Top Kauai Food & Drink

The Na Pali Coast is one of the world's most spectacular coastlines. And one of the best ways to see it is with this sunset cruise. As the sun sets, glide past the jagged peaks and emerald valleys from aboard a luxury catamaran,

You cannot leave Kauai without an authentic luau experience, and to get one you need only visit us at the newest, most exciting and authentic luau on the island. Fronting the ancient royal surfing grounds. From the impressive torch lighting ceremony that kicks off the evening’s festivities to the mesmerizing hula kahiko (ancient hula) dances performed under the direction of an award-winning kumu hula (hula master) Leilani Rivera Low, Luau Ka Hikina invites you to experience a memorable evening celebrating Hawaiian and Polynesian culture, complete with a locally sourced, traditional Hawaiian feast with a modern point of view and live music.

Kauai is filled with fabulous places to eat, but for visitors to the island it can be tricky to know how to find the gems and avoid the tourist traps. This guided tour takes the guesswork out of your trip. You'll enjoy culinary delights while exploring the small town of Hanalei and its best restaurants.

Kauai’s Na Pali Coast—17 miles of world-renowned landscapes—is certainly best appreciated from the water. Experience it in style aboard a sleek catamaran, crew greeting you with mai tais and a sense of aloha. You’ll catch moments with spinner dolphins and sea turtles, relax over dinner, and raise a glass of Champagne when sunset hits this magnificent slice of the Garden Isle.

Skip the group walking tours and travel through Kauai with your own personal travel guide. With this bundle of four audio tours, you can hit the Garden Island’s most scenic spots, historic sites, and magnificent beaches when you like, as you like, learning and discovering as you go. Using GPS for turn-by-turn guidance, you’ll be able to travel like there’s a tour guide in your pocket—because there is.

Explore the natural beauty of Kauai with a combo hiking and kayaking adventure on the Wailua River. Enjoy a leisurely paddle down this sacred river surrounded by lush tropical scenery, and then disembark for a guided nature hike to a waterfall. Refuel with a picnic lunch, and then take a dip in the refreshing waters of the pool at the base of the falls. No kayaking experience is necessary — just bring your sense of adventure! Choose from a morning or afternoon departure to suit your schedule.

Seventeen miles of sea arches, hidden caves, and spectacular shoreline, witnessing the Na Pali coast is a must on any visit to Kauai. On this tour, you’ll get to truly sink it in, exploring the waters’ length via power catamaran, searching for dolphins and humpback whales (if its the right seaon), stopping for an al fresco dinner, and toasting to Kauai’s “Garden Isle” beauty while the sun falls behind Na Pali’s horizon.

Combine the convenience of a guided tour with the flexibility of independent travel. Simply download the tour of Kauai's famed Waimea Canyon and Na Pali overlook and follow along. The tour includes turn-by-turn directions, information on what to look for and where to explore, as well as interesting stories that bring the landscapes to life.

This private tour gets you closer to some of the most stunning waterfalls on Kauai than would be possible alone or in a big group. The exact location depends upon your party's preferences and abilities but the tour can be as challenging as you wish. Your guide is a professional photographer and videographer so you will have someone with you to capture memories to cherish.

With 17 miles of pure shoreline splendor—4,000-foot cliffs, emerald valleys, cathedral spires—Kauai’s Na Pali coast claims some of the country’s best sailing and snorkeling. On this tour, you’ll cross both off your list, hopping aboard a sailing catamaran for a half-day adventure. Between sitting down to breakfast and lunch, you’ll spot whales, snorkel amongst turtles and rays, and see one of the most spectacular coastlines on the planet.

Indulge a passion for both nature and chocolate on this tropical tasting tour of Princeville Botanical Gardens in Kauai. Explore the plants and flowers that thrive at different elevations of the island on a guided tour of the garden’s terraces, creek beds, and valley floor, stopping along the way to taste fresh Hawaiian fruit and honey. Rest your feet in a shady outdoor tasting area as you sample single-origin gourmet chocolates from around the world and learn how cocoa beans are transformed into delicious chocolate products.

An excellent way to start your time in Hawaii, this Kauai food tour offers three options: south, north, and west shores. With a local guide, sample artisan foods, meet chefs and farmers, and indulge in some of the best cuisine the island had to offer. Locations and dishes vary by season, and dietary preferences can be accommodated with advance notice.

The Na Pali coast is one of the most spectacular sights in Kauai. The best way to see it is from the water, so join this catamaran cruise for unbeatable views of lush green valleys, towering spires, jagged sea cliffs, and wildlife such as dolphins and sea turtles, as well as time for snorkeling and swimming. Includes a breakfast treat and pre-made lunch.

Enjoy an enchanted evening in Kauai with a gourmet dinner followed by one of the top-rated luaus on the island! Kick off the night with a Champagne reception and lei greeting at the historic Kilohana Plantation, then settle into a four-course meal of island favorites. After dinner, take in the mesmerizing Luau Kalamaku as dancers, fire-twirlers and musicians enact the story of the first Tahitian voyage to Hawaii. Your premier seat will provide a great view of all the vibrant action.

The Na Pali coast may be 17 miles of pure “Garden Isle” splendor, but there’s even more to explore beyond its 4,000-foot cliffs. On this tour, you’ll go for 60 miles of discovery, from the coast to Kaulakahi Channel to Lehua Crater, the “Forbidden Island” of Ni’ihau, and beyond. Along the way, you’ll spot dolphins, snorkel amongst reefs, and, of course, sip and sit back, relishing in the adventure.

We believe a meal on Kauai should be unique and represent the abundance, flavors and cultures of the island.! Our experience offers a showcase of what grows on Kauai in our regenerative food forest: A collection of exotic and delicious foods brought to Hawai`i from all corners of the globe. Coffee, pineapple, tree tomato, kava, mamak'i, heart of palm, papaya, bananas, and more! More importantly it demonstrates a model for how food can be grown in harmony with nature, planted in concert so there is no need for imported fertilizers and pesticides. The tour concludes with a family style meal to savor and enjoy while celebrating the delicious diversity that exists on Kauai all while exploring our mission here at Common Ground. 100% Island sourced because it should be, from the cooking oil to the seasonings. Feel free to grab beer or wine from the bar to relax into a perfect island evening in a beautiful tropical farm setting.

This exciting and delicious walking tour will let you become part of Kauai’s beautiful community when you meet the chefs, business owners, and locals. Join our Hanalei Town walking tour for a fun day exploring the area on foot. We are excited to share the history of the town, the culture of Kauai, and the modern cuisines that are continuing to shape the people and the place today. Hanalei has survived natural disasters and the community has become on of the most resilient in Hawai’i. Since our tours are seasonal and based on fresh ingredients and availability, each experience is new in terms of what you get to taste and who you meet. You can count on a full afternoon of eating well and exploring what’s fresh and seasonal in Hanalei.

When your cruise ship docks on Kauai, experience the beauty of the Garden Island and Polynesian culture on this combo shore excursion. Cruise down the Wailua River to the captivating Fern Grotto, where Hawaiian musicians perform traditional songs in the lush setting. As the sun sets, enjoy a traditional Hawaiian luau complete with a feast, hula dancing, and a Samoan fire knife dance.

Sandys Supper Club's cooking class was founded with the belief that we can provide an intimate dining service to those living on or visiting the island. It’s about bringing the dining experience to the guest. We source all of our food locally within the Hawaiian islands, spending a significant amount of time working with local farms to source the product for your event. Our menu is about celebrating the fish, meat, produce & tropical fruit of Kauai. Each menu is carefully crafted to the guests needs. Ultimately our hope is that real local food prepared with love and intention can be celebrated. The philosophy at Sandys Supper Club is to treat both our guests and food with respect.

This is the perfect stop before exploring the Waimea Canyon and the sunny beaches on the west side of the island. Youʻll enjoy eating local food, meeting local people, and learning about the slow, relaxed, lifestyle of the west side. Waimea town is a quaint historical place, with an amazing local community that takes pride in the relationships we share. As a guest, youʻll experience the authentic lifestyle of Waimea and learn to respect and honor those traditions while eating the ʻeverydayʻ foods we love.