The Allerton Garden Guided Tour was a wonderful and memorable activity during our Mini-moon! Even…read morethe shuttle ride to the garden provided breathtaking views of the coast and gardens from above. The garden was filled with impressive and well maintained tropical plants I had never seen in person before. Another highlight on the tour were filming locations for Jurassic Park and Pirates of the Caribbean. Plenty of great photo opportunities. Our tour guide was warm, friendly, and knowledgeable. But as a warning, Definitely bring bug spray with you, as I got bit a LOT (even while wearing and reapplying bug spray!) I wish I had worn leggings or pants instead of shorts. Also, bring a refillable water bottle and wear comfortable sneakers!

Ron was amazing! He is the best tour guide I have had ever and I have been on many tours. He was…read morecharismatic, funny, very energetic and I loved his pidgin style. He was very knowledgeable and shared a lot of history about the garden and of Hawaii. He gave us some treats from the land during the tour and was very helpful with taking our pictures. He even had a dinosaur puppet. I 100% recommend Ron as a tour guide. We did the best of both worlds tour and I highly recommend it.

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:)

The chocolate and the trees were fabulous! The guide was wonderful and kind! Definitely a must do!read more

So informative. Learned more than I ever knew about chocolate. Very interesting. And so much…read morechocolate to sample!

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!!

A fun place to stop and check out. We came here a couple of times. There's a wide range of…read morestores/shops and also several restaurants. Prices are in the mid to high range for the shops. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. Parking can be hard to find along the shops, but there's a decent sized parking lot toward the back near the Urgent Care. Definitely check it out on Wednesdays from 3:30-6pm for the culinary farmers market!

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.

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.

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.

We enjoyed coming here for lunch! Lots of fruit vendors selling cut fruit, fresh smoothies and…read morevarious food vendors. We opted for Illocos Empanadas, they were delicious! Washed down with mango smoothies from another vendor. We went home with Filipino bbq on a stick and cut pineapple and Hawaiian papaya oh my! So ono.

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!

I am so grateful to have come across Charles and this plant collection. He has various rare and…read moresought out plants that he takes very good care of. A big plant enthusiast I must say. He was more than excited to share his collection even though we were "just looking". While he was walking us through his yard showing us his collection, We could tell from Just the excitement in his voice while he was sharing his plants with us that he truly cared for all his plants. The first time we met him we walked away with not purchasing any plants but in the end we contacted Charles to purchase. He had cuttings and rooted plants for us ready, he also was very accommodating and careful with his plant choices. He made sure he got us plants that were fully rooted or great cuttings. We ended up with cuttings and rooted plants. After the purchase was done he checked up on us the next day. He wanted to make sure everything was cleared with agriculture to bring back home. He offered to ship our cuttings if we ran into problems. He ended up shipping our rooted plants for us. He is also certified by agriculture. If you are a plant enthusiast or just starting. Its a must visit to see Charles. You won't regret it. We definitely do not.

Above and beyond! Great service! We only stay here. And my kids love it as well, this place is…read moredefinitely our second home!

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.