I did the Best of Both Worlds tour and would totally recommend it. After taking the tour, I…read morehonestly don't think I would've had any idea what I was looking at in McBryde Garden if I had done the self-guided option. When we arrived, we checked in and waited briefly before starting. The first part of the tour involved taking a bus to McBryde Garden. Once there, our tour guide Bob showed us a wide variety of trees, plants, and fruits, which was really cool and informative. That portion lasted about 30 minutes. Afterward, we drove over to Allerton Garden for another 30-45 minutes of guided exploration. There was so much to see, and the scenery was beautiful throughout. Although the price was a bit steep ($70), I genuinely think the tour was well worth it, you get to see a lot and learn along the way. The entire experience lasted about 2.5 hours, and everything was well organized from start to finish. Big thanks to Bob for being an awesome guide! Parking - Nothing to worry about, they have a large lot.

Our tour guide, Ed, was fantastic! Great history and beautiful landscape. If you're a Jurassic Park…read morefan, this is a must!

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.

This is a great beach right across from the broiler. Good spot to walk after dining and drinks…read more We saw sea turtles and monk seals in a natural setting. Lots of picnic benches. And clean beach restrooms. Feral chickens abound.

I have old memories of this beach. Before hurricane Ewa, this beach was the bomb! Good size waves…read morefor bodyboarding and body surfing. After hurricane Ewa, the personality of the beach changed. Ewa brought in a lot of rocks. The waves had become timid. No more bodyboarding and bodysurfing. To my surprise, today I see decent size waves And a good amount of bodyboarding and body surfers! Perhaps hurricane Iniki returned back to its ole' self? Well something happened! Maybe one day I'll enter the water once more here... after 39 years:)

Super interactive and educational program. What a lovely way to spend the morning and....the…read morechocolate tasting was quite entertaining and analytical. We learned so much of the history, biology and social aspects of something I took for granted. No longer!

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.

Love the shops at Kukui'ula! When we are on the west side,…read morewe stop in to shop and frequently picnic in the courtyard area. Nice selection of stores. Friendly staff too! Take your time here and soak in the aloha at this lovely and quaint collection of shops!!

It was sooo cute me and my daughter got matching sweatshirts and the staff were so nice. my…read moredaughter got the super cute aloha necklace. We will definitely be coming back!!

What a great park for rest, relaxation and golf in Lawai but close to Koloa too. The McBryde estate…read moreincludes a golf course, Japanese garden, acres of park, a Mexican restaurant (Paco's Tacos) and disc golf as well. A respite from the outside world, come here to relax, enjoy Mexican food, play golf or just go for a walk!

The staff was very friendly and the views were spectacular. A special thanks to Robert Medeiros,…read morethe manager! He took a few minutes of his day to tell us all about the history of Kukuiolono!

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.

This tour was VERY interesting…read more In our mid-50s, we were the youngest of 4-5 couples doing the tour. But these were some dumb Americans! They didn't seem to have any understanding of history, or even how their own parents probably grew up. But I digress... The story of the family was very interesting and to see everything kept in such original shape was really cool. I loved the kitchen lady, who told of working their in the 70s and then eventually ending up back there again. Her little cookies were precious and a very pleasant way to end the tour. I have a real interest in historic kitchens and cooking so I was a pig in you-know-what. I took a gajillion pictures because how often do you get a chance to see a place like this?

Tons and tons of fresh fruits and veggies for sale at this Farmer's Market. The variety is great…read moreto help with home cooked meals, certain dietary needs or restrictions, smoothies, baked goods, and much more. Would add that it's not the easiest set up for those with accessibility challenges to navigate because all stalls are largely situated on a big patch of grass. Parking is limited so I would recommend carpooling when possible. Could definitely feel the island vibes with music playing from some stalls, and locals catching up with the farmers and vendors while selecting their produce for the week. Prices are comparable to those at the grocery stores. Would definitely recommend checking out when around the area.

Good market for fruits and veggies. Also a good selection of flowers. Not a ton of vendors but…read moreworth a go!

UPDATE: both of my plants from Charles are THRIVING from Hawaii all the way to Seattle!!!! I can't…read morewait too go back to Hawaii and get more!

Charles has a variety of plants that he cares for and keeps close to his heart. He's passionate…read moreabout his plants, how they growth and are cared for. He does everything with a good attitude and good energy. He gets satisfaction from what he does because he enjoy's doing it. He is responsible, but also finds time to have fun while caring for his plants. He is fair with his prices but prefers the right price or he won't sell. Do your research prior to offering a price for his plants. He provides high quality care resulting in high quality products.

My wife and I stayed at Koloa Landing Resort last month for five nights as part of a Costco travel…read morepackage. I had researched several Poipu resorts before booking, and Koloa Landing stood out for its strong reviews, impressive list of amenities, and what everyone said about the friendliness of the staff. It lived up to all of it. We had a great stay. The resort is comfortable, well maintained, and very easy to relax in. Our room wasn't overly fancy, but it was clean, spacious, and completely comfortable. The staff made a big difference -- everyone we met was friendly, welcoming, and happy to help. They took photos for us, answered questions, and made us feel at home. The grounds are beautiful. We didn't have as much time as we would've liked to enjoy the pools or explore more of the property since this was a short trip, but what we did experience was excellent. We would definitely come back and stay longer next time. Each morning we had breakfast from the little shop in the lobby. They offer breakfast sandwiches, croissants, muffins, coffee, and a few other options. We enjoyed sitting in the open-air lobby overlooking the gardens while we ate. It was a simple and really pleasant start to each day. We highly recommend Koloa Landing and look forward to returning. Thank you to the entire team for a great stay.

The service here was great but nothing about this resort that made it stand out. I may sound…read moreoverly critical but it's partly because I've been to quite a few resorts. Why this resort is capped at 3-stars: 1. Only has ONE restaurant, with limited options. 2. Pools are okay, not ones to "ooh" or "ahh" about. 3. Just because there's a small kitchenette and full-sized washer/dryer doesn't mean the room looks any bigger. 4. Overpriced for what it offers. Positive sides: -family friendly -great, friendly cleaning staff In conclusion, I would probably look to stay at a different resort, if I find myself back in Kauai.