From this table, you can see that the cost of living in Kauai is 57.5% higher than the rest of the nation. The highest expense in this island is housing, at an index of 247.1, followed by utilities at 199.4 then groceries at 167.6. The lowest expense is transportation, which is lower than the nation’s […]

Anahola Beach: Local favorite with sandy bottom and gentle slope. Ocean side of the reef is for experienced snorkelers. Lydgate Beach: Large seawater pool has plenty of fish to see and is protected by a stone breakwater. Salt Pond Beach: Historic salt beds nearby. Can you snorkel at Poipu beach? Poipu Beach Park The snorkeling […]

Beaches on Kauai and Maui (Technically, Maui has more swimmable beaches than Kauai.) Whichever swath of sand you land on, know this: It may remind you of a beach in the Caribbean, but the water here is noticeably cooler. Maui: The waters are less rough around Maui than they are around Kauai, especially in the […]

With 562 square miles and around 70,000 inhabitants, Kauai, aka the Garden Isle, is a smaller and much less densely populated island than Maui. Kauai is more rural, lush and secluded, a perfect destination for nature and hiking lovers. Is Maui bigger than Kauai? The population of Maui is roughly 166,260 while Kauai is 72,159. […]

95,000 people. Here are a few statistics from a January 2016 monthly report by the Hawaii Tourism Authority. In January 2016, 95,000 people visited Kauai, and about 50,000 of those people visited Kauai only (not visiting other Hawaii islands). Of the 95,000 visitors, 80,000 were domestic and 15,000 were international. How many tourists are on […]

Columbian black tailed deer were introduced on Kauai from Oregon in 1960, and there is now a growing population of over 700 in Waimea Canyon. The black Hawaiian ram is another sought after quarry for Hawaii hunters. Are there axis deer on Kauai? Archery Axis Deer Hunting at its Best in Kauai! We took a […]

New sea anchors to be installed under Kauai. We have just appropriated the funds to replace 2 of the giant sea anchors that hold Kauai in place. Put in place after hurricane Iniki in 1992 to help the island of Kauai maintain its geographical position, the anchors are due for a replacement. Is Kauai a […]

How do you travel between Oahu and Kauai? You must fly. There is no passenger ferry service. How long is a boat ride from Honolulu to Kauai? Ferries in Hawaii The ride takes from 45 minutes to an hour, depending on weather conditions. Can you take boats between Hawaiian islands? Ferries. There are only two […]

Hawaii’s feral chickens are, today, a genetic blend of Jungle Fowl, fighting birds, and a host of domestic breeds. Mostly they look like Jungle Fowl. They are small, quick, and adaptable. Most roosters have brilliant reddish hackles, big combs and crow endlessly. Are there chickens in Kauai? On the island of Kauai, chickens have not […]

So what’s good about Kauai’s wild chickens? First of all, they eat bugs, lots of bugs, including the mean and nasty Hawaiian centipedes that can give you a painful bite similar to a hornet or wasp sting, only worse. Can you feed the chickens in Kauai? A rooster crowing at Poipu beach on Kauai. Can […]

What does Kauai mean in Hawaiian? Kauai’s name has no particular historical meaning; however, through the legend of Hawaii loa who is thought to have been the Polynesian founder of the Hawaiian island’s original inhabitants, “a favorite place around one’s neck” is suggested. Who owns Kauai island? Who owns Kauai? After the State of Hawaii, […]

Zuckerberg’s property on Kauai is on the island’s North Shore, between Moloa’a Bay and Kahili (Rock Quarry) Beach. Three beaches front the property, Pila’a Beach, Waipake Beach and Larsen’s Beach. The property is near the intersection of Kuhio Highway and Koolau Road. (Location at Google Maps.) Does Mark Zuckerberg own a house in Kauai? Mark […]

But Hawaii is more than just Oahu. Three other Hawaiian islands have public bus systems that make it possible to visit without needing to rent a car: Maui, Kauai, and the island of Hawaii. Is it easy to get around Kauai without a car? It’s possible to get around Kauai by shuttle, tour bus, taxi […]

Compared to Maui, Oahu and the Big Island, Kauai is far less touristy.Perhaps more than any of the other islands, Kauai is known for its natural beauty and its dramatic, beautiful sites. These include Waimea Canyon, the Coconut Coast and much more. What Hawaiian island is the least touristy? MolokaiMolokai. The most local of the […]

Mount Waialeale, on the island of Kauai, is often called the wettest spot on Earth, with an annual average…… Which side of Kauai gets the most rain? Abundant Sunshine Random rain showers happen all over a tropical island, but Kauai’s South Shore gets about 35 inches of rain annually versus the 85 inches the North […]