Kauai Guide: What to Eat, See, and Do in Paradise
My guide to Kauai's most stunning beaches, awe-inspiring activities, and delicious restaurant stops.
Kauai’s beauty is striking in a way that does not grow old.
For 10 straight days, I lost my breath every time we drove over a new hill to reveal a fresh expanse of green pasture against craggy mountain peaks, or the sun burst from behind a cloud to illuminate the canyons below. I could look at the same water crashing into the same line of rocks for hours and feel just as awestruck when we left as I did when we arrived.
I don’t know if you can ever “get used to” Kauai, only that I never even came close.
If you are looking for a special place to travel, I highly endorse Kauai, and I’d bet you my last sip of shaved ice that it will steal your heart, too.
To help with your vacation planning—whether it’s a mental, wishful one or you have actual plane tickets booked—here’s a recap of some of our favorite eats, sights, and activities.
Kauai Eats
Two seafood lovers trapped in a landlocked state, Ben and I, made it a personal mission to eat it as much and as often as possible. We succeeded.

