8 AM
Snorkel Po'ipu Inner Bay
Po'ipu Beach Park · Active
The protected inner bay between the two sandy sections of Po'ipu Beach is one of Kauai's best family snorkel sites. Calm water, parrotfish, surgeonfish and reef fish. Gear available to rent at the park.
9 AM
Mahaulepu Heritage Trail
Mahaulepu Beach · Active
A 3-mile coastal trail east from Shipwreck Beach through the Mahaulepu limestone cliffs, sea arches and fossil sites, one of Kauai's best hidden walks.
9 AM
Waimea Canyon Drive
Waimea Canyon · Family
45 minutes west, Waimea Canyon State Park is the 'Grand Canyon of the Pacific' — 3,600 feet deep and 14 miles long. Take the Waipo'o Falls trail for the best view.
10 AM
Monk Seal Watch
Po'ipu Beach Park · Family
Hawaiian monk seals (one of the world's most endangered marine mammals) regularly haul out on the Po'ipu sand. Volunteers from NOAA are often present to monitor and educate.
Koloa Plantation Days
Week-long celebration of Kauai's sugar plantation history in Koloa town, with cultural events, food, music and a parade.
Taste of Hawaii (Kauai)
Annual food and wine festival at the Grand Hyatt Kauai highlighting Hawaii regional cuisine from top chefs across the islands.
Eo E Emalani i Alakai Festival
Waimea's annual festival celebrating Queen Emma's 1871 hike into the Alakai Swamp, with hula, chant and Hawaiian culture events.
see you out there
Real recurring local happenings — schedules can change, so check the venue. Sun-timed events track each day’s real sunset and the countdown runs on the live local clock.