Kauai Travel Planning Guide
Things to Do in Kauai: Best Attractions, Tickets, Tours, and Free Places to Visit
Kauai is most famous for its waterfalls, canyons, and diverse rainforests. People visit this impressive island for its great resorts, beaches, and hiking. Also, it's known for food and scuba diving & snorkeling. Many people love the museums and attractions, nightlife, and shopping, too.
Here you'll find everything you need to plan a trip to Kauai. With tickets, tours, things to do, accommodation, transportation, and food ideas, we're here to help you plan the perfect trip.
What Should You Book in Advance in Kauai?
Do I Need to Book Ahead?
Many top attactions will sell out during high season, so booking ahead is a good idea. It can also save you money and time.
Best Things to Do in Kauai by Category
Must-See Attractions
Ke’e Beach
Most Popular
Free
Kid-friendly
Romantic
3 hours
Highly Rated
Tunnels Beach
Most Popular
Free
Kid-friendly
Romantic
3 hours
Highly Rated
Best Free Things to Do
Ke’e Beach
Known for its exceptional snorkeling opportunities, stunning views of the Na Pali Coast, and being the trailhead of the world-famous Kalalau Trail. The cost is free.
Tunnels Beach
Famous for excellent snorkeling opportunities with vibrant underwater coral reefs and marine life The cost is free.
Opaekaa Falls
Visited for its dramatic waterfall views easily accessible from a roadside overlook in Kauai The cost is free.
Spouting Horn
Known for spectacular ocean water jets shooting through a lava tube producing a natural geyser and unique sounds resembling whale spouts The cost is free.
On the Water
Kauai Adventure: Kayak & Hike to Secret Falls with Expert Guide
Most Popular
Rating: 4.8
Food & Wine
Best For Kids
Ke’e Beach
Most Popular
Free
Kid-friendly
Romantic
3 hours
Highly Rated
Tunnels Beach
Most Popular
Free
Kid-friendly
Romantic
3 hours
Highly Rated
Opaekaa Falls
Free
Kid-friendly
1 hour
Highly Rated
Budget Friendly
Spouting Horn
Free
Kid-friendly
1 hour
Highly Rated
Budget Friendly
Hanapepe Town
Free
Kid-friendly
2 hours
Highly Rated
Budget Friendly
For Couples
Ke’e Beach
Most Popular
Free
Kid-friendly
Romantic
3 hours
Highly Rated
Tunnels Beach
Most Popular
Free
Kid-friendly
Romantic
3 hours
Highly Rated
Outdoors
Ke’e Beach
Most Popular
Free
Kid-friendly
Romantic
3 hours
Highly Rated
Tunnels Beach
Most Popular
Free
Kid-friendly
Romantic
3 hours
Highly Rated
Opaekaa Falls
Free
Kid-friendly
1 hour
Highly Rated
Budget Friendly
Spouting Horn
Free
Kid-friendly
1 hour
Highly Rated
Budget Friendly
Hanapepe Town
Free
Kid-friendly
2 hours
Highly Rated
Budget Friendly
Recommended Tours & Tickets
Where to Stay in Kauai
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