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SmartK9
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Kauai bound
Feb 20 2026 02:11PM more by SmartK9
Tags: Inland Empire , Leisure (All tags)

Taking extended family to Kauai early summer time. Appreciate any info on “hidden gems” that family can enjoy some of you here in the community might know about? Plans already in the works for paintball, tubing, zip lining, luau, Waimea Canyon and of course the usual water endeavors.

Thank you in advance for any info.
      
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LngbdSR
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Feb 20 2026 04:55PM     link to this

I spent a couple months in Kaui after HS and before the Navy.

It is called the garden island because it is so green and beautiful.

The Fern Grotto is a great boat ride.

Hanalei Bay on the north shore, big surf in the winter, summer great snorkeling.

For summer surf: Pakala Beach, known locally as "Infinities" or "PK's," is a renowned, consistent reef break on Kauai's south-west shore, offering very long left-breaking waves, often riding for 300 to 500 meters. It is a premier spot for intermediate to advanced surfers, featuring powerful waves that work best with south swells
ColossusJones
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Feb 20 2026 07:46PM     link to this

Kauai is my fav island. It is a very VERY quiet island. For breakfast, try the Lava Lava beach club on the eastern side. Your feet are in the sand 20 feet from the ocean. There’s also a Hawaiian chicken place nearby by that is a Triple G place. Changed names though. Very good. Don’t jump in the Queens Hole. Too risky.
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Feb 20 2026 07:52PM     link to this

Limahuli Park shows how native clans used to divide the land and use the resources.
For an interesting snorkeling experience go to the old harbor. As a deepish port it brings in the eagle rays and other pelagic life.
SmartK9
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Feb 23 2026 01:02PM     link to this

Appreciate the info already booked Fern Grotto. Planning on heading out to the other places mentioned.
Ever been to Kenji Burger? I’ve been told it’s a good eatery.
EdmondDantes
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Feb 23 2026 11:48PM     link to this

Kauai is the Garden Island, gets lots of rain and so green and lush and beautiful.

It's not a nightlife kind of place, most everything closes down around 9 pm.


Great resort to stay at or even just visit while you're there :


The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
3610 Rice St, Lihue, HI 96766




Great Restaurants on Kauai :


Brennecke's Beach Broiler
2100 Hoone Rd, Poipu, HI 96756


The Hanalei Dolphin Restaurant
5-5016 Kuhio Hwy C, Hanalei, HI 96714


Mariachi's - believe it not there's great Mexican food on Kauai
3501 Rice St #2006, Lihue, HI 96766


And you gotta go kayaking while on Kauai :

Kayak Hanalei
5-5070A, Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei, HI 96714
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