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Take the Quiz →Welina Terrace at the 1Hotel Hanalei Bay The food scene in Kauai is delightful and varied: think casual side-of-the-road lunch stops, fresh Hawaiian poké, and curated menus with locally sourced ingredients. For me it’s almost nostalgic (we spend every winter in Kauai, and I rarely add new spots to my go-to list), as the island feels stuck in time in…
Read the PostLeft: Surfers as seen from the pier at Hanalei Bay, Right: Ohi Ohi market. I’ve stayed in Kauai every month of the year and now return annually around the holidays. While it’s known for being one of the rainiest places on earth, that statistic is misleading: the rain falls primarily on the Na Pali mountain range, an inaccessible area that…
Read the PostLast updated February 2026 Of all the Hawaiian islands, Kauai is by far my favorite. It boasts incredible mountain landscapes, crystal-clear water, quaint restaurants, and beautiful waterfalls. The locals are friendly and tourists don’t seem to linger around on the beaches as much as on Maui or the Big Island, which makes it seem a bit more untouched. This Kauai…
Read the PostThere are some destinations you can visit over and over again, and Hanalei Bay in Kauai, Hawaii is one of those places. Jacob and I have gotten in the habit of flying out there at least twice a year to relax on the pristine beaches of the North Shore and enjoy the island life. Hanalei holds a special place in our hearts —…
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