Kaua'i is the oldest in the Hawaiian island chain. As a result it is the most lush, hence the nickname “The Garden Isle.” With only 60,000 residents, this is one of the least populous islands. There are gorgeous hotels here, but not much nightlife compared to Maui or O'ahu. Most locales outside of the hotels will close by 9pm. If hotels aren’t your thing, there are a lot of vacation rentals available as well. This is an outdoor-lover’s paradise: hiking, snorkeling, kayaking, surfing, waterfalls, rivers, beaches, canyons, sea caves… it’s all here. This is the island for thrill seekers: the Na Pali coast is one of the most spectacular outdoor adventure playgrounds in the world. Kaua'i is where Hollywood comes to film Hawaii, from South Pacific and Blue Hawaii to Jurassic Park and Six Days, Seven Nights. As a result, many celebrities have exclusive vacation homes here, and AOL founder Steve Case is the second-largest land-owner on the island. When pressed, we’ll admit that this is one of our favorite islands. Car rental recommended. Airport: Lihue, direct flights from the mainland available.
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Kauai definitely takes the cake as the best island. Hanalei is my favorite town. Super chill little town, beautiful beach. Good stopping off point before hiking Na Pali. Tropical Taco has best deep-fried chimichangas on the island.
Duane's Ono Char burger in Anahola!!
Lunch:
Tropical Taco (Hanalei) - 2 Yelpers gave it bad reviews, but this is one of the few places in Hawaii that understands the following equation: beach + sun + ocean = starving. Fat Jack = delicious.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/Rs35OPWAXUAW36K9C9xhGw
Hamura Saimin (Lihue) - total dive but awesome noodles
http://www.yelp.com/biz/JH2tvTBx0PAZ4XTlFmUrlQ
Dinner:
Duke's Canoe Club (Lihue)
http://www.yelp.com/biz/GsZOx-HJqTEZbtDG2kah-g
The sunsets from Polihale beach on the west side of the island are amazing. You drive down a dirt road through (sugar cane?) fields and emerge at the edge of a beach that goes on for miles and miles and is almost always deserted. The water can be rough, so swimming can be dangerous. Definitely worth checking out.
Go to the Blossoming Lotus for lunch. I'm not vegan, but the food their is inspired for being all veggie and made me appreciate a new type of cuisine.
Kauai and Maui are my favorite islands. Both have great scuba, good food, excellent hiking and nice people.
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