Awww, Kauai – what a place. Beautiful beaches, stunning views, warm ocean, breathtaking hikes – we’ve got it all, including perfect, tropical weather. As a Poipu Beach Seal, I couldn’t be happier. Still, “perfect, tropical weather” is bound to include a few rainstorms. After all, Kauai doesn’t earn it name as the “Garden Island” by
On an island where the options are endless, picking an activity that will suit the whole family can seem overwhelming. Lucky for us Poipu Beach Seals, our options are pretty straightforward. Still, don’t let the array of choices bog you down, here are a few tried-and-true family friendly activities I’m sure your whole clan will
Enjoy all Kauai has to offer: Hiking, Kayaking and Swimming to Secret Falls As a Poipu Beach Seal, I LOVE water, and Kauai has enough to spare. How do you think we call our home “The Garden Island”? While staring out at the vastness of the ocean is awe-inspiring, you can also have just as
One of the best parts of visiting Kauai is the incredible food. The restaurants and eateries on the island range from traditional Hawaiian fare to international cuisine. The area even has its own unique street food scene. However, if you want a taste of the freshest food Kauai has to offer while also taking in
While Kauai has a bevy of excellent restaurants, its food truck scene is just as vibrant and full of variety. Many of the food trucks in the area put a Hawaiian twist on classic street food: burgers, tacos, fries, and hot dogs – they all get a Hawaiian makeover. One of the best places to
Kauai is surrounded by gorgeous beaches. What’s the perfect activity to do while you’re relaxing near the water and enjoying the warm weather? Building a sandcastle! The Kauai Sand Festival, held in Hanalei Bay, is a celebration of creativity, togetherness, and fun. It’s Hawaii’s only sand sculpture festival and is always loads of fun. Participants
Kauai has a number of organizations, groups, and nonprofits that give back to the local community in many important ways. One such organization is the Aloha School. This nonprofit early learning center created a program focused strongly on academics while also instilling traditional Hawaiian cultural and moral values into its students. The Aloha School relies
Many know Hawaii for its incredible scenery, tropical weather, and fresh fare, but not many outside of the state know about its long rodeo history. The sport has been huge in Hawaii for well over a hundred years, and Hawaiian paniolo — cowgirls and cowboys — still compete to this day, making a name for
The Island of Kauai is a great place to celebrate the Fourth of July. Aside from its gorgeous sunny weather and abundance of beaches with barbecuing and picnic areas, Kauai hosts several Independence Day parades and community events.
This summer the Island of Kauai will host a groundbreaking art show at McBryde Garden: Nature Connects. A collaboration between Lego and artist Sean Kenney, this exhibit is sure to impress. Kenney has created 14 sculptures that depict the wonders and beauty of nature using just Lego bricks.Kenney used 370,000 individual pieces to create his latest
