Aloha, and welcome to Kauai, the western-most
part of the United States and the oldest 
island
in the Hawaiian chain. Home to a population of only about 56000, Kauai is
known as the garden island. Our lush green forest i s home to the wettest
spot on earth, Mount Waialeale. Kauai has a variety of wonders to offer, from
the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, to the seemingly endless white sand beaches
on our west shores. Each visitor to Hawaii should experience the splendor
of our breathtaking views on Kauai, as well as our relaxed atmosphere and
true feeling of Aloha.
Come and see why Kauai has been the backdrop for some of the most popular movies of our time including Jurassic Park, South Pacific, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Blue Hawaii, and recently, Six Days-Seven Nights to name only a few.
Activities
There are many activities on Kauai you may
find your self involved 
with
including helicopter rides, boating whether is sail or motor, mountain biking,
horseback riding & fishing. While you can pay to be guided around the
island to your hearts content there is endless adventure to be found in doing
some activities on your own while on Kauai. For instance you might just take
a hike in the mountains or on the Kauai's world class beaches having a romantic
picnic.
pristine
white sand beaches on Kauai: Maheulepu Beach at the east end of Poipu. Drive
past the Hyatt Hotel continue east on the dirt road until the T junction where
you turn right and then head toward the ocean until you encounter a guard booth
staffed by the sugar plantation company, who will ask you to sign in and sign
a waiver. 
This
beach is favored by locals, wind surfers as well as sunbathing and relaxing
visrs. Besides having pristine sand and blue water Mahaulepu Beach has a legendary
history of where King Kamehameha from Oahu landed to try to capture Kauai in
1976. 
Calm
water surrounds a sandy promontory as an offshore reef causes the waves to break
before they reach the beach. These breaking waves provide an opportunity for
surfing while closer in there are calm waters that are safe for children. Poipu
beach is popular because it offers safe swimming, wading as well as surfing
opportunities. The offshore reef attracts fish between the reef and the coast
so this is also a good beach for snorkeling and many 
varieties
of fish can be seen here especially Triggerfish, Pufferfish and Angelfish. Snorkelers
have fed food to these fish so they are often extremely tame and attracted to
Snorkelers - expecting to be fed. You should be aware that there is a local
debate as to exactly what food is harmful and what is healthy for the fish!
Surfing lessons can be had from a former world surfing champion Margo Oberg
and her staff who advertise their business of surfing classes around Poipu.
nsuitable
for swimming and is usually used by only advanced swimmers, surfers and wind
surfers. However it is worthwhile a visit to walk along as the thunder of the
waves as they break on the beach is primal in a way that invigorates the spirit.
Polihale Beach
At the far west side of Kauai is also unrecommended for swimming but nonetheless
is highly recommended to visit as this beach usually has the largest and 
most
powerful waves of any beach on Kauai. Enormous energy can be felt as the waves
boom and crash as they roll in and break on the beach. Remote from the rest
of the island Polihale Beach is huge and offers quiet solitude. Take your
own supplies and water as there are no stores for miles. The advantage is
the peace that induces introspection, especially as the sun sets. At the end
of the beach can be seen the jagged cliffs at the beginning of the Na Pali
Coast.
Baby Beach
(OR "HOONA" BEACH) is ideal for very 
children
who are just learning how to swim, since it is tranquil water in a small cove
behind off shore lava rocks. The beach itself has sand and is accessed via
a walkway on Hoona Road which is a small road of residences off Spouting Horn
road in Poipu.
Lawai Beach
Is further down Spouting Horn road and is popular with 
snorklers
since an offshore reef attracts a host of fish. The same off shore reef causes
the waves to break offshore and this is one of the most popular places for
surfing on Kauai. Surf is highest here from late spring until the fall when
the effect of storms south of the equator can be felt. Surfing competitions
are held here on many Saturday's during the summer and the three popular surf
breaks are known as "Center's, "PK's" and "Acid Drop".
The LAWAI Beach is overlooked by the Beach House restaurant and behind the
restaurant are the Kuhio Shores oceanfront condominiums.
snorklers
and scuba divers who venture out to inspect the many fish attracted to this
area which is protected by the offshore reef. Many turtles, (at least nine),
inhabit this area and can usually be seen in the morning or evening right by
the waters edge as they venture in to feed off the algae on the rocks. Snorkelers
here can often see the turtles resting on the ocean floor and swimming near
a turtle is a joy but a warning: Sea Turtles are designated an endangered species
so they must not be harassed or interfered with 
on Kauai and these operators will provide detailed maps showing directions to
the many other Beaches on Kauai. If you are looking for scuba diving instruction
or boat dives we can personally recommend Linda Bales of Bubbles Below Scuba
Charters 808-822-3483. About once a month they organize a trip over to the neighboring
island of Niihau. If you scuba dive and on Kauai when they operate such an excursion
this is especially recommended
I got these images off of Google and if the owner would like me to tke them off, you can email me.