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Though the crescent-shaped Hanalei Bay may look peaceful and relaxing, you're missing out completely if you just sit there and sunbathe! Kauai's north shore was made for the active traveler.
Play a round or two on the prestigious Prince Golf Course at Princeville for ultimate bragging rights among all your golf buddies back home. This sweeping mountain course has been named one of the country's best by almost every golf publication. Or sail high above the trees on one of the area's many scenic zip line courses. If the waves beckon, you can take your pick of windsurfing, stand-up paddleboarding, surfing, or kiteboarding. Or, take a dip underneath them to explore the thriving undersea world of the north shore's protected lagoons and coral reefs.
And if you're truly adventurous, you can hike the rugged Kalalau Trail, an 11-mile stretch that takes you to some of the most remote and beautiful corners of the island. Once you've tried at least one of the north shore's many thrills, you've definitely earned the right to kick back and relax on Lumahai Beach, where South Pacific was filmed. It's an exceptional place to work on that natural Hawaiian tan — the ultimate Kauai souvenir.
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Construction on the scenic Kilauea Lighthouse was completed on May 1, 1913, and Kauai now commemorates the occasion with an annual Lighthouse Day celebration on the first Saturday in May. During the festivities, admission is free at Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, with guided tours, hula performances, and a commemorative lighting at sunset.
Named by Golf Digest, GolfWeek, and Golf Magazine as one of the top courses in the country, the Prince Golf Course at Princeville offers a challenging layout that rises and falls with the mountainous terrain. Each July, professional and amateur golfers from around the islands compete in the Prince Invitational Tournament for a chance to win the coveted Prince trophy.
With fall temperatures in the mid-80s, it's great weather to be outside! Adrenaline junkies can choose from a number of zip line experiences at Princeville Ranch Adventures. Glide past a waterfall, cross long suspension bridges in the jungle, and work your way — and your courage — up to the final 1,200-foot-long King Kong zip line.
Winters can be blustery in Kauai, but don't let that keep you indoors! The steady 15- to 20-knot winds make this the perfect time of year to try windsurfing or kiteboarding. Beginners can try a lesson at Anini Beach or Hanalei Bay, while anyone who wants to watch from the sidelines should head to Tunnels Beach or Haena Beach to see the locals hit the waves.