Kauai Vacation Activities

Golf - At one of the eight courses on the island. Choose the inexpensive county owned course just five minutes away or one of four world class championship courses on the island.

Swimming - At one of the many spectacular Kauai beaches or at one of the five pools within 100 yards of your condo

Tennis - At one of the four lighted courts at Kauai Beach Villas. Just a five minute walk from your condo

Walking - Try an early morning stroll on the beach right in front of the condo. You can walk in either direction for miles

Whale, Dolphin, Monk Seal and Hawaiian Sea Turtle watching - From your lanai or on one of the many charter sailing tours. Another great place to see all of the above is Queen's Bath in Princeville. Don't forget your binoculars (Note - Whales are usually in Hawaiian water from December through April)

Sailing - Rent your own sailboat just 10 minutes away at the Marriott or take one of the charter tour boats to the Napali Coast

Kayaking - Just 10 minutes away on the calm Wailua river, or go all out on the blue Pacific to the Napali Coast

Scuba Diving - Try a free introductory lesson at the pool next door or sign up for an ocean dive with one of the many dive companies

Snorkeling - Just five minutes away, Lydgate Park features a protected area for kids and beginners with thousands of beautiful tropical fish

Water Skiing - Just 10 minutes away on the calm Wailua river

Luau - Attend an outdoor luau at the resort next door every Monday night or one of the other three major luau's on the island all within a 10 minute drive

Hiking - Choose one of over 70 documented trails on the island. A favorite is the Awaawapuhi Trail for a breathtaking view of the Napali Coast. (Note - The Awaawapuhi Trail is rated as moderately strenuous, six miles)

Board surfing - Watch the locals from your lanai or choose one of the other outstanding beaches on Kauai

Fishing - fresh water - There are several big reservoirs nearby with lots of big mouth bass

Fishing - deep sea - Choose from one of the many charter boat operators at Nawiliwili Harbor, just 10 minutes away

Boogie Boarding - Lots of fun and if you don't know how, it's easy to learn

Wind Surfing - Choose one of several Kauai beaches known for excellent windsurfing. Several outfitters rent equipment and provide instruction

Bicycling - From the top of Waimea Canyon road to the bottom, it's all downhill

Horseback Riding - Several rides and activities to choose from. Most depart from the Princeville area about 25 minutes north

Camping - For some real outback camping, try the Kalalau trail. Be sure to get a permit for overnight camping. This trip is not for the faint-hearted.

Bird Watching - At Kauai Beach Villas around the fresh water lagoon or on one of over 70 documented trails on Kauai

Photography - Kauai boasts some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. Bring lots of film. It's no wonder that the second biggest industry behind tourism is the movie industry

Snuba - Scuba without tanks, it's easy to learn and fun

Sightseeing - Probably the best of all. Kauai is so gorgeous you will fall in love. Napali has been called the most beautiful stretch of tropical shoreline in the world. There is everything on the island from the semi-arid beaches of the west, to the 450 plus inches of rain on Mount Waialeale. For more information on sightseeing, see the page entitled Sightseeing Suggestions