This was such a special way to spend a morning on Kauai. The Lydgate Farms grounds are stunningly…read morebeautiful & your appreciation will only increase as the tour progresses. Our tour was led by Henry, who was equally knowledgeable as he was passionate about all of the plants & flowers. He clearly had a passion for chocolate and the mission to educate visitors. We were introduced to the cocoa trees (the process of growing and maintaining the orchards), vanilla vines, ginger plants, allspice trees, cherry and guava trees to name just a few. He informed us on what was edible from the trees. The "pit stops" were interactive, fun & most of all tasty. We got to sample a whole variety of exotic fruits from the farm & a wide range of chocolate during the chocolate tasting. I don't think I will ever be able to think of chocolate in the same way again. How lucky we are to have this farm working so hard to not only bring the craft of chocolate creation to more people but continuing to mindfully curate this bio-diverse plant sanctuary.

We did the 3 hour tour of the farm on our recent trip to Kauai (August 2026). My main takeaways…read moreare: - The staff is extremely friendly and they all go above and beyond to be accomodating - The tour could easily be completed in 60-90 minutes and it's struggling to be a farm tour combined with a tasting tour and it fails at being either of them - The farm tour could be self-guided and completed in 15 minutes - The tasting tour has very few chocolate products to be a real tasting experience (they do have some fruits as well) - If you're into chocolate and know a lot about cacao, you can safely skip this as 100% of the products you'll taste have sugar - For a tasting tour, I expected to see 100% cacao only (don't care about tasting sugar or milk), roasted (different temperatures), unroasted, different crops, years, etc. Overall, it's an interesting experience if you've never been on a farm or a tasting tour before and you don't know much about chocolate.

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.

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!!

This is place is beautiful! To really add to your experience don't miss the Dole Whip at Tiki…read moreTurtle Cafe. @tikiturtlecafe Amazing place and the Dole Whip is amazing.

I am surprised there are not as many reviews for this spot. This place is a must stop if you are…read morethe Hilo area and is easy to find being just outside the city. The name of this place comes from the fact that rainbows can be seen sometimes reflecting off the falls on sunny mornings. The Wailuku River connects to it and it is quite a picturesque sight. There is parking and bathrooms too.

The beach was great. A little hard to get directions on line but once found . Thanks to a post on…read moreyelp

My family and I stayed at the Dali Hale Estate for 7 days to celebrate my parents 50th anniversary…read more It was an amazing, once-in-a-lifetime experience. The property was amazing with 8 bedrooms (4 upstairs and 4 downstairs), a huge kitchen, a family room, sitting room and media room there was plenty of room for everyone. It was beautifully kept and was stocked with towels, toys, and sports equipment. The house manager was readily available to answer any questions. The walk down to Secret Beach has 360 steep stairs so it was a workout getting back up but the beach is breaking and very quiet although you may see a little bit of nude bathing. The house offers the most amazing views of the ocean, sand and lighthouse. I would highly recommend!

Food is incredible and portion sizes are perfect. You will leave feeling nourished and practically…read moreglowing. We were celebrating a birthday and I noted this in my reservation. Nothing was mentioned or done about the celebration which was really disappointing for the amount of money I spent. For the price point they really should be doing more service-wise. Once there we spent about $80 on two drinks each, and tipped the bar and wait staff. All around it was a ~$400 experience. I wish something about the experience made me feel the price was worth it. Was a huge let down and slightly embarrassing on me since I organized the celebration for my boyfriend.

Amazing farm tour to table experience that educates and nourishes. This is a quintessential…read moreactivity that I look for on all Hawaii islands. This farm focuses on sustainability and regenerative farming; I appreciated learning that the main course was a byproduct of Ahi fishing: the Mongchong. The practice of lessening our waste is something we all need to be wary and partake in and respect the earth and the oceans that we take nourishment from. The meal was very special. This is a great chance to taste the unfamiliar; food you'll never taste on the mainland. I hope they excel when they start their restaurant business!

Great date night....Good food at great prices and a movie (weather permitting)…read morePeople are great but make sure you have your passes. Beautiful sunset if not cloudy

Beautiful place, isolated and available only to active duty and retired military personnel.read more

Fun festival, $5 to get in. Lost of local crafts. Food selection is a bit small, so there can be…read morelong lines. When I got here they had country music.

A must see place for anyone interested in nature and biodiversity. There is a huge emphasis on…read morerespect for the land, plants, and ancient burial grounds here. You get a guidebook that takes you through the 50 or so marked locations, and the entire self-guided tour takes about 90 minutes. This was one of my favorite stops during our trip. Takeaways: make a reservation to guarantee a parking spot, wear comfortable footwear, and do NOT sit on the rocks!! There are plenty of benches to sit on.

We made it to the end of the road and found this gem. We pulled up, just hoping they would have an…read moreopening. It was absolutely beautiful! You could honestly do this as fast or slow as you wanted in the self-guided tour. The guide book was full of great information leading you through. Bring a rain jacket! The weather seemed to change many times while we were there.

Book this tour the moment you arrive on the island. We've heard it's a must see…read more We tried to book a tour days before departure. Unfortunately, they were completely full for the remaining days of our visiting. Our loss. Next time. Four stars & many thanks to the associate who promptly returned my call.

The site was very pretty and the staff was knowledgeable and helpful. This was a nice way to spend…read morea couple hours and learn about the history of this family and sugar cane.

Great little museum stocked full of Kauai history. It will take you about 2 hours and you do need…read moreto take your time. Very clean and nice gift shop. Your ticket is good for another visit within the week. Very educational on not just Kauai but also Hawaii in general.

This museum is full of great exhibits, but it was so crowded the day we went due to rain! There…read morewere areas I would have loved to be a little bit more spread out so we could take it all in as my two sons (8 and 12) are huge history buffs and could have spent hours looking at every single artifact. My father instilled a true appreciation for Hawaiian culture and history in me and I'm proud that my sons are taking interest as well. This museum spans many aspects so get ready to go slow and enjoy. We appreciated so much of this museum and wish everyone visits when they come to Kauai!