I had a wonderful experience working with Kaia and designing my husband's 50th birthday…read morecelebration. Juggling all the different pieces was difficult for me from afar, and Kaia was able to streamline and simplify, ask questions to clarify, and was clearly very strong at coordinating a lot of moving pieces. We wired a slack guitarist, Paul, who was so sweet and totally knowledgeable around the history of music on the islands which my husband and guests loved. While he claimed to be back ground music which could be totally fine for another party, we so enjoyed giving him our attention as it was just so pleasant while we enjoyed our cocktails and settled into the groove of the night (We hired White Ginger for catering, also recommended!) The one fire dancer, 2 drummers and 2 dancers performances went off without a glitch, and the performers were gratefully adaptable to the space, as the rain and winds were a bit tough, so they had to move creatively within the space, which they did, with grandeur and integrity. I was so pleased, and have every reason to put my fingers together for another manifestation for friends and family! We were an intimate group of 6 adults and 1 fire dancing loving child, and it was all just right (even if we wished others were lucky enough to be in attendance - they would have been a great combo for a 20 person or more party easily!)

MAGICAL!! My FOUR-OH birthday . KAIA thanks for all you did... Your dancers were 5 star, Erin,…read moreMaddison,Phoenix, Emma,... Highly recommend adding this company to your celebrations... MAHALO NUI LOA (Thank you very much)

All we expected! Note: going early to spend extra time in…read morethe gardens isn't really an option. They open at 4:30. They take your picture on the way in ($30, ready at the show if you want to purchase it), then we boarded the tram. The guide shares about the plants, views, some history, and points out many things along the ride. We were free to roam the gardens until the imu ceremony. Many beautiful plants, trees, picturesque spots. I can see why weddings happen here! I found a beautiful spent flower on the ground I was curious about and took it to one of the aunties. She didn't know, but immediately brought me to another family member who identified it right away. So helpful! You can claim your dinner spot if you'd like (groups are reserved, otherwise it's open) while everyone's exploringthe grounds. When it's time to open the imu, the host explains the culture and history in an engaging way, then it's time to eat! They have a good system for sending tables up to eat so nobody's rushing. Mai tais (open bar included) were smooth and delicious! Food was excellent, all you can eat. Plenty of time to eat, enjoy company, listen to the music (wasn't too loud--yay!) while talking, and then we headed to the show. The seats were padded stadium seats, and rather comfortable. The show lasted about 50 minutes. Professional and nicely done. We both loved our entire time there. We'd been told this is the one to go to, but we searched Yelp anyway. It was clear from the reviews it was a good fit for us and we were not disappointed. Spendy, yes, but for dinner and a show (and the tour through the gardens), it's not that bad. We were very pleased.

Been here a few times over the years. Everything is thoughtfully planned. Lots to see, eat and do!…read more Full of entertainment and energy. They do go the extra mile with entertainment after dinner!

Smith's Tropical Paradise was everything we could have hoped for as our wedding venue. The grounds…read moreare absolutely stunning, and it's clear how much love and care goes into maintaining the gardens. Every path, flower bed, and tree created an incredible setting that made our wedding day feel magical. No matter where you looked, there was another beautiful view, and our photos turned out better than we ever imagined because the entire property is so picturesque. One of the things we loved most was being able to choose the exact spot for our ceremony. Walking the grounds and finding the place that felt perfect for us made our wedding feel incredibly personal. The flexibility to make the space our own was something we truly appreciated, and it made the day even more special. A special thank you to Momi and Adrea, who were genuinely wonderful throughout the entire experience. They were always kind, helpful, and supportive, making the planning process and the wedding day itself so much easier. Their care and guidance helped make an already beautiful venue feel even more special. Smith's Tropical Paradise will always have a special place in our hearts because it's where we began our marriage. If you're looking for a venue with breathtaking, impeccably maintained gardens, endless beautiful ceremony locations, and people who truly care about making your day memorable, we couldn't recommend Smith's Tropical Paradise more highly.

Beautiful tropical paradise! Arrive early to the luau for the tram ride that takes you completely…read morearound their facility and grounds! The tram ride is very quick. Not sure if they're just trying to get everyone in and out to prep for the luau, but I would have loved a more relaxed pace. We are, after all, on island time! LOL! To the left you'll see this, to the right you'll see this...it was a lot to see in a short amount of time. It's also fun to walk around the grounds a bit and see things on your own. It's all beautiful, so take it all in before the luau!

I just received a student massage from Lizzy and have to say- it was incredible!! She was…read moreprofessional, attentive and completely tuned in with what my body needed. It was both relaxing and highly therapeutic! Do yourself a favor and get one before she is out on her own with a full schedule! ;)

I had a wonderful massage experience with student massage therapist, Christina. She did exactly…read morewhat I asked her to do and knew how to work on my knots.It definitely felt more like a professional massage than one from a student. So glad I went, definitely worth it.

Shop was relocated to area from bigger shop. A bit hidden but very unique products. Definitely…read moreworth stopping in for a peek.

This amazing pottery studio is hidden away off the main highway. There is a sign to turn down a…read morenarrow drive and the studio is a shack in the back. Free parking in front of the studio. Please note that the pottery here is not cheap but is unlike any other pottery you may have seen. We were immediately greeted and had a tour of the open air studio. I bought a mug and it is amazing.

We stopped in here on our first day on the island to check it out since we were shopping and I'd…read morebeen thinking about upgrading my ukulele. We met Lucky and he was very helpful and friendly. He was patient and answered all my questions. He also let me try out several different ukuleles. I found out they were having a killer sale and they also would ship the instrument to my home back on the mainland. I told him I'd come back prior to our leaving the island. When I returned, Lucky was there as well as Sam, the owner and Lucky's dad. Sam was super cool as well. He answered more of my questions and showed me many options. I knew I wanted to upgrade to a tenor ukulele since my first one is a soprano. He was willing to honor the sale for the soprano ukuleles for the tenor I picked. I honestly feel I got an amazing deal for a beautiful instrument. I chose a ukulele with a Sitka spruce soundboard, ebony fretboard and bridge, gold pearl block inlays and around the head with the Kamoa diamond, walnut head and spalted maple backsides. It's gorgeous! He had several of the model I wanted, and we were able to get me the #1 edition of that model. I think he said only 12 had been made for the year. Score! They also took the time to lower the action on the fretboard so the strings were set closer. We jammed a little and then Sam and Lucky played for me as well. It was a really great experience! Shipping was super quick. My ukulele was delivered the day we got back! I love it! Thank you, Sam, Lucky and Kamoa!

Excellent customer service and attention to detail. Sam was extremely helpful tuning and listening…read moreto the sound. A few little lessons. They shipped my ukulele right to our home in CA. One of the highlights of our visit!

My wife and I saw the shop as we drove by and had to come back to see all the cool stuff. Ambrose…read moreand Marta are 2 of the coolest down to earth people you will meet. My wife hit all the designed clothes with Marta and Ambrose showed me around his shop and projects he is working on. How he is playing with resins and evolving with them to create new work. Amazing stuff. He knows more about the water and surfing and how it relates to life than any other person on the island. Was a true pleasure netting them both and learning some new things. Bought a few things to take back to the Midwest and some new friends on the Island.

The owner Ambrose is such a funny and talented person. He was super friendly and explained his art…read moreworks. All of the surf boards were made by him. If you visit Kauai, you have to check this local artist and surf board designer.

We were told to go to First Saturdays by a local and it did not disappoint! It was so fun to be…read morewhere the locals come once a month. There are a lot of restaurants and shops in the area. On First Saturdays, local food trucks and vendors come. We had delicious smash burgers from Smith's food truck and lemonade from a local vendor. There were a lot of local artists selling jewelry, clothing, and other art pieces. Locals come from all over the island, including a family parading their classic cars! Come early to secure parking as it does get crowded after 6 pm.

It's quite an event, a lot of booths but in terms of art items, I don't feel like buying them in…read moredim lights and crowded environment and I don't see many people buying them. A lot of food trucks, not a lot of drinks stands though. It's fun to walk around and grab a bite at the food truck.