Natalie’s recommendations

Natalie
Natalie’s recommendations

My favorite beach

Hanalei Bay is quintessential Hawaiian beach that will surely create lasting vacation memories. Highly recommended for the incredible ocean views, rainbows, and waterfalls. The beach is perfect for long walks and the ocean water is always refreshing. The mornings are best for family photos. If you want to dial your vacation up a notch, I recommend surprising your family with a morning surfing lessons!
172 locals recommend
Hanalei Bay
172 locals recommend
Hanalei Bay is quintessential Hawaiian beach that will surely create lasting vacation memories. Highly recommended for the incredible ocean views, rainbows, and waterfalls. The beach is perfect for long walks and the ocean water is always refreshing. The mornings are best for family photos. If you want to dial your vacation up a notch, I recommend surprising your family with a morning surfing lessons!
This beach is located at the mouth of the freshwater Kalihiwai stream. The stream is great for paddle boarding, swimming, and even offers a rope swing for fun! The beach is calmer and usually less crowded. Great beach for bodyboarding!
19 locals recommend
Kalihiwai Beach
19 locals recommend
This beach is located at the mouth of the freshwater Kalihiwai stream. The stream is great for paddle boarding, swimming, and even offers a rope swing for fun! The beach is calmer and usually less crowded. Great beach for bodyboarding!

Sightseeing

The Makai Golf course is rated one of the TOP 100 best golf courses in the world. They offer a marvelous Sunset golf cart tour starting with happy hour. It takes place in the afternoon and you will see the entire golf course. You will see wildlife, views of the Kilauea lighthouse, Anini Reef, Puff the Magic Dragon, and Mount Namolokama. Near the end of the tour, you will witness the sun setting into the Pacific ocean. Amazing views and experience!!
23 locals recommend
Princeville Makai Golf Club
4080 Lei O Papa Rd
23 locals recommend
The Makai Golf course is rated one of the TOP 100 best golf courses in the world. They offer a marvelous Sunset golf cart tour starting with happy hour. It takes place in the afternoon and you will see the entire golf course. You will see wildlife, views of the Kilauea lighthouse, Anini Reef, Puff the Magic Dragon, and Mount Namolokama. Near the end of the tour, you will witness the sun setting into the Pacific ocean. Amazing views and experience!!
UPDATE: Reservations must be made online to enter the Napali Coast park. The state park is the jewel of Kauai with its scenic shoreline views, waterfalls, and incredible biodiversity. The full 11-mile hike is strenuous, but definitely worth the effort. I highly recommend taking water and food for this hike. The 4-mile hike to Hanakapi'ai Falls (100 ft waterfall) is an easier hike and more suitable for children.
69 locals recommend
Nā Pali Coast State Wilderness Park
69 locals recommend
UPDATE: Reservations must be made online to enter the Napali Coast park. The state park is the jewel of Kauai with its scenic shoreline views, waterfalls, and incredible biodiversity. The full 11-mile hike is strenuous, but definitely worth the effort. I highly recommend taking water and food for this hike. The 4-mile hike to Hanakapi'ai Falls (100 ft waterfall) is an easier hike and more suitable for children.
The Kilauea Lighthouse has gorgeous view of the North Shore of Kauai and is great place for your family to enjoy. Note: this is a state park and there is a small admission fee.
169 locals recommend
Kīlauea Lighthouse
3580 Kilauea Rd
169 locals recommend
The Kilauea Lighthouse has gorgeous view of the North Shore of Kauai and is great place for your family to enjoy. Note: this is a state park and there is a small admission fee.
Waimea Canyon, on Kauai's West Side, is described as “The Grand Canyon of the Pacific.” Although not as big or as old as its Arizona cousin, you won’t encounter anything like this geological wonder in Hawaii. Stretching 14 miles long, 1 mile wide and more than 3,600 feet deep, the Waimea Canyon Lookout provides panoramic views of crested buttes, rugged crags and deep valley gorges. The grand inland vistas go on for miles.
37 locals recommend
Waimea Canyon Trail
779 Kokee Rd
37 locals recommend
Waimea Canyon, on Kauai's West Side, is described as “The Grand Canyon of the Pacific.” Although not as big or as old as its Arizona cousin, you won’t encounter anything like this geological wonder in Hawaii. Stretching 14 miles long, 1 mile wide and more than 3,600 feet deep, the Waimea Canyon Lookout provides panoramic views of crested buttes, rugged crags and deep valley gorges. The grand inland vistas go on for miles.
Sunrise Yoga at the Makai Club is a unique experience! This class is offered on Monday's & Wednesday's from 7:45 - 9am - meet at the Makai Pro Shop at 7:30am. This class is great for beginners right through to very well-practiced yogis. The location is absolutely stunning overlooking Bali Hai, and Hideaways beach. In winter you may see whales breaching offshore and in spring and summer albatross may wander through your class. Any time of the year you are likely to see a rainbow sometime during the 90 min practice. Enjoy!
Makai Club Reservations
4180 Lei O Papa Rd
Sunrise Yoga at the Makai Club is a unique experience! This class is offered on Monday's & Wednesday's from 7:45 - 9am - meet at the Makai Pro Shop at 7:30am. This class is great for beginners right through to very well-practiced yogis. The location is absolutely stunning overlooking Bali Hai, and Hideaways beach. In winter you may see whales breaching offshore and in spring and summer albatross may wander through your class. Any time of the year you are likely to see a rainbow sometime during the 90 min practice. Enjoy!

Food scene

Everything on the menu is excellent complemented by great service. The pizza is amazing too! Reservations are recommended for a party of six or more.
40 locals recommend
Piazza
40 locals recommend
Everything on the menu is excellent complemented by great service. The pizza is amazing too! Reservations are recommended for a party of six or more.
Highly recommend HIdeways for take out. Bring home excellent pizza and salad for the family after a full day at the beach.
49 locals recommend
Hideaways Pizza Pub
5300 Ka Haku Rd
49 locals recommend
Highly recommend HIdeways for take out. Bring home excellent pizza and salad for the family after a full day at the beach.
I recommend The Dolphin Restaurant as it has the freshest sushi and sashimi. Lunch service is take-out only. The restaurant is open for dinner.
161 locals recommend
The Dolphin Restaurant
5-5016 Kuhio Highway
161 locals recommend
I recommend The Dolphin Restaurant as it has the freshest sushi and sashimi. Lunch service is take-out only. The restaurant is open for dinner.