Mākua Beach

From serene beaches and luxury resorts to family-run restaurants, it’s easy to fall in love with the Garden Isle—trust us.

The ocean surrounding Kauaʻi proves that sometimes the best sightseeing can be found beneath the sea. So, grab a snorkel and a pair of fins and check out the snorkeling spots on Kauaʻi that HAWAIʻI Magazine readers love the most.

Here are the five most beloved beaches on Kaua‘i, as voted on by our readers in our 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards.

From taro doughnuts to the best beach for snorkeling, Hanalei on Kaua‘i’s north shore isn’t just for lovers.

From hiking to a hidden waterfall in Kapaʻa to toasting mai tais in Hanalei, here are our must-dos for your next vacation to the Garden Isle.

It wouldn’t be a trip to Kauaʻi without exploring what’s beneath the sea. Check out the snorkeling spots that HAWAI’I Magazine readers love the most.

Dotted along the entire coastline of Kauaʻi are some of the finest beaches in the state, and here the five HAWAIʻI Magazine readers love most.

From Poʻipū Beach to Hanalei Bay, Kauaʻi has some spectacular beaches; here are the best of the best, according to our readers.

Put these beach adventures on your Hawai‘i bucket list.

Our readers have voted on Kauaʻi’s best underwater views in our 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards.