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Synopsis
For the first time ever, Fodor's is releasing a number of its bestselling Gold Guides in stunning color throughout. Eye-popping features include full-color photos, colorized maps, and color tinting to highlight key points and special features.
Synopsis
Fodor's Kaua‘i
Plan your Perfect Getaway
Full-color guide • Make your trip to Kaua'i unforgettable with 24 maps, illustrated features, and 120 color photos.
Customize your trip with simple planning tools • Top experiences & attractions • Lodging comparison charts • Easy-to-read color regional maps
Explore the North Shore, Waimea Canyon, the South Shore, and beyond • Discerning Fodor's Choice picks for hotels, restaurants, sights, and more • “Word of Mouth” tips from fellow Fodor's travelers • Illustrated features on Napali Coast, hula, and lu'au • Best snorkeling spots, secret swimming holes, and private beaches
Opinions from destination experts • Fodor's Kaua'i-based writers reveal their favorite local haunts • Frequently updated to provide the latest information
“Fodor's has emerged this year as our fave guidebook series for insider tips about things you actually want to know…” -Miami Herald
“Hipped up…with colorful maps and graphics, plus advice on a broader range of attractions, from classic to quirky.”-Outside Magazine
Table of Contents
Contents ............ 5-6
About This Book ............ 7
Chapter 1: Experience Kauai ............ 9
Welcome to Kauai ............ 10
Kauai Planner ............ 12
Top Kauai Experiences ............ 14
When To Go ............ 16
Great 1-Day Itineraries ............ 17
Weddings & Honeymoons ............ 19
Kids & Families ............ 21
A Snapshot of Hawaii ............ 25
Chapter 2: Exploring Kauai ............ 29
The North Shore ............ 34
The East Side ............ 49
The South Shore ............ 58
The West Side ............ 60
Chapter 3: Beaches ............ 69
The North Shore ............ 70
The East Side ............ 76
The South Shore ............ 82
The West Side ............ 86
Chapter 4: Water Sports & Tours ............ 89
Boat Tours ............ 90
Boogie Boarding & Bodysurfing ............ 97
Deep-Sea Fishing ............ 97
Kayaking ............ 99
Kiteboarding ............ 102
Scuba Diving ............ 104
Snorkeling ............ 106
Surfing ............ 112
Whale-Watching ............ 114
Windsurfing ............ 114
Chapter 5: Golf, Hiking & Outdoor Activities ............ 115
Aerial Tours ............ 116
ATV Tours ............ 118
Biking ............ 118
Golf ............ 124
Hiking ............ 127
Horseback Riding ............ 131
Mountain Tubing ............ 132
Skydiving ............ 133
Tennis ............ 133
Zipline Tours ............ 133
Chapter 6: Shops & Spas ............ 135
Shops ............ 136
Spas ............ 146
Chapter 7: Entertainment & Nightlife ............ 151
Entertainment ............ 152
Nightlife ............ 155
Chapter 8: Where to Eat ............ 163
Where to Eat Planner ............ 164
Best Bets for Kauai Dining ............ 165
The North Shore ............ 166
The East Side ............ 171
The East Side: Lîhue ............ 175
The South Shore & The West Side ............ 178
Chapter 9: Where to Stay ............ 189
Where to Stay Planner ............ 190
Best Bets in Kauai Lodging ............ 191
The North Shore ............ 192
The East Side ............ 196
The South Shore ............ 203
The West Side ............ 209
Hawaiian Vocabulary ............ 211
Kauai Essentials ............ 214
Getting Started ............ 215
Booking Your Trip ............ 217
Transportation ............ 225
On The Ground ............ 228
Index ............ 233
About Our Writers ............ 240
KAUA'I IN FOCUS
Exploring Kaua'i
Nāpali Coast: Emerald Queen of Kaua'i ............ 36
Water Sports & Tours
Snorkeling in Hawai'i ............ 109
Golf, Hiking & Outdoor Activities
Hawai'i Plants 101 ............ 121
Shops & Spas
All About Leis ............ 141
Entertainment & Nightlife
More Than a Folk Dance ............ 156
Where To Eat
Lū'au: A Taste of Hawai'i ............ 179
Close Ups
Seal-Spotting on the South Shore ............ 83
The Forbidden Isle ............ 98
Kauai: Undercover Movie Star ............ 160
The Plate-Lunch Tradition ............ 177
Maps & Charts
Kauai ............ 32-33
The North Shore ............ 35
East Side ............ 50
South Shore ............ 59
West Side ............ 61
Beaches of Kauai ............ 72
North Shore Beaches ............ 73
East Side Beaches ............ 78
South Shore Beaches ............ 83
Kauais Top Three Water Activities ............ 100
Where to Eat on the North Shore ............ 168
Where to Eat on the East Side ............ 173
Where to Eat on the South Shore & West Side ............ 185
Where to Stay on the North Shore ............ 194
Where to Stay on the East Side ............ 200
Where to Stay on the South Shore & West Side ............ 206