Kaua'i (Lonely Planet Travel Guides)

Seeking a tropical paradise that’s also an outdoor-adventurer’s fantasy island? Come to Kauai, where nature lovers, water babies and beach bums alike come to escape. Whether hiking the velvety green Na Pali cliffs, helicop­tering over the blood-red Waimea Canyon or floating in the blue bliss of Hanalei Bay, the very best of Hawaii’s colorful Garden Isle is revealed in this in-depth guide.

Follow The Leader – our expert, Native Hawaiian author provides insider tips on the top beaches, hideaways, tour operators, luau, shave ice...

Be Inspired – full-color themed highlights, custom itineraries, thorough directory and 43 detailed maps.

Get Out! – unleash your inner adrenaline junkie with the best outdoor-activities coverage of any Kauai guide.

Eat Well, Rest Easy – opinionated reviews of accommodations and eateries, from campsites and plate lunches to five-star resorts and five-course feasts.

Kauai 101 – extensive coverage of local culture, arts and language, and specialist-written history and environment chapters.