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Kauai is a small island and you might be tempted to book your hotel in a more central area. But I’d highly recommend staying in two different areas of the island on your visit. Why? You don’t want to miss the dramatic Kauai North Shore.
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Why Stay At The Kauai North Shore
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Sure, you could just drive to the North Shore and make a day trip of it. But, there’s something incredible about waking up and spending an early morning on the deserted beaches of the Kauai North Shore, not another person in sight.
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I stayed at the Hanalei Colony Resort, which was an incredible experience. And, I would definitely recommend staying here on your trip to Kauai.
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The beach in front of the Hanalei Colony Resort is absolutely stunning, very wild and untamed, and so beautiful to watch!
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This beach was a great beach for collecting shells. In fact, the only people I came across during the early mornings were jewelry makers collecting shells for their art. ![Why You Don't Want To Miss The Enchanting Kauai North Shore](https://thiswaytoparadise.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_5815.jpg)
The waves looked more like fabric than water, and I could have done nothing more than stare at them all day.
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Every beach has its own unique landscape on the Kauai North shore, so make sure to visit as many of them as you possibly can.
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One of the most popular beaches in the area is Tunnels Beach. Tunnels Beach is where the movie, “South Pacific” was filmed and you get a stunning view of Bali Hai from this beach.
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This is also one of the best beaches in Kauai for snorkeling, so don’t forget your snorkel gear. Lots of sea turtles like to frequent the area.
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The beach is also a favorite with surfers. Parking is a challenge, here, though, so go early.
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The sandy beach goes on for miles, so you won’t have a problem finding a spot all to yourself.
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The entire coast of the Kauai North shore is very scenic, so make sure to stop and enjoy it every chance you get.
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One of the most breathtaking views is the view of Hanalei Valley. Yes, that famous dragon was from here.
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I highly recommend stopping at any of the farmer’s markets that are happening during your visit. You will find beautiful produce and usually an ice-cold coconut to sip.
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One of my favorite things to do in Kauai was kayaking along the Hanalei River out to Hanalei Bay.
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The views were stunning, and the hibiscus leaves softly dropping into the water made me feel like I was in a dream.
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The North Shore is also where the untouched Na Pali Coast begins. Here, you can hike the Kalalau Trail, which provides the only land access to the Na Pali Coast.
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I highly recommend taking a boat tour to see the full splendor of the Na Pali Coast. I took the Niihau + Napali Super Tour with Holo Holo Charters, and it was an incredible way to gape at the scenery.
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Most of the boat tours leave from Port Allen, the southern side of Kauai, so save your tour for when you are visiting that part of the island.
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Enjoy your time on Kauai and all the magic it has to offer. Me Ke Aloha.