--- title: "Kauai" description: "Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Kauai." canonical: "https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/kauai" locale: "en" --- # Kauai Primary place hint: Kauai ## Breadcrumbs [North America](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/north-america) > [USA](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/usa) > [Hawaii](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/hawaii) > [Kauai](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/kauai) ## Hotel Guides - [Spectacular Hotel Views](https://spectacularhotelviews.com/en/rankings/kauai) (spectacularhotelviews.com) Spectacular Hotel Views is the defintive guide to the world's best hotel views. It has over 600 destination rankings with hotels ranked by view quality, uniqueness, and breadth of availability across the property, has a searchable database of 2,500+ hotels with exceptional views and also allows you to browse by view type. Their Kauai ranking provides a useful guide for finding hotels in Kauai with the best hotel views. ## Travel Guides And Blogs - [Lonely Planet](https://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/usa/hawaii/kauai) (lonelyplanet.com) Lonely Planet is a major travel-publishing brand offering professionally edited destination guides, travel articles, guidebooks, and planning resources. Their Kauai destination guide is a reliable overview of top attractions, expert tips, and standout places such as Waimea Canyon, Na Pali Coast, and Hanalei Bay. - [NOMADasaurus](https://www.nomadasaurus.com/kauai-itinerary/) (nomadasaurus.com) NOMADasaurus is an adventure travel and photography blog with destination guides, sustainable tourism coverage, gear reviews, and visual storytelling. Their Kauai itinerary article is helpful for planning a short island getaway, with options for three, five, and seven days. - [The Planet D](https://theplanetd.com/where-to-stay-in-kauai/) (theplanetd.com) The Planet D is an adventure-travel blog combining destination guides, itineraries, travel tips, photography, and personal adventure stories. Their Kauai accommodation guide gives travelers practical direction on areas and hotels when planning a Hawaiian vacation. - [Expert Vagabond](https://expertvagabond.com/kauai-things-to-do/) (expertvagabond.com) Expert Vagabond is Matthew Karsten's adventure travel and digital nomad blog, covering outdoor travel, photography, budget tips, and living abroad. His Kauai guide is a good fit for active travelers, pairing things to do on the island with an itinerary-style planning angle. - [Wanderlust Chloe](https://www.wanderlustchloe.com/7-day-kauai-itinerary/) (wanderlustchloe.com) Wanderlust Chloe is a UK travel blog focused on destination inspiration, food, hotels, family travel, and polished first-person guides. Their seven-day Kauai itinerary is a polished guide to 15 things to do, including coastlines, beaches, and state parks. - [Y Travel Blog](https://www.ytravelblog.com/best-things-to-do-in-kauai/) (ytravelblog.com) Y Travel Blog is a long-running travel site covering destination guides, family travel, USA travel, Australia travel, and practical advice. Their Kauai article is a helpful planning list, organizing 18 things to do for travelers visiting the Hawaiian island. - [Never Ending Voyage](https://www.neverendingvoyage.com/things-to-do-in-kauai/) (neverendingvoyage.com) Never Ending Voyage is a travel blog focused on detailed independent guides, slow travel, packing light, vegetarian travel, and digital nomad life. Their Kauai guide is practical for independent travelers because it combines things to do with where to stay, eat, shop, and find activities on a map. - [Earth Trekkers](https://www.earthtrekkers.com/best-things-to-do-in-kauai/) (earthtrekkers.com) Earth Trekkers is a family adventure travel site specializing in detailed destination guides, itineraries, hiking guides, road trips, and maps. Their Kauai bucket-list guide is a strong resource for planning around Waimea Canyon, beaches, hikes, surfing, helicopter tours, and places to stay. - [Green Global Travel](https://greenglobaltravel.com/best-kauai-waterfalls/) (greenglobaltravel.com) Green Global Travel is an ecotourism and sustainable travel site focused on conservation, wildlife, national parks, and responsible travel. Their Kauai waterfalls guide is a helpful resource for comparing 15 scenic falls with hiking details, directions, sightseeing context, and distinctive features. - [A Broken Backpack](https://abrokenbackpack.com/best-places-to-snorkel-in-kauai/) (abrokenbackpack.com) A Broken Backpack is a practical long-term-travel and travel-resources blog covering destination guides, living abroad, digital nomad resources, and outdoor travel. Their Kauai snorkeling guide offers practical help for choosing where to go, what to expect, and how to plan time in the water. - [Going Awesome Places](https://goingawesomeplaces.com/kauai-best-beaches/) (goingawesomeplaces.com) Going Awesome Places is an itinerary-focused travel brand built around detailed guides, practical routes, packing lists, and first-hand planning resources. Their Kauai beaches article adds useful planning value by pairing beach ideas with practical notes on finding free parking nearby. - [Trekaroo](https://blog.trekaroo.com/things-to-do-in-kauai/) (blog.trekaroo.com) Trekaroo is a specialist family-travel community and planning resource with guides, reviews, itineraries, and parent-written travel advice. Their Kauai guide is especially helpful for families, focusing on kid-friendly activities that can shape a well-rounded island vacation. - [The World Travel Guy](https://theworldtravelguy.com/what-to-book-kauai/) (theworldtravelguy.com) The World Travel Guy is David Leiter's travel blog, focused on practical adventure guides, scenic places, landmarks, hikes, and photography. His Kauai planning article gives practical advance-booking guidance for six trip elements beyond flights and hotels. - [GlobetrotterGirls](https://globetrottergirls.com/globetrottergirls-guide-to-kauai-hawaii/) (globetrottergirls.com) GlobetrotterGirls is Dani's long-running independent travel blog focused on first-hand independent travel and destination guidance. Her quick Kauai guide is a useful starting point for island highlights, places to visit, and hotel ideas. - [Ciao Bambino](https://ciaobambino.com/blog_destinations/north-america/usa/hawaii/kauai) (ciaobambino.com) Ciao Bambino is a luxury family travel agency with an extensive blog focused on family trip planning. Their Kauai destination hub is a strong planning resource for families, collecting expert posts and trip-planning content in one place. ## Travel Videos - [Yellow Productions](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBNzkFbeuec) (youtube.com) Yellow Productions is a travel channel with guide videos, hotel reviews, restaurant reviews, and travel gear coverage. This Kauai travel guide video is a useful introduction to major attractions, including Waimea Canyon, waterfalls, hiking, historic towns, Kalapaki Beach, and the North Shore. - [Gabriel Traveler](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1AD0n-v0XM) (youtube.com) Gabriel Traveler is a travel channel by Gabriel Morris, sharing travel videos, practical information, and budget travel tips. This travel video covers hiking and camping on Kauai's Na Pali Coast via the 11-mile Kalalau Trail, offering strong context for outdoor-focused planning.