! 🌍 Come say hi on Instagram (www.tourist2townie.com) or in the comments below, and let me know how you're doing. Love you all!! 😊

[@colinwhite9660]

Gareth Leonard let us not forget than in the future this very well could be Reality

[@mojojim6458]

Thanks both for your videos and your expressions above. You've always sought out ways to help those you come in contact with, no matter where.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I think now is the perfect time for people to post their travel content from the good ol' days. We're all stuck at home needing something to watch.

[@guzmandiva]

Glad to see your videos, and uplift our spirits through your adventures. So awesome to see your Mom too!!!🤩

[@Watchmaty]

Why you didn't make more videos?

[@nelsonvo1046]

The fact is you took your mom on a trip like this. That's the most beautiful thing that a son can do. A lot of respects to you my Man 🙏.

[@ogable8731]

How nice of you to take your Mom to this trip 👍

[@PS3Cooooooool]

I was gona go solo, but he made me decide to tell my mother to come as well, he sat an example 👍🏼

[@ntr-cptr7709]

Being a born-at-home local boy, hearing that a visitor made it a point to lay it down, respect first, well in my opinion, you’ve earned my respect. That’s really all the people of Hawaii want, equality. Mahalo for your respectful words, thoughts and actions 🤙🏼 Nice down video, makes me miss my home on Kaua’i

[@nicbloss]

This is actually a really good video starting out with respect to locals and you did pretty good at pronouncing hawaii names which is surprising for a visitor. You missed out on the best shave on island in the old bus where you ate pono market. Pone market is the best. Saimin Dojo owns that shave ice next to pono market. I miss home thanks for giving me a glimpse of it

[@godforeal6205]

I love pono market..Hawaiian fried chicken and baby lobster poke and tuna sandwiches perfect for beach day

[@marciathompson-rodriguez6568]

This is the best travel video I have seen and I work in the airline industry!! My husband and I really enjoyed and subscribed. We loved your introduction to your video about showing respect to locals and their their traditions. I like that you focused your video on the sights, food and the dangers you can enconter while traveling; so many travel videos are all about the travelers HUGE ego and vanity. So very sweet you took your beautiful mom on your adventure.

[@stagedrightevents9962]

Gareth, love the way you keep your adventures real. What an incredible adventure with your mother, thanks for sharing.

[@TheHawaiiansilky]

💕 your genuine effort to pronunciate the language... The respect you show... Just warms my heart. Kiss your mother for me and tell her I said she did a wonderful job raising you. Most videos about hawaii by non-natives, I tend to avoid because it makes me cringe to listen and watch. I am from Hilo and saw your video here. 🤙🤙🤙 I knew you were different when you hit SUISAN up first! Ppl like you WE WELCOME WITH ALOHA. Contrary to popular beliefs, we don't hate haoles or any tourist. We don't appreciate the "oddah kine" ppl that come with a sense of entitlement and act cocky. I wanna be nice and say some... But I would be lying.... MOST tourist have it in their mind that us local ppl don't like them so when we say "No" they don't listen. Then they don't read the posted signs saying "Don't"... They still do what they want and get hurt and/or sometimes worse! The part when you read the sign at "Queen's bath" and suggested a better beach not to far, tells me you are being mindful. In my head I was like "why can't they all be like dis braddah right here." You are da real deal... Came with an open heart and an open mind. I always say "EMBRACE THE CULTURE AND THE CULTURE WILL EMBRACE YOU." Next time you in Hilo I would love to take you a couple places. Keep up the great job Garett!

[@MrMTKD]

Awesome trip Gareth!! It´s rare to see travelers taking their parents for travelling together. It is trully touching to see how your mom enjoyed everything in this amazing place! I frequently take my parents to some trips, afterall we have to be very grateful to them, for everything they provided us! Be safe, stay strong in this hard time!

[@earlparma5080]

Tastefully made and i adore your mom’s adventurous spirit 👌🏻

[@airwatanabe]

I’m the same age of your mom, love traveling and hiking. My sons and I made plan to travel / hike together every year in the past few years. You and your mom remind me of us. Great video!!!

[@rinaocampo1304]

Nice to see you and your Mom together for a trip. Thanks for sharing, it is worth watching esp at these times, fresh of breath air from what's happening around the globe. Stay safe Gareth! 👍🥰

[@kulz3569]

That is so precious! Adventures with your mom is just priceless! This just confirm how much I want to move back to Hawaii and Kauai is where I want to call home! Mahalo nui loa! Beautiful!

[@bobguay545]

I've watched a number of Kauai video's and this is the first one that got me excited about our trip to the Garden Island. I definitely need to bring my hiking pols and shoes. Thanks, Gareth and mom for giving us some super ideas for our upcoming trip.

[@blueman18423]

I wish more travelers and tourists had the same respect for the places they visit as you. Please keep reminding ppl to respect places they visit. Great content. Love your mom! Subscribed!

[@Sabeth6740]

I am traveling to Kona, Hawaii within the next couple days and I can not thank you enough for your videos! They have been so encouraging and supportive of their native land. You’ve made me so excited to get on that plane!! ♥️

[@erickawabata2182]

My wife and I visited Kauai a few years ago and watching your video allowed us to relive that amazing vacation again - Mahalo! Loved the intro regrading being conscience and respectful toward the island and culture. Btw, your mom is adorable.

[@ykennedy4473]

Wonderful video. So grateful that you posted. We’d probably be there right now, but it’s important to be safe and show respect for the Islanders, and others, including ourselves. Like many, I love and miss Kauai so it was nice to relive through you and your mom. My daughter and I take a least one adventure trip a year together like you and your mom, whether it’s Kauai, Vietnam, NYC... Thank you for letting us live vicariously. Mahalo to you and your Mom!

[@malissasue1952]

What an incredible trip! Thanks for sharing with us all ❤️

[@meganngeorge]

Thank You for this very welcome distraction from reality. Maui holds my heart but I'll get to Kauai one of these days! Stay safe, stay healthy, keep uploading videos, please!

[@larrycampbell5320]

Love this video Gareth, thank you for sharing family memories with all of us. Even though I'm having to work during this crazy time with COVID19, I think you for the distraction. Stay safe out there brother and see you on the other side of all this craziness. Can't wait to see where your next adventure takes you.

[@mele7613]

WOW. What an incredible video!!! I absolutely LOVE that you did this with your sweet mom! God bless you guys and men like you that appreciate and love your mom so much to take a trip and make lasting memories while you have her here on earth ❤

[@nodbelen7451]

That was very cool Gareth, travelling with your mom in extremely beautiful Hawaii..awesome i love it 👍😊♥️

[@mericiaachaval1467]

Amazing video!! And what an amazing son you are!! Loved that you took your mom on this trip you are a sweet gift to her. God Bless you🙏💕

[@bella42291]

I grew up on Kauai and haven't been back for 30+ years. Thanks for the video

[@janetjones6416]

Thank you SO much for sharing this video and your knowledge! I loved it!

[@zchoicez]

Loved your trip with your mom! such a great memory to cherish! Wish i had even one of my family member so such a thing with me. Count your blessing!

[@almasalcedo424]

I think it’s so great that you planed a vacation with your mom. I am sure she was very happy. Amazing places thank you for sharing 🙏

[@jasonha2760]

OMG! You made the impressing video clip for me which makes me want to take a trip to Kauai with my family again. Every moment your mom enjoys the trip reminds me of wonderful memories with my mom who admired the beautiful views while traveling in Kauai. Thank you for the best guidance and for giving me the motive for planning the future trip with my family.

[@gerardot-quirozrealtor3736]

Thank you for sharing this. I visited Maui earlier this year and it was an unbelievable experience. Can’t wait to go here next 🌈

[@up4006]

It was wonderful to take the trip with your Mom. She is a trooper!

[@alex180384]

Hey Gareth, great video, very informative and detailed especially for people who never been there! Keep up the great work!

[@jaderivers1905]

Aloha from Kauai! I am a native to Kauai and have lived here my entire life and still presently reside here. This was an AMAZING video of this beautiful place I’m lucky to call my home! And your pronounciation of the Hawaiian words is so AWESOME! Great job! Hope you get to come back some day🤙

[@christinajue558]

Love this video- we’re headed to Kauai and also booked captain andy (rafting tour) and doing the mountain tubing so we’re glad to see they were on your top 10 list - looks like a blast - love how adventurous your mom is too! Aloha!

[@jasonhurley2396]

Just returned from Kauai and really can’t wait to explore this island some more. Great golfing, great scenery, excellent surfing, and really just fine times. Coming from California and our drought getting rain everyday was kinda relaxing!!

[@Brit-hi8lf]

Thank you for this beautiful video. I am going to Kauai in March of '23 and I can't wait!!!

[@Janneli2024]

Great video loved everything you did and where you went to took a lot Way from this 👍🏻👍🏻 thanks for the tips

[@zorepartyof4454]

I loved your coverage of the hikes! It’s my families favorite thing to do in Hawaii!

[@AaronTeale]

Another awesome video! Honestly think you are one of the most underrated travel info influencers there is! Love watching your content! Hope to see more soon and stay safe 🤙😀

[@stephanieslanga1184]

Moving to Kauai next month. This video is amazing! Thank you! Your Mom is darling and your commentary was lovely.

[@agnieszkalorens4246]

This is the best Kauai video and guide I've seen!!!! I love all the insights! Thank you so much for this!

[@chyrapaxson6056]

love that you did this amazing trip with your mom! so sweet! I've been to Kauai many times and going back next June. Going to hit some of the places you mentioned, and definitely going to Captain Andys

[@Elaine-br4lw]

I am impressed with what good human beings you and your mom are. Subbed!

[@NomadShifu]

We love your videos man. We will make this our reference when we go to Hawaii.

[@mmksd81]

Just got back....so sweet. Great recs. My favorite Island for sure.

[@mrsodiaries1198]

Thanks for this vlog so beautiful! Love the ocean😍 whatta nice bonding mom and son👌 stay safe

[@gagzy1989]

This was wonderful, thank you Gareth!

[@reginaweldon8725]

Thank u very much for sharing Gareth, one of my bucket lists

[@entenciastafford]

LUV your channel! I've gone with you and your friends to Russia, Philippines, Japan and many other wonderful places and finally to my home state of hawaii. Thank you of reminding me of where I come from. From Hawaii to your beautiful state of California and awesome San Diego, MUCH ALOHA

[@revmalika]

Excellent video. We got back April 14, 2021, just after the island re-opened during the Covid pandemic. It is really such a beautiful island with so much lush vegetation, great food, gorgeous views, and awesome people. Your video does a great job of sharing a variety of things to do, and as mentioned by others, your respect for the people and this incredible island. Thank you.

[@bobbryant4292]

Wife and I have been 4 times, our favorite island. Thanks for sharing, we've never had a bad day on Kauai❤❤

[@shenanmaho4756]

Seen several videos of Kauai, yours was one of the best, showing places to visit helping me plan my vacation coming up😀 Thank you!

[@kristina292]

I wish you success in filming new stories and videos! Thanks for the quality content!

[@michelezurick938]

Great video! So helpful. We’re “That mom”, non stop adventuring. Always end with needing a vacation from our vacation. Thank you so much for your time and effort in the production of this video. We’ll be sure to respect the local culture and land and tip well.

[@rsmithv]

Amazing views man!! Loved it

[@jamiehall1621]

Great video, and I'm sure a great time making memories with mom. Thank you!

[@evgeniim573]

Thank you for the guide! It really help getting ready for the trip! Mahalo 🤙🏼

[@ThunderIronFamilyAdventures]

We will be in Hawaii next week! Watched the video with my son (15) we loved it!. How special you went there with your mom. Good Luck, safe trips.

[@alangough]

Great Video coverage, beautiful scenery and story. Wow you and your mom are in some pretty awesome shape. Way to go Mom!

[@OneRealConservative]

What great memories! My wife and I love Kauai. Such beauty. Unlike you though, we only plan one activity per visit. Other than that, we do whatever comes to mind. Snorkeling, boogie boarding, or just relaxing on the sand. Kauai is our "down time" island. One activity you didn't mention is going to the "secret falls". You take the kayak up the Wailua river than a little hike to the falls. Also, very beautiful. Tubing the ditch is wonderful! Kapaa is the perfect place to stay, mid point to both ends of the island. Great location. Thanks for sharing.

[@awkwardaquamarine19]

One positive consequence (hopefully not the only one) of this time of global pandemic is that Mother Nature is slowly but surely healing itself. Devoid of humans walking about, the air is cleaner, the streams and oceans are less polluted, and the animal and plant species are not going extinct quicker. If I'd ever get a chance to travel to the US, I'd love to go to Hawaii and California. The former for it's breathtaking landscapes and delicious food, the latter for vibe and cultural diversity. Glad you had this adventure with your mother before the whole craziness happened, Gareth. All the footage looks awesome! Hawaii truly is a paradise on earth. Stay safe. Cheers!

[@petebkeene]

Man you are in Hawaii on Kauai just last month. How great your vids are, always eating a man after my own heart and always positive no matter how bad the Norwegian weather got and always a big smile. Covid sucks, as kupuna (old farts), we were told we should stay put, I live off grid and haven't been any except to the dump and post office, quarantining for over a month close to 2 months like a good little puppy.

Aloha! This is done so beautifully and now I feel so homesick but in a good way! Mahalo nui Loa for brightening my day! Xox

[@greglandry1509]

A Kauai video with a mom, how refreshing. Well done!

[@shelleydansereau6481]

Love seeing your adventures with your mom.

[@steveperkins7009]

Needed this, Thx buddy.

[@mariagranata3672]

I lovvvvedddd the tubing! It was so much fun

[@jainiebehling]

One of my favorite introductions to Kauai! How beautiful! ❤️🙏🐓🤙

[@rosaliebonner5325]

That is so sweet of you to take Mom to Hawaii Aloha thank you for sharing the video 💘 it:)

[@brandonmoore2237]

Wow! What a video, man. Of all the Hawaiian Islands, Kauai has always been the one I've most wanted to visit, and this video solidified that. It looks so beautiful. So much pristine nature to explore. And the food looks exceptional. The lau lau, poke, and malasadas all look top-notch! Oh, and your mom is a boss!

[@livelovephotograph]

I found your channel because I searched the phillipines since it's tied with Japan for #1 on my bucketlist at the moment! So happy I did, really enjoying checking out some of your old videos. Hope you're safe and well. New subscriber from New Zealand!

[@tomahern4531]

Kokee park has so many amazing trails. Awa Awa Pui is one of my faves. The ditch hike is also a must see.

[@sarcap878]

I remember watching some of the clips on your instagram story before and I'm always like "ok what they will do next?" 😄 glad that you finally made a video on that trip 👍 Best part: your mom vlogging at the end 👍👍👍

[@jusjamesNYC]

Great video! We used this as the foundation of our planning.

[@darindietz710]

Really good video. I LOVE Kauai and I really love your note of respect at the beginning of the video. You tracked many of my favorite spots. It is the most beautiful place in the world. Mahalo

[@mariakarpee7710]

You are such a wonderful son to treat your mom for a fantastic get away specially in Kauai …….superb🤗😃

[@jimdent5339]

So lucky to have your mom in your life and ready to go on your adventures!!

[@notsure6335]

Thanks for helping me plan my trip! I'm definitely going to do some of these things with my wife!

[@VirtualToursTravel]

This is a wow! Hawaii is a perfect place for many adventures. Thanks for the tips. Amazing mother and son tandem :)

[@nicoleaz488]

Cool. We just came home from Kaua’i June 17 and headed back there July 7. Loved it that much!!

[@kathleengeiger]

Fabulous, you are so genuine. Having your mom there!!!

[@lets.go.places2gether]

Watching this made me want to go visit Kaui even more! What a lucky mom! I hope one day my kid will treat me to a nice vacation like that. The husband and I plan to visit Kaui thats long overdue since our last Hawaiian trip back in 2008, and I would love nothing but to hike the Kahulau trail on the Napali Coast too.

[@fordfan3179]

Awesome video, thanks. We have a trip coming in October. I hope things calm down some by then.

[@michellebrown9277]

Aw I came across your video and I'm taking my mom here next month just us also! Her first time to Hawaii too. So excited! Great video 😃

[@elliottweis]

Your Mom is a real trooper, that’s awesome!

[@jacoblatour3715]

Inspired me to plan a trip w my mom, thanks for sharing!

[@dwaynesgirl6117]

Love your video with your mom! She is awesome!

[@kimip.3789]

Born and raised on Maui I truly appreciate your intro to this video and is the reason I watched. Most videos are all tourist attractions. I loved the local places to eat I can't find that on other videos! We'll be going in April and can't wait! Staying at the Grand Hyatt so any other recommendations on that side please share - maybe privately LOL :-)

[@georginacuriel790]

I ran into this video and I’m glad I did, this is so cute!! ❤️ and great video too!!

[@nathanfong6115]

All these food places are starting to make my mouth water.

[@seanmarcell]

Loved this 💕

[@btdubss]

Aloha! So nice of you to bring your mom along❤️ and maika’i to your pronunciation! Awesome video

[@karenwolsey2283]

My friend is in Kauai and you really helped me feel like I am there, too! Your Mom is the coolest Mom ever. Thanks so much for sharing your trip! :))

[@TheHashtagHEROTV]

This was the most wholesome little mother-son trip I ever did see. Nice one man! I'm going to Kauai next week and will give some of your suggestions a try :)

[@firstcomeslovepodcast]

AMAAAZZINNGGG SO EXCITED FOR OUR TRIP NOW!!!!!!!!!

[@lillianhanada6308]

I live on Kauai and thoroughly enjoyed your video. Haven’t done the helicopter or hiking the Hanakapiai Trail. Did the Napali Coast cruise. Your mom is amazing!

[@emmamulley2379]

Loved this video! Brings back memories. I went for the first time in 2018 and fell in love. It you visit Kauai again you should go on the ocean with "blue ocean adventures". The company is run by locals and I learnt so much about the culture. Plus there are only about 8 people on the boat! It was the highlight of my trip.

[@kingme4017]

She seems like such a sweet soul god bless love the videos brother

[@omikawihupoek1872]

Awesome video of Kaua’i 🤙🏽🤙🏽 Hopefully with everything going on with this pandemic you will find time for you folks to come back an enjoy 🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@gailrizor3126]

Great video. Have been lucky to visit Kauai twice. My favorite place on the planet! 🌺🌴🌺🌴🌺🍍

[@dynamicphotography_]

Great video. Kudos. My wife and I are headed there soon. Respect for sure!