12 of the best local Kauai dishes we recommend you try during your vacation. Lomilomi salmon. This is a popular side dish of raw salmon which is massaged (lomilomi) with salt, onions and sometimes child and served with tomatoes. Huli Huli chicken. Poke (pronounced po-kay) Loco moco. Poi. Kalua pig. Saimin. Spam musubi. What is […]

And we can’t blame them: Kauai is the ultimate destination in Hawaii. The Garden Isle checks off every essential on any traveler’s bucket list: beaches, hikes, resorts, and then some. Not to mention it’s one of the most naturally beautiful places on earth. Is Kauai the most beautiful island? With unspoiled landscapes and pristine beaches, […]

Kauai has a total area of over 562 square miles, and it is the fourth largest Hawaiian island by area. The island has a population of 67,091 people per the last census data in 2010, with a population density of 106 people per square mile. By area, it is the 21st largest island in the […]

Although tourist areas are generally safe, visitors should always stay alert, even in laid-back Hawaii. It’s wise to ask the island tourist office if you’re in doubt about which neighborhoods are safe. Avoid deserted areas, especially at night. Is there crime in Kauai? The rate of crime in Kauai County is 31.26 per 1,000 residents […]

You can also spot whales from Kauai’s many beautiful beaches, including Poipu Beach on the South Shore, and from scenic spots like Kilauea Lighthouse and the Napali Coast’s Kalalau Trail on the North Shore. On the East Side, the Kapaa Overlook between Kapaa Town and Kealia Beach is another notable viewing spot. What side of […]

Even the locals don’t bother eating them as their meat is notoriously tough and less tasty than that of the fat broilers raised elsewhere for arroz con pollo and chicken nuggets. As for their eggs, well, they lay an egg in the taste department too. Are Kauai chickens edible? Yes, you can eat Kauai chicken […]

Ride-hailing apps, such as Uber and Lyft, are also available on Kauai. Are Ubers expensive in Kauai? Cost per mile on Kauai will be $1.50, as reported by The Garden Island (that’s half of the county-regulated taxi fare of $3 per mile), and with a recent update to both Uber and Lyft apps, riders should […]

Kauai is called the “Garden Island” precisely because 97% of its land is composed of undeveloped mountain ranges and rainforests. It also has 43 miles of beaches, the most per coastal mile of any of the island chain. Is Kauai called the Garden island? Welcome to Kauai Kauai is Hawaii’s fourth largest island and is […]

The best way to get around Kauai is in a car – actually, the only way to get around Kauai is in a car.Ride-hailing apps, such as Uber and Lyft, are also available on Kauai. Kauai Taxi Company. Uber. Lyft. Do you need a car to get around Kauai? Do I need a car to […]

Cost per mile on Kauai will be $1.50, as reported by The Garden Island (that’s half of the county-regulated taxi fare of $3 per mile), and with a recent update to both Uber and Lyft apps, riders should be able to enter a destination and see the cost up front before they get in the […]

The best way to get to Fern Grotto is to take one of the Wailua River Cruises. On your twenty-minute trip up the river, you will learn about the history of the Wailua River Valley while enjoying Hawaiian songs and entertainment. The entire tour takes about an hour and a half. Can you hike to […]

Explanation: You can answer that question yourself with the information that the Pacific Tectonic Plate is slowly moving to the North-West and the hotspot that creates the volcanos under the Hawaiian Islands is stationary. This is why the younger Hawaiian Islands are to the South-East of the older Hawaiian Islands. Why is Kauai The oldest […]

Re: Halloween on Kauai? It is true, Halloween is more popular on Maui than Kauai. That being said, the celebration on Maui has really toned down the last couple of years. It is more geared toward children as opposed to a big party for the adults. Do they celebrate Halloween in Hawaii? Celebration in Hawaii. […]

Kauai to Oahu is 63 miles apart. Oahu to Molokai is 22 miles apart. How long is a boat ride from Oahu to Kauai? Tradewind Charters runs an eight-day cruise from Oahu to Kauai and back. Other Hawaii boat charter companies offer day trips on individual islands, with no option to actually sail between islands. […]

Housing Costs In terms of rent, the average cost of rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in the downtown area in Kauai is $1,049; for a 3-bedroom apartment, $1,827. The average monthly utility bill for one person is $102. Is it expensive to live on Kauai? Average Rent As with many of the Hawaiian islands, the […]