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Think "remote tropical island" and an image that looks remarkably like Kauai immediately comes to mind, even if you've never been there before. The Garden Isle embodies all the traits you'd expect of a Polynesian paradise. Around its edges are sandy beaches, secluded coves, and cathedral-like sea cliffs. The interior has rural landscapes ringing a mountainous rain forest. Throughout, you'll find casual, friendly, down-to-earth people and a mystical energy that's just as captivating as Kauai's natural beauty.
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Use this interactive map to explore the sights and hotels that await you on Kauai. Click on a camera to see a 360° view. Click on a hotel to see the hotels in that area.
| | | | Kauai | | Lush Kauai, where South Pacific was filmed, offers technicolor beauty. Consider taking a narrated seaplane excursion to get the big-picture view of verdant Waimea Canyon, the steep cliffs along the Na Pali coast, and Kauai’s uninhabited beaches. On land, relax in the lush Princeville and sunny Poipu Beach resort areas. | | | | When to go | | Kauai receives more rainfall than the other islands but enjoys lush greenery as a result. There are also many beaches where rainfall is a rarity. Much like the other islands, Kauai's high seasons are from mid-December to early March and again from June to early September. | | | | Are we there yet? | Flight times
6 hours from Seattle, San Francisco, or Los Angeles; 7.5 hours from Denver; 11 hours from Newark
Inter-island flight times
Kauai to Oahu: 29 minutes
Flights to Maui and Big Island require transfers in Honolulu
| | | | Must-see sights | | Na Pali Coast
Waimea Canyon
Poipu Beach (rated one of the top 10 beaches in the world)
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| | | | | Stargaze on the beach in Kauai—the limited light pollution and remote locale make this prime territory.
Rent a car. Public transportation is minimal and the sights are far apart.
Craving a warm sandy beach with minimal rain? Try Barking Frog Beach—it gets the least rainfall on Kauai.
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