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PERFECT DAYS - SOUTH KAUA’I

Highlights

The sunny south shore mostly consists of hotels and condominiums in the planned Po’ipu resort and along the Lawa’i coast from Po’ipu to the National Tropical Botanical Garden at Lawa’i Bay. Formerly the historic heart of the sugar industry on Kaua’i and the first sugar plantation in Hawaii, charming Koloa Town, with its vintage shops, galleries and eateries, provides a pleasant entryway to Po’ipu.

From Hwy. 50, Hwy. 520 (Maluhia Road) leads through the Tree Tunnel to Koloa and then on Po’ipu Road or the Koloa-Po’ipu Bypass Road to Po’ipu. The Po’ipu area has several of the most beautiful and unspoiled beaches on Kaua’i, including the Maha’ulepu beaches, and also one of the best known beaches for swimming, snorkeling, surfing and windsurfing, Po’ipu Beach Park.

Watersports. Windsurfers and surfers all have their favorite spots for Perfect Days, off Shipwreck Beach, Brennecke’s Beach, Prince Kuhio Park and Longhouse Beach (Beach House Beach); snorkelers enjoy easy access at Po’ipu Beach, Sheraton Beach and Waiohai Beach where an offshore reef provides calmer and safer waters, and at Whalers Cove, Prince Kuhio Park, and Beach House Beach where access is not quite as easy.

Cycling and hiking. A sandy path, dirt roads and cane roads for hiking, cycling or horseback riding connect the Spouting Horn area and Lawai Bay to the Koloa area and to the bluffs between Shipwreck Beach and Maha’ulepu beaches. Hiking along Maha’ulepu’s lithified cliffs and biking on dirt-cane roads to Maha’ulepu beyond the Hyatt Regency Kaua’i are some of the area’s special treats. Horseback riding starts a little ways down these same cane roads, at the eastern end of the Po’ipu Bay Resort Golf Course, which are traversed by 4WD backroad tours.

For fit hikers, the best way to see the marvelous coastal and inland terrain that awaits along the South Shore between Hoary Ridge and Waimea is to turn off Hwy. 50 past Tree Tunnel Road on to the road to Kahili Mountain Park and climb Kahili Ridge Trail, with a bonus of four or five waterfalls cascading down Kahili Ridge. Another way up to Kahili Ridge for cyclists and hikers is the 4-wheel track up to Alexander Reservoir and then up the trail to the top. For most people, however, the view of the coast, from Po’ipu to Waimea and beyond, will be sufficiently impressive from Kuku’iolono Park, also off Hwy. 50 in Kalaheo.

Boats and Kayaks. The Mala’ulepu-Po’ipu-Lawa’i coastline is a favorite for kayaking excursions with and without snorkeling, whalewatching, sunset and dinner cruises from Kukui’ula Small Boat Harbor, near Spouting Horn, Nawiliwili Harbor in Lihu’e, and Port Allen on the West Coast.

Golf and Tennis. For golfers, the challenging 6,959-yard, par-72 Po’ipu Bay Resort Golf Course, designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., and home of the PGA Grand Slam, is reason enough to come to the South Shore. But you can’t beat the price ($8 for the day) and the view spanning the south coast from 9-hole Kuku’iolono Golf Course in Kalaheo. Tennis players will find a total of 14 courts at the Hyatt Regency and the neighboring Kiahuna Tennis Club.

Lawa’i Gardens. Visitors to the South Shore have two of Kaua’i’s three National Tropical Botanical Gardens – Allerton and Lawai Gardens – both in Lawa’i Valley. A path leads from the National Tropical Garden Visitor Center to Spouting Horn where the sea erupts through an opening in the reef.

Famous Spouting Horn makes moaning sounds through one hole while spouting sea water through another. Next door, the beautiful 186-acre Lawai Gardens includes one of the largest collections of rare and endangered plant species in the world. Adjacent McBryde Garden includes formal gardens with fountains, waterfalls and statuary worthy of the royal home site of Queen Emma. Guided 2½-hour tours are a must for garden lovers.

Checklist of Attractions

Allerton Tropical Garden – the grounds were the summer cottage of Queen Emma in the 1880’s and subsequently the home of Robert and John Allerton, now restored to its former glory as a masterpiece of landscape gardening, managed by the National Tropical Botanical Garden next door that provide guided tours Tues.-Sat. (742-2623, M-Sat 9, 10, 1 & 2, Sun 10 & 1:30pm, $)
Alexander Reservoir – reached on foot or by mountain bike from a trail up the Wahiawa Valley which then leads to the Kahili Ridge Trail for hiking or cyclists
Baby Beach – beach in Lawa’i between Koloa Landing and Lawa’i Beach
Brennecke Beach – popular bodysurfing beach next to Po’ipu Beach Park
Gillin’s Beach – beautiful, long, white-sand Maha’ulepu beach with good snorkeling under certain conditions and wonderful for walking and picnics
Ha’ula Beach – long Maha’ulepu beach, excellent for walks and picnics under the ironwoods, with good snorkeling under certain conditions
Kahili Ridge Trail – a climb of about 1,700 ft. that begins near the Adventist School and Kahili Mountain Park and leads to spectacular views on the way up and at the top near Kahili Peak
Kawailoa Bay – setting of Maha’ulepu’s Kawailoa Beach and start of a wonderful hike to Ha’ula Beach
Kawailoa Beach – a small, beautiful Maha’ulepu beach, perfect for picnics with some safe snorkeling
Keoneloa Beach (Shipwreck Beach) – pretty beach in front of the Hyatt Regency
Kiahuna Beach (Sheraton) – beautiful, long curving beach from the Sheraton to Kiahuna Plantation good for swimming and snorkeling under certain conditions, with showers and restrooms
Koloa Landing – an old boat launch, excellent for snorkeling and popular with kayakers and scuba divers
Koloa Town – gateway to Po’ipu, the old cottages in this former sugar town, first in Hawai’i, today are gaily painted shops, galleries and restaurants that retain a vintage look
Kuku’iolono Park – 9-hole golf course, Japanese garden, Hawaiian exhibit, and a picnic pavilion with expansive views of the South and West shores
Kukui’ula Bay – small boat and sportfishing harbor near Spouting Horn that also offers good snorkeling, restrooms, showers, picnic tables and the like
Lawa’i Beach – next to the Beach House Restaurant, very popular with surfers and snorkelers
Maha’ulepu Beaches – consists of Gillin’s Beach, Kawailoa Beach and Ha’ula Beach, good for swimming and snorkeling, under certain conditions, and cycling on cane roads to Shipwreck Beach and to Koloa
Moir Gardens – native plants, succulents and cacti surrounding a lagoon and the Plantation Restaurant in Kiahuna Plantation
Po’ipu Beach – four sandy coves separated by breakwaters busy with locals and visitors swimming, snorkeling, boogie boarding, surfing, sunbathing, strolling and enjoying themselves
Prince Kuhio Park – protected bay (Ho’ai Bay) with a good snorkeling and surfing area across the street from Prince Kuhio Park
Shipwreck Beach – just beyond the Hyatt Regency, a popular spot for bodysurfing, boogie boards, experienced surfers and windsurfers, walks around the bluffs, and cycling to nearby Maha’ulepu
Spouting Horn – waves pouring over a lava shelf force water and air through a blowhole and air through another hole that makes a groaning noise
Whaler’s Cove – good place to snorkel but with difficult entry

PERFECT DAYS #24 - #31

Perfect Day #24 - Lihu’e to Koloa

Without hurrying enjoy the Kalapaki Beach area along Nawiliwili Bay and explore the Kaua’i Museum, Grove Farm Homestead Museum, and other local historic highlights in Lihu’e, Kipu Falls and Waipio Falls, Kilohana and its shops and restaurant, Gaylord’s, and the shops of Koloa. Excellent breakfast, lunch and dinner choices are abundant in Lihu’e, Koloa, Kalaheo and Po’ipu.

Kalapaki Beach. From Rice Street, after breakfast at a local restaurant, drive down to Kalapaki Beach within the large cove in Nawiliwili Bay right in front of the Kaua’i Marriott. Private homes (including vacation rentals) line the cliffs on the eastern side of the Bay. Parking and facilities are available near the river at the western end of the Bay. We suggest that you get to Kalapaki Beach early in the morning (between 8 and 9am) and, from Rice Street, take a left on to Ho’olaulea Way and circle around the Marriott to a small parking lot that is near better snorkeling and facilities at the eastern end of the beach.

Nawiliwili Bay. For a great view of the Bay from the cliffs, take the elevator in the building where the restrooms are located to the lagoon above, and then walk to the edge of the cliff and perhaps out to Kuk’i Point. An easier way to enjoy the great views of Nawiliwili Bay from the cliffs and Point is to continue on Ho’olaulea Way and turn right on the road to the Point and Ninini Beach. After enjoying water sports at Kalapaki Beach, visit the tropical gardens, waterfalls and grounds of the 800-acre Kaua’i Marriott.

Vacation Rentals on the Kaua’i Marriott Resort. Except for the Kaua’i Marriott, the Lihue area often is overlooked for lodgings even though Kalapaki is one of the best beaches on the Island. Many vacation rentals are located on the grounds of the Kaua’i Marriott Resort, perched right on the bluff above Kalapaki Bay and Beach. These vacation rentals are right in the midst of shops, restaurants and activities, with discounted rates at two Jack Nicklaus-designed courses, easy access to boating and kayaking activities out of Nawiliwili Harbor, and the most central base for Perfect Days on the South and East Shore. (For example, see: http://www.kauaivacationrentals.com/book/results.pl?User=KVR8171&Limit=57&Photos=&Start=1&ShowAll=N)

Kaua’i Museum. From Hwy. 50, the museum is two blocks down Rice Street on the left. The only way to really appreciate the history of Kaua’i is to visit this excellent museum (9am-4pm, ex. Sat., 10am-4pm, adults $5, seniors $4, children 13-17, $3, 6-12, $1, under 6 free).

Grove Farm Homestead Museum. Founded in 1864 by George Wilcox, Grove Farm was one of the earliest and most successful sugar plantations. Wilcox died in 1933 and today the plantation looks very much as it did in the 19th century. From Rice Street and the Kaua’i Museum, turn left on Haleko Rd. past the Lihue Sugar Mill and turn left again on Nawiliwili Road (Hwy. 58) towards the harbor for about a mile to the Grove Farm Homestead Museum. Admission free, donation requested, adults $5, children under 12 $2. (245-3202)

Nawiliwili Harbor & Small Boat Harbor. Continue towards the harbor and walk or drive out the Nawiliwili Jetty for views of the harbor, Kuk’i Point Light and further out to Ninini Point Lighthouse. Drive in the opposite direction, west on Wa’apa Rd. along the harbor, turn left on Wilcox Road and left again on Niumaku Rd. to the Nawiliwili Small Boat Harbor. Charter boats like the Lahela and True Blue Charters sail out of Nawiliwili Small Boat Harbor for big game fishing along the Na Pali coast and whalewatching. (See http://www.tombarefoot.com/Kaua’i/activities_Kaua’i.html)

Waipio Falls. From Kalapaki Bay, take Kapule Hwy. (Hwy. 51) to Hwy. 570 out to Hwy. 56, turn right and then left at Ma’alo Road (Hwy. 583) for about a mile to Waipio Falls at the end of the road. This 80-foot double waterfall is best viewed in the early morning. A lookout next to the falls makes viewing easy.

Kilohana and Gaylord’s. From Wailua Falls turn right on Highway 50 (Kaumualii Hwy.) southwest toward Puhi and just past the 1-mile marker (before the Kaua’i Community College campus) turn right at Kaumualii Rd. and enter Kilohana (245-5608, Mon.-Sat, 9:30 am-9:30 pm and Sun. 9:30-5pm). Highlight of the 35-acres of attractions is the restored 16,000 sq. ft. Tudor mansion of Gaylord (former manager of the Grove farm sugar plantation) and Ethel Wilcox. Kilohana offers agricultural and historical exhibits, local arts and crafts, horse-and-carriage and wagon rides, and specialty shops.

After visiting the Country Store and Kilohana Galleries to browse local art and excellent gift choices, you’ll surely enjoy lunch at Gaylord’s. An extremely pleasant garden courtyard restaurant, Gaylord’s also serves Sunday brunches and is ideal for leisurely lunches and romantic evening dinners.

Kipu Falls. Return to Hwy. 50, turn right and drive to mile marker 3, Hulemalu Rd., turn left and then right on Kipu Rd. to the bridge over Hule'ia Stream and park along the road. It’s only a 5-minute hike down a sugar cane road to reach Kipu Falls. A 20’ rock wall surrounds pretty Kipu Falls, a rope dangling in front tempting visitors to swing and dip in crystal clear waters fed by the Hule’ia Stream. Don’t expect seclusion on a hot day. There’s plenty of room, however, to enjoy a refreshing dip and swim. (Don’t dive into the pool and be aware that all fresh water streams and pools on the island may contain leptospirsis bacteria.)

Koloa Town. It’s only a few miles from Lihu’e on Hwy. 50 to the turnoff on Hwy. 520 to Po’ipu Beach. Known as the “Tree Tunnel,” Hwy. 520 runs through a shaded corridor formed by eucalyptus trees that have recovered nicely from Hurricanes Iwa (1982) and Iniki (1992). Continue on Hwy. 520 to Koloa Town (or Old Koloa Town, as it is sometimes called). Kaua’i’s first sugar mill began operating here in 1835. Remnants of the old sugar mill can be seen across the street from Koloa’s main street lined with plantation buildings restored and converted into boutiques and restaurants. Koloa also has a bank, post office, pharmacy, photo shop and sundry other retail stores, including several galleries, Kahn Galleries and Atlantis Gallery & Frames.

Two roads from Koloa head to Po’ipu: Po’ipu Road that connects up with Lawa’i Road and takes you to Prince Kuhio Park, Spouting Horn and the National Tropical Botanical Gardens; and the Koloa-Po’ipu Bypass Road that ends up at Po’ipu Road, along the shore, near Brennecke Beach.

Vacation Rentals – Koloa & Kalaheo. Koloa Town has a few vacation rentals but a larger number and variety of better choices are available in nearby Kalaheo. In addition to excellent choices of affordable lodgings in the beautiful Lawa’i Valley countryside, Kalaheo is midway between Po’ipu and Waimea, and 20 minutes closer than Po’ipu to Port Allen, starting point for cruise excursions, and the Waimea Canyon.

Perfect Days #25 - #30 The Beaches of Po’ipu

Warm weather, comparatively little rain, a variety of excellent vacation rentals and hotel accommodations in almost all price ranges, outstanding golf courses, a wonderful variety of high quality restaurants and, not least of all, some of the best beaches in Hawaii, account for Po’ipu’s popularity with vacationers.

The beaches of southern Kaua’i mostly are better for snorkeling than swimming, but these beaches are wonderful nonetheless. Po’ipu State Park, Brennecke’s Beach and the beaches fronting on the Sheraton, Kiahuna, and Hyatt hotels are best known and most popular. But the Maha’ulepu beaches to the east, between Po’ipu and the Ha’upu mountains, are very special even though they do not provide safe watersports except in certain places and under certain conditions. They do, however, provide marvelous, scenic picnic spots, walks and comparative seclusion.

West of Po’ipu, Koloa Landing has no beach but it does provide great snorkeling. Neighboring Whaler’s Cove, Prince Kuhio Beach and Lawa’i Beach all provide excellent snorkeling. Taken together, from the Maha’ulepu beaches on the west to Lawa’i Beach to the east, and all of the beaches in between, what is usually referred to as “Po’ipu” provides a fantastic variety of watersports, beachcombing and picnicking that, along with the area’s other attractions, should provide at least a half-dozen Perfect Days.

In addition, the Poi’pu area is an excellent base for short excursions to Koloa, the art mecca Hanapepe, and Port Allen, only a half-hour away, for sailing, cruising, whalewatching, sportfishing and kayaking. Another half-hour of driving beyond Port Allen to Waimea and up to Koke’e State Park yields some of the best hiking, birdwatching and scenic vistas in Hawai’i. A half-hour drive in the opposite direction is Lihue and the Nawiliwili Small Boat Harbor for more fishing, kayaking, whalewatching and other excursion options, more restaurants, and a unique slice of the island’s history.

Po’ipu Beach Park. Only three miles from Koloa, you’ll find a public parking area at the corner of Ho’one Rd. that runs along the beach and Ho’owili Road, a right turn off Po’ipu Rd. coming from Koloa. Po’ipu Beach Park is the best and one of the safest places on the South Shore for swimming and snorkeling. The other safe swimming place is Baby Beach in Lawa’i, protected by a lava breakwater, but lava stones near the shore are toe-bangers for people without reef shoes.

Two separate beaches at Po’ipu Beach Park are connected by a spit of sand to lava rocks at Nukumoi Pt. Pick whichever side of this tambolo is calmest for snorkeling. Generally the best snorkeling is on the west side of Po’ipu Beach Park’s Nukumoi Point. To the left of the Park, towards Brennecke’s Beach, there are many tidepools and blowholes on the lava. Petroglyphs can be seen along the cliff walls. Brennecke’s Beach is great (with caution) for boogie boarding and surfing further out. Snorkel gear, boogie boards, fins and other gear for rent are plentiful in Po’ipu.

Po’ipu Resorts, Beaches and Restaurants. Another beach for safe, enjoyable swimming is Kiahuna Beach, fronting the Sheraton Kaua’i Resort and Kiahuna Plantation Resort, a very relaxed place on a wonderful beach. The Sheraton is known for rooms in its Ocean and Beach wings that are close enough to the ocean to hear waves hitting the rocks below.

The Hyatt Regency Kaua’i Resort & Spa. One of the great resorts in Hawai’i, the Hyatt offers just about everything and does it all right, outside and inside. For good food in a beautiful setting, next to a waterfall, enjoy any meal, including theme (seafood, prime rib, Italian, etc.) buffet dinners, at the Ilima Terrace.

Sheraton Kaua’i Restaurants. Competing for honors as the restaurant with the best view, Shells at the Sheraton is outstanding for breakfast or early dinners to take advantage of the sunset. Another restaurant at the Sheraton with a beautiful view and sushi to match is Naniwa overlooking Kiahuna Beach.

Shipwreck Beach. In front of the Hyatt, and accessed between the Hyatt and Po’ipu Bay Resort Golf Course, Shipwreck Beach in Keoniloa Bay probably is best known for the cliff at the far end called Makawehi Point, a lithified sand dune bluff. Several paths lead up to this promontory through groves of ironwood trees. Foolhardy folks occasionally jump off the Point into the waters below but it’s a much better idea to simply take a pleasant walk out to the Point to explore beautifully sculpted rock formations or magnificent views at sunset (although sunset at Spouting Horn is even better).

Maha’ulepu Beaches. The undeveloped Maha’ulepu coastline, consisting of Gillin’s Beach, Kawailoa Bay, and Ha’ula Beach, is unsurpassed in Hawai’i for beautiful, secluded beaches. Take a picnic lunch with you that you can pick up at Poipu Tropical Burgers in Po’ipu Shopping Village, Brennecke’s Deli on the beachfront or at several choices in Kola.

Historically Maha’ulepu is the infamous scene of King Kamehameha’s failed invasion in 1796 when most of his 10,000 soldiers, dispatched from Oahu, were either killed by high wind and seas in the Kaua’i Channel or during the night at Maha’ulepu where they arrived totally exhausted.

Located past the Hyatt, when Po’ipu Road becomes dirt, follow the telephone poles to another set of poles running perpendicular, turn right and pass a guard shack (you may have to sign in if you’re driving) to get to Gillin’s Beach. Just a short way down the dirt road you come to a turnoff to CJM Country Stables (742-6069) that offers 2-hour rides mostly along or near the coast to Ha’ula Beach.

Maha’ulepu Beach to Ha’ula Beach and Kawelikoa Point. To get to Kawailoa Beach, follow the trail from Gillin’s Beach past 100-foot high sandstone cliffs shaped into pinnacles by the ocean, an incredible variety of weather-sculpted rock formations, coves and caves, blowholes, natural bridges, and other views to Kamala Point where you’ll cross dunes into Kawailoa Bay. At the east end of the bay are more lava formations. Paths cross tree-covered cliffs to Ha’ula Beach where you can enjoy more solitude than on any other beach in the vicinity. You also can walk all the way from Ha’ula Beach along the shore to the Hyatt, a memorable 8-mile round trip.

Perfect Day #31 Po’ipu Beach to Lawa’i Bay

You can enjoy Po’ipu Beach and Lawa’i Bay on a daytrip, but it makes much more sense to base yourself in the Po’ipu area for a week and mix days at one or several beaches with cruises, sightseeing in the Po’ipu-Lawa’i-Koloa area, and trips to Koloa, Kalaheo, Hanapepe, Waimea, Waimea Canyon and Koke’e State Park, and possibly beaches in West Kaua’i.

Koloa Landing & Lawa’i. West of Po’ipu Beach at the beginning of Lawa’i Road, Koloa Landing at Whalers Cove is a favorite spot year-round for scuba diving. At the peak of 19th century whaling days, the cove and landing at Koloa was the third most active port in Hawai’i after Honolulu and Lahaina. Lawa’i Beach (next to the Beach House Restaurant) is one of the south shore’s best snorkeling spots. Snuba Tours of Kaua’i takes customers to Lawa’i Beach for snuba (the air tank on a raft is connected to divers with a 20 ft. hose). Lawa’i Beach also is the end of ocean kayak trips from Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor.

Prince Kuhio Park. Only a mile from Koloa on Lawa’i Road, the monument at Prince Kuhio Park marks the 1871 birthplace of Prince Kuhio, the last heir to the throne, who became the Territory of Hawai’i’s Congressional delegate until 1922. The park also features the Ho’ai Heiau, the impressive remains of an ancient temple.

Sunset Cruise. End the day with a 2-hour sunset cruise aboard the 63’ catamaran Blue Dolphin that leaves from Kukuiula Harbor off Lawa’i Road just before you get to the Botanical Garden Visitor Center.

National Tropical Botanical Garden. About two miles further down Lawa’i Road from Prince Kuhio Park is the visitor’s center for the National Tropical Botanical Garden (NTBG). The NTBG in this location consists of the McBryde Garden (self-guided tours every hour, 9:30am-2:30pm, and guided tours, Monday, 9:30am, 2½ hours); and the 100-acre Allerton Garden (742-2623, tours Mon.-Sat., 9, 10am, 1pm and 2pm, 2½ hours, $). The Visitor Center, across the street from Spouting Horn Beach Park, includes interpretive displays of 2600 different plant species, a gift shop and a place to sign up for tours.

Spouting Horn. From a hole in the lava reef, a waterspout under pressure from the sea shoots as high as 50’ into the air. Thanks to another adjoining vent in the reef, water that gushes from the blowhole is accompanied by a loud moaning or groaning sound. (Caution: don’t stand between the blowhole and the ocean). A good selection of Ni’ihau shell necklaces is sold here (ask for a certificate of authenticity) or wait until you get to the Hawaiian Trading Post to shop for a genuine Ni’ihau necklace.

Hawaiian Trading Post. Backtrack on Lawa’i Road, turn left on Po’ipu Road (Hwy. 520), continue through Koloa, and turn left on Hwy 530, Koloa Road, through Lawa’i Valley to Hwy. 50. At the intersection is the Hawaiian Trading Post offering the largest collection of authentic Ni’ihau shell leis on Kaua’i. Women on the island of Ni’ihau traditionally collect, clean, and drill Ni’ihau shells and string them into beautiful leis. If you wonder why these leis cost hundreds or thousands of dollars, it takes thousands of shells to make a lei and as few as 5-6 shells can be prepared for stringing in a day.

Golf, Beachwalking and Shopping. Sign up for a challenging morning on the 6,959-yard, par-72 Po’ipu Bay Resort Golf Course, the Kiahuna Golf Club or try the 9-hole Kuku’iolono Golf Course in Kalaheo. Pack a picnic lunch and take a beach walk along Maha’ulepu’s lithified cliffs, visit secluded Ha’ula Beach, and beachcomb at Kawailoa Beach. Return to Po’ipu for shopping and dinner at Roy’s Po’ipu Bar & Grill in the Po’ipu Shopping Village or The Kiawe Grill in Marriott’s Waiohai Beach Club.

Horseback Riding, 4WD and Botanical Gardens. Take a 2- or 3-hour escorted horseback ride or a 4WD back-road tour on the cane-roads of the South Shore. Have lunch in Kalaheo at the Kalaheo Café & Coffee Co. and visit the Hawaii Trading Post to see its large collection of Ni’ihau shell necklaces. Visit the Japanese and Hawaiian gardens and enjoy the seacoast view at Kuku’iolono Park. Return to Po’ipu for relaxation, drinks and pupus before an Italian dinner on the open deck at Casa di Amici.

Garden Touring, Snorkeling and Shopping. Take a guided tour of McBryde Gardens at 9 am. Spend the rest of the morning snorkeling around the tombolo at Po’ipu Beach Park. Have a delicious lunch at Casablanca at Kiahuna or The Dock at the Grand Hyatt. Relax and shop in the afternoon at the Po’ipu Shopping Village or the Hyatt Regency Kaua’i. Visit Spouting Horn at sunset. Stroll through the beautiful gardens of the Plantation Gardens Restaurant, have drinks and pupus and either stay for a marvelous dinner or move on for another experience to the Beach House Restaurant that offers outstanding ocean views next to the water, excellent food and wine choices, and one of our favorite spots to watch the sun go down.

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