Kauai: The Ultimate Visitor Guide - Everything You Need To Know For An Unforgettable Visit!

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Kauai: The Ultimate Visitor Guide - Everything You Need To Know For An Unforgettable Visit!
The best times to visit, where to stay, and all the top sights to see - with their locations on a maps. Plus pro tips! This guide covers it all!
And, if you want even more details, then check out our more detailed guides dedicated to the North and South sides of the island.
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00:00 Introduction
00:44 Kauai Background
01:52 Best Time to Visit Kauai
03:09 Getting Around Kauai
04:48 Where To Stay
06:48 Things To See & Do
07:24 North Shore Guide
16:01 South Side Shore Guide
21:01 Waimea Canyon Drive
24:52 Excursions

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@DWTC2 8 ай бұрын

I’ve been researching for Kauai for a week, and your channel is the best so far

@scottsdaletravelchick 8 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you! My husband works pretty hard at the videos, I will let him know. We appreciate the support

@mariaandrews9745 2 ай бұрын

Agree

@christy42449 Жыл бұрын

A really good video. Been there last Month, and explored the whole island of Kauai as much as we could from Princeville to Waimea Canyon. Tried different food trucks, it was really good. Lydgate beach is our favorite place as it is near our hotel where we stayed. But don't miss the Puka dog located across Po'ipu beach, yumyum. The highlight of our trip was the door-off private helicopter tour which is breathtaking and amazing. Kauai is so beautiful, I think it's our favorite island and we are planning to go back there again this year.

@coleteer2848 Жыл бұрын

Did you stay at the Hilton? Me and my soon to be wife are going for our honeymoon.

@Seek_Him 4 ай бұрын

Did you go? What's the best thing on the island?@@coleteer2848

@docchiro3456 Жыл бұрын

Love the video. Been there before and am looking forward to doing it again and experiencing some of your recommendations!

@bennybandy6926 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video, awesome editing and very informative!

@JohannesLong 15 күн бұрын

There is a bit more to Lihue. The Kauai Museum is there. It is small but packed with history about the island. Another historical place to visit is Grove Farm. A former plantation home also with a train ride. Kilohana Plantation also has a luau. Lastly, there is one tall building on the island. The Royal Sonesta/Marriott. It started out as the Kauai Surf Hotel and is the reason for the ordinance limiting the height of buildings to the height of a coconut tree.

@theodorehowe2262 2 ай бұрын

What a amazing video, thank you so much ❤❤

@mariaandrews9745 2 ай бұрын

Enjoyed your video, found it to be very informative. Thank you!

@molly24777 5 ай бұрын

I'm going to Kauai in May, and this video is helpful. Thanks!

@NoVa-sb1xu Жыл бұрын

Perfect timing, just what I was looking for. Very informative… thank you so much!!

@scottsdaletravelchick Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching 🙏

@arizonatennis7370 6 ай бұрын

Such a great detailed review!!! Thanks so much 😊

@scottsdaletravelchick 6 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! I hope it helped plan your trip 🌴 thanks for watching we appreciate it 🙏

@phargan143 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for this info I just got back from Kauai and your video was very helpful.

@araporras 6 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks for sharing. This guide is very detailed

@scottsdaletravelchick 6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Hope it helped plan your trip to Kauai

@thatoddtodd 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for this!

@hellokitty2848 4 күн бұрын

This was so awesome! Thanks for the details….gave me an idea what to see and Dk when we go!

@gert-jandenboer1012 Жыл бұрын

Great video, makes us even more looking forward to our stay on Kauai, Thanks!!!

@scottsdaletravelchick Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure! What part of the island are you staying?

@danwroy Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comprehensive overview, feel like I'm on good footing now for our visit

@scottsdaletravelchick Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure! Hope you have a great time, we also did a travel guide to the north & south shore as well. Enjoy your trip

@jocrews1087 Жыл бұрын

Going to Oahu and Kauai in March. Thanks for your tips & suggestions!

@scottsdaletravelchick Жыл бұрын

Have fun! Should be just a perfect time to visit! We are just finishing up on guide to the North Side of Kauai, will be posting that this weekend if you need any details on that please check out that video.

@sarahjardin 7 ай бұрын

Wow so helpful!! Thank you so much! What a creative way to give back to others. ❤

@scottsdaletravelchick 7 ай бұрын

Hi Sarah. Thank you so much for the kind feedback. Really appreciate it!

@fabianchavez8219 Жыл бұрын

Best video I've found so far covering plenty for any trip. Great job

@scottsdaletravelchick Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks! Have a wonderful time

@jonniesantos Жыл бұрын

What a sleeper video! You covered so much and stayed on topic. The map overlays mixed into the video kept me on track. Mahalo 🌺

@scottsdaletravelchick Жыл бұрын

Hi Jonnie Really appreciate your nice comment! It means a lot. Be sure to also check out our North and South Island guides for even more info! South Island guide is publishing later this week!

@brucefielder9312 4 ай бұрын

Excellent overview. We're going there in May so I'll look at the two detailed videos.

@scottsdaletravelchick 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching we really appreciate the support. Hope these help in making your vacation a little less stressful 😎

@tennislover2849 Жыл бұрын

WOW VERY DETAILED, AMAZING DETAILS

@scottsdaletravelchick Жыл бұрын

Thank you Tennis Lover. Glad you enjoyed! Are you headed to Kauai any time soon?

@debyourwellnesscoach7921 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you.

@scottsdaletravelchick Жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Thanks for watching

@TomCccog Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. Thank you for the tremendous detail. Impressive. Looks like September for us!!

@scottsdaletravelchick Жыл бұрын

Hi MagaTom Thank you for the nice comment. Really appreciate it! Are you headed their for a visit? Let us know how it goes if you do. Our Sheraton hotel review is posting this week and our dedicated South Island Guide posts after that!

@sebast1an09 Жыл бұрын

The wife and I are going in May. This is the best video I’ve seen so far. I love that you went in geographical order. Trying to plan out our activities. Thanks for creating this video!

@scottsdaletravelchick Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for watching, we really appreciate it

@andrezasbatista Жыл бұрын

What a great video!! Thank you

@scottsdaletravelchick Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! Kauai is such a beautiful island to visit.

@svongsa Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Great video!

@scottsdaletravelchick Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 😃

@ge7201 Жыл бұрын

Another super awesome guide guys! I can’t wait for the more detailed north and south Island guides to be published. Keep up the good work!

@yotapete 7 ай бұрын

Great video thank you for helping with planning 😊

@scottsdaletravelchick 7 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Glad it helped plan your vacation. Thanks for supporting our channel 🙏

@KathrynHeeg-tf1vh 4 ай бұрын

This is what I mean when I say TRAVEL GUIDE! Thank you!!!!!

@scottsdaletravelchick 4 ай бұрын

Ahhhhhh thank you! 🙏 my hubby works hours upon hours trying to give the best information in our videos. Thank you for watching 😎

@coleteer2848 Жыл бұрын

Video was great! Me and wife-to-be are going here next week for honeymoon. Your video definitely gave me a lot more confidence on things to fill all the time with. Thanks!

@scottsdaletravelchick Жыл бұрын

Hi coleteer2848. Thank you for watching and your kind comment. Really appreciate it. Please keep watching our channel and tell some friends! The Oahu and the Big Island are coming up next!

@mandujanojuan437 Жыл бұрын

Polihale Beach ⛱️ always my favorite get away Great video

@scottsdaletravelchick Жыл бұрын

Thanx for the tip Juan! And thanks for watching!

@lauriesteinhauser8768 3 ай бұрын

Great video and professional quality camera and drone work. Leaving tomorrow for Princeville. Lucky me!

@scottsdaletravelchick 3 ай бұрын

Hi Laurie thanks for watching we appreciate the support! Enjoy that vacation 🌴

@lauriesteinhauser8768 3 ай бұрын

Thanks. It's beautiful as always🌅🦎🐠🌴

@dirkgibbens377 5 ай бұрын

Snorkeling is amazing at Poipu Beach. Very surprised you failed to mention it, and instead favored a beach that doesn't lend itself to swimming, let alone snorkeling. Shipwreck Beach is a pass-through just to get to the cliff trail, IMO. Excellent snorkeling at Lawai Beach too. It's very tiny but offers some of the best South Shore snorkeling. Not coincidentally, there is a Boss Frog's snorkel rental shop about 20 steps away.

@benjapeterson6132 3 ай бұрын

Very good video, thanks 🎉❤

@scottsdaletravelchick 3 ай бұрын

We appreciate the support Hope it helped make your travel planning a little easier 😎

@TheHempCollect Жыл бұрын

Great help. Thank you

@scottsdaletravelchick Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!!!! Hope it helps plan your vacation to Kauai 💙

@servantofthelord2328 Жыл бұрын

Good video thank you

@scottsdaletravelchick Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it 😀

@livecheerescape 11 ай бұрын

Amazing video 👏

@scottsdaletravelchick 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching & supporting our channel. 🙌

@danmanning6870 Жыл бұрын

A good overview of this beautiful island. Two favourite spots for lunch/drinks are Kalypso Island Bar and Grill in Hanalei and Brennecke's Beach Broiler in Poipu. My favourite line from a local resident was if you really love Kauai tell your friends to go to Maui.

@scottsdaletravelchick Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips! We really enjoyed the island - we were married in Poipu area 22 years ago so its kinda a special place to go back to. Thanks so much for the tips on restaurants, we will have to go back again so we can try out your suggestion. Thanks again for watching. My husband is working on the more detailed video on the Poipu area next.

@Seek_Him 4 ай бұрын

@@scottsdaletravelchickHas he finished the new video? How hard is it to get married while staying on island? Any tips? Going in April😂

@lyettetybursky492 11 ай бұрын

We played 2 beautiful golf courses,also did sightseeing

@scottsdaletravelchick 11 ай бұрын

Kauai is such a beautiful island, so much to see there. Thanks for watching our video, we appreciate the support.

@lupeherrera797 Жыл бұрын

Great info. Thank you. At what time of the year when you did these videos? We will be there after thanksgiving this year.

@scottsdaletravelchick Жыл бұрын

We visited Kauai in December. Should be wonderful in November for you.

@artgirl1176 11 ай бұрын

Love these videos. Perfect info for my and my daughter's trip to Kauai for new years. How many days did it take you to see all the sites talked about in the videos.? A lot of the longer harder hikes we will skip but I would like to see as much as we can with a few rest days. We have a 9 night trip.

@scottsdaletravelchick 11 ай бұрын

We also did a guide for the north & south shore. When we did those we took a full day to explore one side of the island. I think if try & do too much on vacation you don’t really appreciate it & it becomes exhausting rather than enjoyable. Thank you for watching 🙏

@trishawebb7885 6 ай бұрын

Wow I want be there

@user-jh7py8xw8q 2 ай бұрын

the best intro!

@scottsdaletravelchick 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, we spend alot of time on these videos so your comment is much appreciated!!!!!

@tamiavery7649 6 ай бұрын

We love Kauai and have been several times. There are several beaches in your video we didn't know about. We're going back in 2 weeks and would love to have the map you show on your video. Is it somewhere I could download it? Thanks for the hard work putting together your video. You did a great job and it's so nice to have someone with an easy-to-listen-to voice narrate it.

@scottsdaletravelchick 6 ай бұрын

Have fun! We use google maps for our travel and the other thing we use is Shaka guide - you pay for it but really worth the money. www.viator.com/tours/Kauai/Kauai-full-island-bundle-GPS-Driving-tour-app/d670-102020P18?pid=P00152352&uid=U00443667&mcid=58086&currency=USD

@juanhuizar5607 3 ай бұрын

Yes you did a great job.. I am Torn on whether to come here or go back to Puerto Rico. I had such a blast in Puerto Rico that I feel like why should I try to fix what’s not broken.. however… older kids I got like variety and Hawaii landscape is so incredible. With that said.. I am trying to find it mind you.. but I have yet to really find that character that PR had. It’s too hard to put into words. It was like… rent your car and go.. fill up your back packs with some food and goodies. Put some beer into a small cooler and get ready for your adventure.. many for free mind you. Every day was an adventure. Yes we did excursions too that were very reasonably priced. This however… Kauai is likely the only island I’d be interested in.. but I just haven’t been able to get past the sight seeing aspect. I don’t mind sight seeing mind you, but needs to be more. So I am not giving up on kaui, but so far it just doesn’t measure up yet to PR… at least without experiencing it. I know.. how can you say that, but that’s why imma keep looking.. I was intrigued by the kalaul hike, but far too dangerous…. Especially with kids.. that’s about the “it” I’ve found so far. However… thank you for video. I got some great leads to research further and hopefully I find the “it” I’m looking for without risking my life ie kalaual hike. Funny, they fine you 300 for swimming in easy access waterfalls, but pay 35 bucks for a permit and risk life and limb.. that’s ok huh. Tale of two extremes with no middle ground. It’s either too commercial and sight seey touristy or it’s just too dangerous, but looks like an incredible time. That’s what I’ve found so far. So thanks again for the leads to dissect further by looking at more options.

@scottsdaletravelchick 3 ай бұрын

Check out our Puerto Vallarta Ultimate Guide. You might like that compared to your PR experience.

@juanhuizar5607 3 ай бұрын

@@scottsdaletravelchick actually next on my research… just want to give kaui a fair shake… thanks

@maxalot113 9 ай бұрын

Gotta try baked beans at chicken in a barrel bbq in kapaa! Kealia beach good surf!

@scottsdaletravelchick 9 ай бұрын

Yummmm sounds delicious, when we visit again I’ll have to try that

@triciaforster6520 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Looking forward to our trip late August. Quick question, do you have any info on surfing in kauai for an intermediate surfer?

@scottsdaletravelchick Жыл бұрын

Oh I'm sorry we are not really surfers- actually not all : ) You will have an amazing time in Kauai!

@clubmogambo3214 Жыл бұрын

Great descriptions and explanations, excellent graphics!!! Many thanks!!

@scottsdaletravelchick Жыл бұрын

Hi Club Mogambo So it lived up to its name - The Ultimate Guide? 😀 Thank you for your comment - keeps us motivated!

@clubmogambo3214 Жыл бұрын

@@scottsdaletravelchick Yes indeedy!!! It surely did!

@BPiddy405 6 ай бұрын

You gotta see the massive turtles on Poipu. The come to shore around sunset every night and it is just incredible

@scottsdaletravelchick 6 ай бұрын

Great tip! Thanks for watching we appreciate it 😎

@dirkgibbens377 5 ай бұрын

I am actually on Kauai right now (Fed 20,2024). 12 turtles on Poipu Beach today, and 2 monk seals. The turtles have been coming up on shore between 10:00AM to noon and the lifeguards say they sometimes stay until midnight or so.

@RosettaStoned462 2 ай бұрын

This is a great video. Thank you so much. I am left wondering one thing, can you pet the chicken's or are they skittish?

@scottsdaletravelchick 2 ай бұрын

Super skittish would be tough to get a hold of one

@1GODISNOWHERE1 5 ай бұрын

The Smith Family Luau is the standard by which all other luaus fall short. The Smith Family takes you on a tram tour of their tropical gardens, then gather everyone for the blowing of the conch shells before the unearthing ceremony of the Imu and Kalua Pig that has cooked by the heat of lava rocks, then it's time for a feast while the Smith family entertains with song and hula, then you are ushered to the Island pageant show. I will not give you even a hint of what you are about to experience except it starts with an erupting volcano with Pele rising out of it. We consider the Smith Family Luau a do not miss on each of our vacations in Kauai. Don't doubt me when I say this will be one your most memorable adventures. We always start our luau experience on a Smith Family flat boat up the Wailua River to Fern Grotto and the rest of the experience which I briefly described above is truly magical. Only in Kauai. Mahalo Nui Loa for reading and enjoy🌴

@Seek_Him 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this, By the picture the Smith Family looked the smallest Luau. I'll be sure to see the Smith Family Luau.❤

@Joe-mz6dc 10 ай бұрын

The island of chickens for sure. For the first time in my life a chicken flew right over the front of my car as I was driving down the road. It shocked me. That chicken was really going for it LOL

@scottsdaletravelchick 10 ай бұрын

Omg making me laugh!!!!! Yes lots & lots of chickens 😂 💦

@damodardas219 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info but one thing Waimea is pronounced (why-may-uh) not wy-me-uh.

@SusanDaddio Жыл бұрын

Your video is incredible. We are going in early May and I have mapped out our trip based on your videos. May I ask you a question? I love your hiking shoes. Are you able to share what brand they are and the name of the shoe style? Thanks for your help.

@scottsdaletravelchick Жыл бұрын

Hi Susan Thank you for the very kind feedback. Really appreciate it. Be sure to also check out our more detailed North Island Guide - and the South Island Guide is coming this weekend - it’s gonna be a good one!

@scottsdaletravelchick Жыл бұрын

Hiking shoes comment - let me check…

@SusanDaddio Жыл бұрын

@@scottsdaletravelchick Hi - I watched the North Island guide last night and can't wait for your South Island Guide. I appreciate you looking at your hiking shoes and sharing the info as they looked really sturdy and a better option than sneakers for many of the hikes we want to do. Thanks so much.

@scottsdaletravelchick Жыл бұрын

Hi Susan, I like this brand of hiking sandal for muddy hikes. They are pretty comfortable and can easily wash off, here is the link to them. And by the way we just posted our south island guide this afternoon : ) amzn.to/3HXcDYN

@SusanDaddio Жыл бұрын

@@scottsdaletravelchick Thank you so much for the link and also for letting me know the South Island video is out. I can't wait to watch it. You have provided so much information that I didn't get in hours of online research.

@user-bn1ii6tx5f Ай бұрын

I hate those roosters! They woke me up at 5 am every morning!

@patriciagondeck3056 Ай бұрын

What would you suggest for 1 day only?

@bethanyhutchison4832 11 ай бұрын

Can anybody recommend good boogie boarding beaches with big waves in the winter

@maxalot113 9 ай бұрын

Kealia

@maxalot113 9 ай бұрын

Go in front of lifegaurd stand the waves take you by surprise sometimes

@JustLetTerenceExplainIt 11 ай бұрын

Not that they’re all bad, but a lot of videos made by Americans tend to be spoken quite fast. I don’t find that very relaxing to listen to. Besides this being a nice and informative video, I definitely enjoyed the calm manner of speaking 😊

@scottsdaletravelchick 11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!!!! My husband used to travel internationally & when he had meeting with people from Asia or Europe he would speak slowly & more distinctly. Thanks for the nice comment I’ll pass it on to him 😊

@ibrewbeer 6 ай бұрын

Fantastic video. We are arriving in 2 weeks and look forward to all the adventures you mentioned. FYI...you're wife looks great! (nice b@@b$)

@angelaarnold3740 Жыл бұрын

I WOULD LOVE TO WALK ON A BEAUTIFUL SUNNY BEACH WITH MY HUSBAND KEITH AND FEEL HIS ARMS AROUND ME, ANGELA ARNOLD ENGLAND ❤❤❤❤❤

@lesterhousel 10 ай бұрын

Jungle Fowl…fyi

@dreamcatcher5502 Жыл бұрын

"TRAVEL CHICK ?" SOUNDS LIKE A DUDE TO ME !!! 🙄

@scottsdaletravelchick Жыл бұрын

My very talented hubby does the travel guides and I do the hotel reviews. Its a team effort!!! Thanks for watching

@nicholaspennmusic Жыл бұрын

Lol is this AI generated?

@scottsdaletravelchick Жыл бұрын

Hi Nicholas. Not sure if we should take that as a compliment or and insult but, no, it is not AI generated. It takes a lot of work to put these videos together and to incorporate our unique perspectives along the way. I would like to think our videos are hardly generic in any way. Hope you enjoyed it.

@johannawebley4101 5 ай бұрын

I thought the same too in the first 2 minutes because the narrators voice sounds like that of the same voice that narrates a lot of videos of my youth but I soon realized he says "we" and you can hear the narrator's voice interacting with the woman in the videos

@jasonkim3207 8 ай бұрын

your video has decent content, but what stood out to me, is why certain names were mispronounced repeatedly. different languages have different accents/sounds that most non-native speakers will probably never pronounce correctly..... i totally get this. this is not the case here however. for some reason, you guys pronounce WAIMEA as why-ME-uh. literally every other video on kauai, pronounces it correctly as why-MAY-uh. the MAY is the exact same pronounciation as the month of MAY. another one is where you pronounce hanalei as hannah-lay, when any other video/guide/person you speak with, will pronounce it correctly as honna-lay, the same sound you would make when you say the word "haunted". how much stock would you put in a travel video for scottsdale, AZ if the narrator kept pronouncing it as scottsDEAL and arizonaY. just my feedback.

@roscoebuddy1055 8 ай бұрын

Wow!!!!! You have nothing good to say about the video? There is so much good content here, perfect for people like me planning a vacation to Kauai. I’m not so worried about pronunciation, this is a travel guide not a pronunciation video. I’ve been following this couple for years they have great content. Sad that you feel like you need to bash them like that 😮

@arizonatennis7370 8 ай бұрын

Wow!!!!! You must be bored, maybe you should make your own travel guide! Great content Scottsdale Travel Chick!!!! Subscribing from Girls Love Travel Group ✈️

@jasonkim3207 8 ай бұрын

@@roscoebuddy1055 nothing good to say? did you even read the first 5 words of what i posted? it's something worth noting, especially for folks from Hawaii like myself. do folks go around pronouncing it arizoNAY? if someone made a travel video and pronounced it arizoNAY it feels a bit off, especially since there is no effort to pronounce this correctly, like ME vs MAY.

@jasonkim3207 8 ай бұрын

@@arizonatennis7370 Wow!!!!! You must be bored, maybe you should make your own travel guide comment rules. How's the state of tennis in arizoNAY? see how off that sounds? but like i said, it's decent content. just off putting to hear something so simple pronounce the wrong way, like arizoNAY.

@dustysatz6979 Жыл бұрын

Please do not travel to our island

@scottsdaletravelchick Жыл бұрын

I totally get that, locals don't want tourism to take over the island. But without tourism what would happen to the economy of Kauai? Thanks for watching our video, we do appreciate it. Its really a beautiful Island, one of our favorites - so much so we were married there.

@Angelaaa1015 10 ай бұрын

All the islands need tourism. There is also an island no one is allowed to visit and they have native Hawaiians who still speak their language…