Where to eat, what's happening, and the best of Kauai this week — from the people who track it live.
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Sleeping Giant: Hiking the Nounou Trails Above Wailua
Three trails, one giant, and the best free view on the east side — plus the part of the hike where most people should stop.
Area Guide · August 19, 2026
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Kōkeʻe State Park: Kauai's Mountain Gem
At 3,600 feet above the Na Pali Coast, Kōkeʻe is a completely different Kauai — cool, misty, and worth every mile of the drive up.
Area Guide · August 11, 2026
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Wailua Shave Ice: Real Fruit Syrup and Haupia Foam in Kapaʻa
The Kapaʻa stand that skipped the corn syrup and made its own — plus the one topping you should not leave without.
Spotlight · August 6, 2026
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How Many People are Standing on Kauai Right Now?
Roughly 98,000 - more than any census has ever counted. Thousand year timeline of People on Kauai
Story · August 1, 2026
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Monk Seals on Kauai: How to Share the Beach
There are only about 1,600 Hawaiian monk seals left on Earth — and Kauai is one of the best places to see one. Here's how to do it right.
Area Guide · August 1, 2026
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The Kauai Marathon 2026: What to Know Before Race Weekend
Sunday, September 6 in Poʻipū — the island's biggest running weekend, from the 6am start to where to stand and cheer.
Weekend Guide · July 29, 2026
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The Sacred Rudraksha Forest: Kauai's Quietest Place
A grove of 108 sacred rudraksha trees above the Wailua River — free, open daily, and unlike anywhere else in the Western world.
Spotlight · July 27, 2026
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Kountry Kitchen: Kapaʻa Breakfast Since 1975
Kountry Kitchen: Kapaʻa Breakfast Since 1975
Cuisine Guide · July 25, 2026
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Two Weeks of Summer Left — Soak It In on Kauai
Hawaii schools are back August 3. Here's how to make the last stretch of summer count.
Weekend Guide · July 19, 2026
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Tiki Tzatziki Gyros in Hanalei
A Mediterranean food truck tucked into Hanalei's Ching Young Village, serving some of the best gyros on the North Shore.
Cuisine Guide · July 15, 2026
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Kauai Beaches With Lifeguards: Where to Swim Safely
The island's guarded beaches, by shore — and why they're the safest place to get in the water.
Spotlight · July 14, 2026
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Koloa Plantation Days 2026: 7/18-7/26, Parade & What to Know
Kauai's biggest and longest-running festival returns to the South Shore July 17–26. Here's the schedule and how to catch the parade.
Weekend Guide · July 6, 2026
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Kilauea Fish Market: The North Shore's Fresh Catch
Fresh island fish, famous ahi wraps, and plate lunches worth the detour to Kilauea.
Cuisine Guide · June 1, 2026
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