Beautiful large beach which will have barely anyone there! Beware of the waves, there is no…read morelifeguard and there is a current. There are some spots in the shade if you don't want full sun. 10 minute walk to the beach which can get slippery. We did it in flip flops and walked back to the car barefoot since we almost slipped on the way down. Not a flat walk but doable. Parking lot isn't super tiny, but it isn't big! We went in the afternoon on a weekday and didn't have any problem finding a spot.

Small hike to get here, but it was well worth it! It is a large beach, so you won't have any issues…read morefinding a space to relax without being annoyed by other people. The water was rougher than other beaches I visited on my trip, but not too rough where you can't enjoy it. There was a beautiful view of the Lighthouse, which was cool to see since I had just visited it before coming here. All around, a very pleasant beach to hangout at. I didn't walk far enough down for the Lava Pools, but that's just something to look forward to next time I visit.

Beautiful trail and very easy to do. Majority flat so I'd rate it beginner. It's anywhere from…read more4.3-4.6 miles round trip depending on what paths you take. Definitely had to be careful after rain days since the trail can be muddy. Loved that the trail was well explained with multiple signs. Portable potty are located at the entrance from the community center and there are not bathrooms the whole way so be prepared. Well worth the trip since you get to check out stone dam at the end! Note - You must sign the google doc before entering since it's private property. Do it before you arrive online since signal is spotty!

This peaceful walking trail/hike was perfect. It's an easy, approximate 4 miles of simple nature,…read morebeauty. The vegetation, flowers, horses, butterflies, and raindrops from the large trees are stunning. Shaded and easy for all ages.

Visited the property with my mother while on my annual visit to Kauai. The grounds are amazingly…read moremanicured/maintained. Angie, the lead Docent has a wealth of knowledge on the property. If you enjoy landscapes and design you should enjoy this one too.

Beautiful botanical gardens in Kauai with ties to Sonoma County and the Schultz family!…read more We did the self-guided tour, only available on Thursdays. Spent a little over an hour walking through the beautifully-maintained and peaceful property, admiring the colorful plants and playful sculptures. Docents were scattered around the property and happily shared lots of intel and stories. Sue, the Spice Girl, was a hit!

As a long secluded shoreline on the north shore of Kauai, Anini Beach Park is accessible by car via…read morea paved and winding road from the Kuhio Hwy. Another beautiful, worth-visiting beach park on the north shore of Kauai. The central point is the park, that provides plenty of paved parking (parking is also available on the side of the road that hugs the coastline). This park has dedicated camping sites, and we saw many backpack tents set-up further in from the shoreline, usually underneath shade provided by the false kamani trees. The park contains a lot of green space and facilities. My wife and I ate our deli lunch at a nearby picnic table. Turtles often come on shore here, though there were none today (probably because we came in the afternoon). One thing we noticed were all the multi-million dollar homes right on the other side of Anini Road once you pass by Anini Beach Park traveling to the west (it's a dead end, so would need to circle back to get out). They are rentable via the typical companies, and would be great for beach loving families who want to spend some secluded time near the ocean. Also in the area are small pockets where one can park their car and go out into shoreline. From there, one can see and explore the large coral reef that rings this area.

Beautiful area. Was fun to sit and watch the kite and wind surfers while we were there. Parking was…read morea breeze with plenty of open spots. My youngest was most excited about the horses across the street. There were some rocks we kind of stayed by but the beach doesn't have a very wide sand bank. At least where we were. So the water was right there. Not super conducive for lounging. The waves were fun, but we didn't try snorkeling here.

Located on Northern Kauai, this lighthouse and reserve are an amazing and must see location. It is…read morelocated in Kilauea, off the main road through some residential areas. The road dead ends near an overlook with tight parking, but you can see out and down to the ocean and the walls are covered with birds of all types. A gate stops you from entering the grounds of the reserve and lighthouse. If you go to recreation.gov you can make reservations to visit, there is usually a fee, but we came on a free day. Past the gate, you drive down a steep drive to a parking area with government buildings. You then walk out to the ranger station, gift shop and lighthouse area. This is a historical location which should be explored. It is also a reserve for animals and you will mostly see the birds and learn about them. You can get your national park stamp and visit the gift shop. Lots to see, and I would add this as a must see on Kauai! You will have to plan ahead to get your reservation.

Located on the northernmost tip of Kauai, Kilauea Lighthouse was built in 1913 and served as a…read morebeacon for traveling ships approaching the island. Nowadays, although outdated and no longer in service, this lighthouse still serves as a popular beacon for tourists visiting one of the most frequently visited attractions on the island. Situated within the Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, you'll have to pay admissions in order to enter. We serendipitously showed up on one of the admission-free day without even realizing it, so was only subject to the $1 reservation fee. There are several parking lots after you pay, all of which fill up fast. However, the ranger will direct you where to find available spots. The walk to the lighthouse will treat you to some breathtaking views of the cliffs and water below. And if you're lucky, some nice variety of marine life in addition to the plethora of birds flying around. We happened to see a swimming sea turtle at one point at the cliffs below thanks to the crystal-clear Hawaii waters. And although you can walk right up to the lighthouse to take pictures, entrance into the lighthouse itself is barred as they have suspended tours inside.

We did the 3 hour walking chocolate tour. Heidi was our tour guide. She was awesome!! She truly is…read morewhat she calls herself a "Plant Nerd". And we loved her! We will be back!!

Came on a Tuesday, party of 2, for the 9:30am tour (they only do one 3 hour tour per day), price…read morewas $125 per person. Now I originally was aghast that a botanical garden tour was this expensive, but after doing it, I think it's actually well worth the price. This isn't one of those gardens you can just walk in and wander around - it's guided tours only with staff. Pros: - Probably the most entertaining and varied botanical garden tour I've ever done, complete with a chocolate tasting sit-down learning experience with the guides. - It's BEAUTIFUL - and doubles as a leisurely hike if you're very able-bodied. It felt like a very HAWAII experience given the lush greenery, the number of new plants I had never seen before, and fun facts about Kauai and this specific botanical garden. - There's different "stops" on the tour where you'll get to try more uncommon fruits and bites (we had longan, rambutan, apple banana, sugarcane plant, and this really delicious honey!!) and you get to try a cacao fruit (which tastes nothing like chocolate lol) - they provide organic herbal bug spray if you don't bring your own - Pretty easy to find, the staff were super communicative beforehand via email and text with directions - Our tour guide Lauren was super knowledgeable and answered all our questions kindly, even when she was visibly quite pregnant! I was impressed at her stamina - I personally liked that it was a pretty "active" tour, where you hike across a bridge, uphill a bit, etc. You should definitely wear comfortable walking or hiking shoes, because the dirt can get pretty wet if it rains. I wore hiking pants and hiking shoes and felt pretty comfortable, and I felt sorry for people who came in sandals - The chocolate tasting was really unique - we got to try their in-house chocolate that had notes of cinnamon - and they said that it was a cinnamon tree in their grove where water would pass that gave it this flavor! - They also provide walking sticks and umbrellas for people if you want them - Reservation only, online booking in advance - I think this preserves the magical vibe of this nature-y place and keeps the quality of the service high - The staff clearly love and care about what they do, which is very refreshing to see! Cons: - It can be pretty strenuous if you are elderly or have orthopedic issues.

I noticed some of the pictures connected to this are of Queen's Bath. King's Bath & Queen's Bath…read moreare located in the same area. They truly are a must see. If the tide is right, etc...take a dip or jump in Queen's Bath nearby. We didn't only because 1. we are from here and the water is cold us right now and 2. the way the waves were kicking up over the rocks...hello...too dangerous for me...and that was Queen's Bath. Personally, King's Bath is just good for looking at and being mesmerized by the waves and water going up and down. Mother Nature's & God's artwork with the rocks & water here is amazing. Otherwise, it looks way too dangerous. I wish I could post a video so you could judge for yourself. But hey, we just went there a few days ago in March, so perhaps in the summer its different. Seriously...be aware of your surroundings and pay attention to the warning signs. Those rogue waves ain't no game!

This attraction has a small parking lot. I had to wait about 10 minutes for a spot. Only parked…read morein marked spots or you may get a ticket. After you park you then have to take about a 3/4 mile hike on some hard clay/dirt to get here. You will come to the Kings Bath before the Queens Bath. They have a fence that they lock if the surf is too dangerous, preventing direct access to the trail leading the the bath. However, people just easily walk around it and go the the bath. The Kings Bath is very dangerous. People die here every year. They have rescue stops positioned all along the coast. This bath is open directly into the ocean. You can easily be swept out into the ocean by the tide and DIE. The Kings Bath is an alluring swim hole. The water is very clear, the temperature is nice and it is relatively easy to get to. I did not partake in this bath. I was too scared. I did however see some brave kids partaking in all the Baths glory. There are a few cliffs that you can dive off of there, but like I mentioned, be careful. If you are willing to accept the risk and jump in remember a few things. Never go alone and leave before sunset.

Larsen's Beach is on the northeast side of Kauai island, Hawaii. You get there by Koolau Road,…read morewhich is a loop road. The south end begins at the Moloaa Sunrise Fruit Stand at mile 16.5 where it intersects Kuhio highway, and the north end close to mile marker 20 on Kuhio Highway. From the north end (Kilauea, Princeville, Hanalei) take Koolau Road, pass a lava rock wall until it ends, continue past an old Hawaiian cemetery, and take the dirt and gravel road left, going makai to the ocean which you can see across the pasture. At the end park in the county parking lot and walk towards the ocean. The trail on the left, past a mangled fence, is a centuries old historic ala loa trail. This easy trail affords great views of the reef and beach. When it gets to sea level just go through bushes to the sand. Coming from the south (Kapaa, Lihue, Poipu) from the fruit stand just take a right and continue on Koolau Road which has switch backs and goes down and up a big hill. Take a right at the top where there are four mail boxes and follow as above. The beach is clothing optional as nude recreation at NON state park beaches in Hawaii is legal. (HI. v. Milford, case 22489, and HI. v. Kalama, case 22457, Sept 29, 2000.) Topfree sunbathing for females has been unquestionably legal since May 18, 1979 cases, State v. Crenshaw and State v. Steinlauf. Cases 5791 and 5792. Secret Beach a.k.a. Kauapea Beach in Kilauea is another Kauai naturist beach. As another wrote all types go here, straight, gay, adults, kids. Be very careful swimming and snorkeling. For more information on the naturist option in Hawaii, the law, and links to naturist groups on Hawaiian islands and around the world, visit the blog of Kauai Naturists, coming from, logically enough....Kauai! http://kauainaturists.blogspot.com/ Email: Kauai (dot) naturists (at) gmail (dot) com

Amazing beach, very secluded, private, and everyone is respectful of each other and the…read moresurroundings. Nudity is very popular it seemed about 50% of those there were enjoying the beach naked, both male and female. If you're gay or bi a good spot to make new friends. Most people from about the middle of the beach and northwards were nude, but that might have just been the day I was there. Access is via a choice of 2 paths from the parking area - if you take the path to the left it's a 10 minute gentle walk and you emerge about half way along the beach. The other path, is much steeper, but shorter, and takes yo to the south end.

A must visit beach if you love Mountain View's and calm waters…read more Parking was easy, there was a lot. I walked down about half a mile to get to a good spot on the beach. The views of the green lush mountains with 2 waterfalls was just breathtaking.

The lush mountains, gentle waves and bay breeze will just take your breath away. We loved coming…read morehere and felt a sense of peace and appreciation for the beauty of Hanalei Bay. It helps that the drive into the area already has you impressed and in aw struck wonder. It is absolutely gorgeous on the north side of the island! As far as the beach itself, it is super kid friendly. Shallow waters for yards and yards! If you're on the right side of the beach it is shallow even past the pier. With gentle yet large enough waves for you to boogie board or surf. The pier is a beautiful way to take in the scenery and if you're brave enough, jump off of. My kids loved it! There are bathrooms and outdoor shower. A taco truck on site. A great beach day!! The only downside. The time of year we came, there were a ton of gnats. It might have been because of the rain. Other than that this beach was perfect.