Tunnels Beach

Dotted with postcard-worthy beaches, scenic hikes and unbelievably good restaurants, the Garden Isle is truly paradise.

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.

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.

For anyone who has ever wondered how places like Pearl Harbor and Lanikai got their names.