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Category: Off the beaten path – Kauai

These posts are about some of my favorite places to visit on the Island. Mostly off-the-beaten path places that you won’t see loads of tourists at.

Things to do in Princeville, Kauai from a local’s point of view.

Things to do in Princeville, Kauai from a local’s point of view.

Are you staying in Princeville and are wondering what you can do?  Well I have listed my five favorite things to do in Princeville that you can walk to (well you can walk to 4 of them – you will have to drive to the Stone Dam hike) but 4 out of 5 isn’t bad :).  I hope you enjoy some or all of these walks, snorkels or swims.  I know I have enjoyed them all many times. Club Med loop…

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Sleeping Giant hike

Sleeping Giant hike

The Sleeping Giant hike is, in my opinion, one of the best day hikes on Kauai.  The Sleeping Giant, or Nounou mountain, is located within the Nounou forest reserve and is west of the towns of Kapaa and Wailua.  If you look at the mountain from the highway you can see what looks like a sleeping giant ( you will head up towards his head and chin.) There are 3 paths leading to the top – one on the east side, one on…

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Let’s hike the Kalalau trail

Let’s hike the Kalalau trail

  The hardest 11 miles you will ever hike. Let me begin by telling you that hiking to the beach at the end of the Kalalau trail was one of the most rewarding things I have done.   This is without a doubt one of the best hikes in North America.  Not only is it absolutely spectacular but you have to work (HARD) for it!! It makes arriving all the sweeter!  Note that the trail to the end is frequently cited…

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Hike to the base of Wailua Falls – it’s worth it!

Hike to the base of Wailua Falls – it’s worth it!

  The Wailua Falls are an easy waterfall to visit.  They are located on the road going towards Costco on Highway 56.  They are 140 feet high and  famous (in my book) for being the waterfalls featured in the beginning of the TV show Fantasy Island.  Am I dating myself?  Probably but Fantasy Island was a classic in the day (coming on right after Love Boat) … now that made for an exciting Saturday night…. In any case these falls are amazing.  You…

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The freedom of nature at Polihale state park

The freedom of nature at Polihale state park

We just spent 2 glorious nights camping at Polihale state park (pictured above).   This is quite frankly one of the most beautiful places/beaches I have been to.  It is 7 miles of pure white sands, with large dunes (up to 100 feet) behind the main beach.  Locals drive on the beach (not recommended unless you have a giant truck and know what you are doing as I am pretty sure AAA doesn’t drive out there.). During the Dalai Lama’s visit…

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