As you're driving into Koloa, you'll notice what looks like a giant Tylenol on your right. Step…read moreinside and you'll see that it is a monument which commemorates the different ethnic groups who immigrated to Kauai during the boom of the sugar days - the Chinese, Filipino and Japanese as well as Portuguese and Africans. Each of them contributed to the tapestry of the culture, history and cuisine on this island. Take a minute inside. This is very cool.

I'm a big fan of public art especially when it is used to commemorate a moment in time, or as a…read morerepresentation of a way of life. The Island of Kauai had a long run producing sugar cane, but that has faded along with the government subsidies. Now, the island is seeing the land being converted to coffee plantations. But back in 1965, this site of a former Sugar Mill was designated as a Historic Place. 20 years later, this monument was built to commemorate the history of the area. The monument includes contributor plaques as well as six informational plaques that tell all about the sugar industry and local history. But the eye-catching focus of the monument is the full-sized depiction of numerous sugar mill workers cast in bronze by artist Gordon Fisher in 1985. The native people are shown performing certain tasks, some standing, some seated. It is a beautiful piece dedicated to capturing the look of the island people at the height of the sugar trade. Review #2412

Don't go out of your way just to see this road. We only went here because it was a quick detour…read morecoming back to our hotel. The scenery is pretty nice but not worth making your way here.

Gorgeous but quick. Have your cameras out quickly for it. Views are stunning. It's a main road to…read moreget to Poipu area so chances are you will stumble across this one unintentionally

Okay!!! Archeological buffs what a fun beginning. This is a (start) to what will someday be a…read morefabulous restored historic Hawaiian village. The historic signage and totems are worth a visit. Its about a 45-minute easy walk around beautiful lava walls where you can then grab food in the back where there are separate restaurants next to the historic springs or walk across the street to a great family friendly poipu beach with picnic tables and showers, highly recommend. Good for families with school age kiddos before the beach.

Very cool that they are restoring this ancient Hawaiian village and possibly the only intact…read moremakahiki sporting area left in the state. I wish they would make a more visitor friendly so you don't have to pull over on the side of the road.

Two friends from Illinois bought this property many years ago and ended up creating this massive…read moregarden 'project' in their backyard. Definitely worth a visit if you are in Kauai and want some peace, quiet and beauty. The guides are super knowledgeable and funny :) There are a couple restrooms on site. It's not good for mobility challenged people tho-uneven grounds, stairs made of uneven stones (some without railings) so be sure you can get around a bit before booking this as we witnessed some people struggling Bonus kitty onsite named Gus-gus

We have taken tours at the garden every time we visit Kauai. The gardens and statues are…read moreunbelievable. We took the 3 hours tour this time. We were able to see inside the home the Dotys built. What a treat! I highly recommend taking any of the tours offered. This is truly a national treasure.

If you're visiting Kauai and only can do one activity book Kauai ATV Tours! We absolutely loved…read moreeverything about this tour. From the ease of booking, to our tour guides Ari and Alex who were soooo informative and amazing. The tour is about 3 hours long and you will see and learn so much about this beautiful island. You will get DIRTY! So make sure you wear things you do not care about because the dirt is red and will stain your clothes! We had so much fun, definitely one of the highlights of our trip.

The highlight of my trip to Kauai has been to this trip with the Kauai ATV Tours…read more I think is is because our 2 guides were off the top greatest tour guides I've ever had. Mona & Isaiah, were phenomenal. They were knowledgeable, personable, and funny. They kept the mood alive and bumping and I LOVED their genuine way to connect with each group. The tour definitely showed us another level of an experience to the island. The experience was surreeal in the 4 points that you get to explore with the group you are placed with. Everyone becomes a team and a unit. Each point becomes more elaborate than the next. The first with the eye opening beachfront that doesn't feel like any other. So secluded and one of a kind. The next few points are one of a kind as well. I think the experience is what you make of it. The drive alone is a video game like experience of leveling up to keep up with the group. But in the end it becomes the 3 hour experience you hang with your crew. I think each group should have a name to bond the groups forever. I want to call ours as default Jurassic Frank! (Frank is the rooster that lives very comfortably in the last man made lake spot. Please, remember to say hello to him and his many accomplishes that give you a lot of genuine love. If you are patient you will catch a little fish on the far left front of their pier.) Loved this AVT tour and I can't wait to return for another round of the island.

At 18 degrees above the equator, this is the furthest point south in the USA. The one-lane road to…read morehere is in such a poor condition that only locals and daring tourists drive through. Get a strong and high vehicle like a Jeep if you want to be a daring tourist as the path is bumpy and the slopes are steep. The end is an amazing view of steep cliffs, crashing waves, fallen lava tubes. From this point, you can hike to the Papakolea Beach (aka Green Sands Beach). Follow this Pepsi can to the end of the USA. http://www.richard-seaman.com/USA/States/Hawaii/TheBigIsland/KaLae/index.html

Zack was our guide and he was super nice and had great jokes. He was constantly checking in with…read moreeveryone and I felt safe with him. The kayak portion was great; the hike wasn't as bad as what was warned- yes, it was muddy and there were streams to cross, but it was fairly flat and the walking stick was helpful. Your feet will be fully submerged and we wore hiking boots and sneakers, so our socks were squishing. You need to bring your own water and food as they do not provide any.

We had a great experience here! We did the Wednesday morning kayak adventure so we got to the…read moremarina at 7am. It was just my family - the 5 of us - and our guide, Mikayla. Since there were an odd number of us, she gave us her single kayak so I was able to use that on the way out and then switched with my brother on the way back. It was really nice to basically have that private tour! Unfortunately because of the rain and rising waters, we weren't able to do the hike & waterfall portion of the trip but the kayaking along the river was really nice and enjoyable. Mikayla did take us out of the kayaks and show us some of the surrounding area and shared with us information about the different plants. It was fun! We only got a downpour on the way back for the marina for about 10min but that was part of the experience! We didn't eat breakfast before and do actually the length of time worked well for us. We left around 7:30am ish and made it back around 9;30am. The company refunded us 50% since weather made the hike portion impossible. Totally recommend bringing food though if you do the full thing:) and bring shoes good for hiking. Mikayla was friendly and helped get my two siblings (who hadn't kayaked before) adjusted and paddling in a straight line rather than zigzagging across. She was a great guide and would definitely recommend her! We learned a lot. And she gave us more recommendations around the island for the rest of our trip.

We had a fantastic visit. Delicious welcome fruit table. The service and knowledge about chocolate…read moremaking and the growing of cacao trees was amazing. Angie Villa is so informative and kindly answers all questions. Delicious chocolate!!! Plan your visit.

This was a great last minute stop! Aubrey's first tour showed that she is going to be a…read moreknowledgeable addition. She knew so much about the plants. The tour is longer and has a lot of information but it was very enjoyable!

We had such an amazing cruise along the NaPali coast. Captain Kelly, Luke and one other crew member…read moredid an awesome job. We were greeted by a pod of spinner dolphins riding the waves of our bow. They served up a delicious breakfast and lunch. We got to snorkel up against some majestic sea cliffs and sail along remote valleys and waterfalls on a beautiful turquoise ocean . This is an adventure to experience. We will be back!

The sunset cruise with Holo Holo Charters down the Nāpali Coast was an unforgettable experience. We…read morebooked it to celebrate my husband's 40th birthday, and it was perfect from start to finish. Captain Max was incredible--his sense of humor kept us laughing even as the rain and mist rolled in. The two women on the crew (I wish I could remember their names) were fantastic, making sure everyone was comfortable and answering all our questions with a smile. The playlist on board was spot on, setting the perfect vibe. I wish I could find it on Spotify! Despite the weather, the views were breathtaking, and getting a little drenched just added to the adventure. The food was delicious, especially the smoked pork, salad, and fresh fruit, and my husband loved the mai tais. Even without the sunset, the whole experience was magical. After chatting with other travelers, I'm convinced we had one of the best tours available. especially after talking to a couple at our hotel pool who had paid more than we did and only got snacks limited alcohol. I can't recommend Holo Holo Charters enough, and I'm already looking forward to trying their breakfast or snorkel cruise next time. If you're looking for an amazing adventure, this is it!

Our trip to Hawaii started in the middle of Tropical Storm Lala, so we were worried we might not…read moreget to experience our Na Pali Coast boat tour. We were originally scheduled for Sunday but switched to Monday, hoping the weather would clear--and what a blessing that turned out to be! We had a beautiful day and an absolutely amazing tour. Captain Jake and RJ were awesome--knowledgeable, entertaining, and incredibly skilled. The new boats are comfortable, and we were able to navigate through all of the caves with ease (and, of course, Captain Jake's impressive skills! ). We could not have asked for a better time! This was our second time with Na Pali Experience, and we wouldn't book with anyone else. The company and their entire staff are truly top-notch! Thank you, Captain Jake and RJ, for making our day so memorable!

This is a must do on your trip to Kauai! The coast is stunning but this is a first class experience…read morefrom start to finish. Easy to book, great communication, and a friendly staff. 5 stars for Captain Jake and RJ. They made our day amazing!