LIHUE — Half of U.S. states have well water corrosive enough to leach lead from pipes, but Kauai’s water is safe to drink, according to the state’s Department of Health. Where does Kauai get its drinking water? freshwater aquiferA drop that falls high on a mountain can be a generation or more in transit through […]

Ben Stiller, Pierce Brosnan, Michael Crichton, Natalie Merchant and Bette Midler (a native islander) own homes in Kauai. Where do celebrities stay in Kauai? Business Insider claims that Kauai is known for celebrity foot traffic, and they recommend staying at a five-star resort, like the St. Regis Princeville overlooking Hanalei Bay, with rooms starting at […]

Some of northern Kauai’s calmest waters can be found at Anini Beach thanks to a long reef that stretches for over two miles along the shore. Located near the Princeville resort area, Anini Beach can often be much less crowded than nearby beaches. What side of Kauai has the calmest water? north shoreKauai has gorgeous […]

Well as local lore goes, the hurricanes of 1982 (Iwa) and 1992 (Iniki) destroyed domestic coops, releasing the chickens into the jungles. These domesticated birds then mated with the wild red junglefowl (brought to the islands by the Polynesian) resulting in the feral chickens we see today. Why are there a lot of chickens in […]

Kauai. Face coverings required indoors and outdoors, whenever social distancing is not possible. The exception includes when with those in your immediate household. And at all times inside any establishment in which close contact may occur. Do I have to wear a mask on the beach in Kauai? Yes. First and foremost, when outside of […]

Hanalei Bay. Hanalei Bay is known as one of the best beaches on Kauai. And it’s around this area that the shark attack happened. Are shark attacks common in Kauai? It’s unlikely you will experience a shark attack on your Hawaii vacation, and in fact, the statistical odds are 1 in 11.5 million. And, while […]

How do you travel between Kauai and Maui? You must fly. There is no passenger ferry service. How do I get from Maui to Kauai? When it comes to island hopping between Kauai and Maui, your only option is to fly. It’s usually possible to find flights between islands for around $100 or cheaper, but […]

Kauai is a safe place to travel and has relatively low crime but it is always smart to take precautions to protect yourself and your personal belongings. Always swim and hike with a buddy. Obey lifeguard rules, precautions and warning signs. Is there crime in Kauai? The rate of crime in Kauai County is 31.26 […]

LIHUE — Half of U.S. states have well water corrosive enough to leach lead from pipes, but Kauai’s water is safe to drink, according to the state’s Department of Health. That comes from a U.S. Geological Survey study in which untreated groundwater was tested from private wells that supply water to 44 million Americans. Is […]

Kīlauea Location Hawaiʻi, United States Geology Age of rock 210,000 to 280,000 years old Mountain type Shield volcano, hotspot volcano Is there an active volcano on the island of Kauai? A: While Kauai was created by volcanic eruptions more than five million years ago and is the oldest of the Hawaiian Islands, it is not […]

Chicken coops all over the island were destroyed by the storm. The survivors’ illegal fighting cocks and egg layers alike commingled, and the chicken population has clucked amuck ever since. Some estimates put the feral chicken population at 450,000, or three times as many chickens as Kauai’s equally feral wild pigs. Are there chickens in […]

Stunning coastlines, towering mountains, and lush jungles abound on both islands. However, the main difference between the two islands comes down to the variety in the landscapes, which Maui wins by a narrow margin. Maui: All in all, the scenery on Maui is more accessible than what’s found on Kauai. Which is nicer Maui or […]

It is also a very beautiful island . . . and in order to do a day trip, you will have to go back thru Honolulu, so it is a bit more complicated than just flying to Kauai directly from Maui. And while Kauai is a small island, you would really do justice with just […]

Uber and Lyft in Kauai can get you through towns and to your lodging from the airport. Rideshare services are allowed in the pickup and drop-off lanes at the airport, as well.Getting from the Lihue airport to the Princeville resort area will cost around $60. Does Lyft operate on Kauai? Whether you’re riding to work, […]

All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Kauai County residents in a standard year.Violent Crime Rates. Crime Type Crime Rate Robbery 1.031 Rape 0.4343 Murder 0.0227 Total Violent Crime 3.333 (C+) How many people get murdered in Hawaii each year? The Hawaii murder/homicide rate for 2017 was 2.74 per 100,000 […]