Kauai in a nutshell
Kauai is the 4th largest of the Hawaiian islands and is without exaggeration one of the most beautiful places in the world.
Travelers head to Kauai mainly because of its fabulous and sometimes ethereally beautiful nature of mountains, steep cliffs and typically jagged forested Hawaiian slopes, beautiful beaches as if cut out of travel agency catalogues and the peace and quiet away from the hustle and bustle of big cities.
The 10 best accommodations on Kauai
Kauai boasts the nickname "the garden island," which suggests the rich, rare and always beautifully blooming flora that can be admired across the island. With the largest city on the island, Kapa'a, having a population of just 11,000, it's clear that you'll head to Kauai primarily for the nature and serenity of the countryside.
- State: United States
- Area and size: 1,456 km2, measuring approximately 45 x 45 km
- Population: 74,000 (4th most populous Hawaiian island and 5th most populous U.S. island)
- Show guide to other Hawaiian islands - Oahu, Maui, Big Island, Molokai
Get more tips for visiting Kauai
Whether you’re visiting Kauai for the first time or repeatedly, check out our handy tips and recommendations:
