Beautiful botanical gardens in Kauai with ties to Sonoma County and the Schultz family!…read more We did the self-guided tour, only available on Thursdays. Spent a little over an hour walking through the beautifully-maintained and peaceful property, admiring the colorful plants and playful sculptures. Docents were scattered around the property and happily shared lots of intel and stories. Sue, the Spice Girl, was a hit!

Gorgeous natural reserve botanical garden that is easy to walk through…read more Soul enriching peaceful beauty.

Came on a Tuesday, party of 2, for the 9:30am tour (they only do one 3 hour tour per day), price…read morewas $125 per person. Now I originally was aghast that a botanical garden tour was this expensive, but after doing it, I think it's actually well worth the price. This isn't one of those gardens you can just walk in and wander around - it's guided tours only with staff. Pros: - Probably the most entertaining and varied botanical garden tour I've ever done, complete with a chocolate tasting sit-down learning experience with the guides. - It's BEAUTIFUL - and doubles as a leisurely hike if you're very able-bodied. It felt like a very HAWAII experience given the lush greenery, the number of new plants I had never seen before, and fun facts about Kauai and this specific botanical garden. - There's different "stops" on the tour where you'll get to try more uncommon fruits and bites (we had longan, rambutan, apple banana, sugarcane plant, and this really delicious honey!!) and you get to try a cacao fruit (which tastes nothing like chocolate lol) - they provide organic herbal bug spray if you don't bring your own - Pretty easy to find, the staff were super communicative beforehand via email and text with directions - Our tour guide Lauren was super knowledgeable and answered all our questions kindly, even when she was visibly quite pregnant! I was impressed at her stamina - I personally liked that it was a pretty "active" tour, where you hike across a bridge, uphill a bit, etc. You should definitely wear comfortable walking or hiking shoes, because the dirt can get pretty wet if it rains. I wore hiking pants and hiking shoes and felt pretty comfortable, and I felt sorry for people who came in sandals - The chocolate tasting was really unique - we got to try their in-house chocolate that had notes of cinnamon - and they said that it was a cinnamon tree in their grove where water would pass that gave it this flavor! - They also provide walking sticks and umbrellas for people if you want them - Reservation only, online booking in advance - I think this preserves the magical vibe of this nature-y place and keeps the quality of the service high - The staff clearly love and care about what they do, which is very refreshing to see! Cons: - It can be pretty strenuous if you are elderly or have orthopedic issues.

We had an amazing time on our visit to Princeville Botanical Gardens. The vast beauty of the…read moregardens were surreal. Our guide was wonderful and knowledgeable. She answered questions and explain many details of the tour. Along the way we tasted many fruits grown in the garden. The chocolate tasting was more than just a tasting. We learned so much and enjoyed many varieties of chocolate. It is truly an interactive tour. We had several younger people and it was wonderful seeing them ask questions and engage with the group.

KAUAI FARMACY is off the beaten path and I love it…read more They offer Tea Tasting Events and we couldn't make it to those so I figured we could drive up there to check out the store anyway. Well, the "shop" is actually a small trailer beside their lanai, which they were busy setting up for lunch for their farm workers. How cool was that? I don't think anyone is supposed to be there when there is no Tea Tasting Event, but they were gracious enough to accomodate us and even allowed us to buy tea drinks. Like they made it for us and served it! I might have ruined it for everyone else now though and they will make sure that they are closed outside of the event times. Sorry! The LOVE POTION TEA was weirdly soothing. Felt like I was wrapped in a blanket indoors looking out of a window on a rainy day. The TROPICAL HIBISCUS felt like I was in a tropical island. Oh wait... Anyway, I love how I couldn't really pinpoint the flavors, but the feelings the tea evoked is clear. Tasted, and bought, some honeys too. Interesting take on the honeys. They had spices and nuts so they were more like marmalades that honeys that you could add to your teas. The garden is beautiful. There is limited parking, but it's surrounded by beautiful greeneries, fruits and flowering plants. It was a beautiful outing for sure.

This place is quite overpriced with pretty much zero customer service. 1oz of gotu kola for $55…read more(2oz is $18 at homegrownherbalist.net) and it came in a clear glass bottle rather than the recommended dark amber. Also, I ordered it on May 27th with no response for 7 days, so I called. No answer and the recording states it doesn't take messages. So I sent an email on June 3rd asking them to cancel my order and refund my money. Instead, they sent me an email the next day saying they have shipped my order today, "mahalo". Almost like a sarcastic response. No explanation, apology or even acknowledgment. The order finally arrived on June 10th. Ridiculous. I won't order from them again and I recommend anyone searching for organic, home grown products to try Homegrownherbalist.net. Dr Patrick Jones has lots of yt vids explaining all kinds of herbs and he grows tons of stuff on his property in Idaho. All organic and harvested at the perfect time. He was a veterinarian for 30 years and is also a naturopathic doctor and an herbalist. What a wealth of knowledge! He's very reasonably priced and ships his products out immediately.

Beautiful trail and very easy to do. Majority flat so I'd rate it beginner. It's anywhere from…read more4.3-4.6 miles round trip depending on what paths you take. Definitely had to be careful after rain days since the trail can be muddy. Loved that the trail was well explained with multiple signs. Portable potty are located at the entrance from the community center and there are not bathrooms the whole way so be prepared. Well worth the trip since you get to check out stone dam at the end! Note - You must sign the google doc before entering since it's private property. Do it before you arrive online since signal is spotty!

This peaceful walking trail/hike was perfect. It's an easy, approximate 4 miles of simple nature,…read morebeauty. The vegetation, flowers, horses, butterflies, and raindrops from the large trees are stunning. Shaded and easy for all ages.

My wife & I have stayed at the peaceful North Country Farms twice. Once for our honeymoon and once…read moreas our first vacation since the world was hit with the pandemic because we knew from the first trip that the space was magical + it is private and secluded. We just spent 11 nights in the garden cottage and it's hard to leave. The farm is in an area of the island that makes it easy to get to the beaches, Hanalei, the fish market, a cute & good coffee shop. The cottage itself is great for a couple - comfortable bed, kitchenette, and an outdoor shower that is absolutely amazing. Lee, the owner of the property is very kind, gracious, thoughtful and accommodating. We very much look forward to our next visit to Kauai and a third visit to this special place.

A warm and romantic hideaway that met all our needs and desires. The host was most accommodating,…read morethe farming landscape serene and satisfying from sun up to sun down and past. Would recommend to everyone. Thank you for making our stay on this paradise island absolutely wonderful.

The beach was great. A little hard to get directions on line but once found . Thanks to a post on…read moreyelp

My family and I stayed at the Dali Hale Estate for 7 days to celebrate my parents 50th anniversary…read more It was an amazing, once-in-a-lifetime experience. The property was amazing with 8 bedrooms (4 upstairs and 4 downstairs), a huge kitchen, a family room, sitting room and media room there was plenty of room for everyone. It was beautifully kept and was stocked with towels, toys, and sports equipment. The house manager was readily available to answer any questions. The walk down to Secret Beach has 360 steep stairs so it was a workout getting back up but the beach is breaking and very quiet although you may see a little bit of nude bathing. The house offers the most amazing views of the ocean, sand and lighthouse. I would highly recommend!

Our tour guide Allison, was very informative. The tour was nice but a bit long... It was all about…read moredark chocolate, and some very different flavors! So if you're not a dark chocolate lover or have an open palate, it might not be for you..Overall , we enjoyed it!!!

Super interactive and educational program. What a lovely way to spend the morning and....the…read morechocolate tasting was quite entertaining and analytical. We learned so much of the history, biology and social aspects of something I took for granted. No longer!

Great great service for our North Shore! Carry on! Staff is…read moreover the top helpful and spends time showing us around and taking the time to explain in detail! Many thanks!

The Kauai Seascapes Nursery has a large variety of plants - indoors as well as outdoors. The fruit…read moretrees are beautiful and seem to be very healthy. The flowers are amazing. So many to choose from ... have to return and buy more!

We came to the park for the weekly Farmers' Market hosted here…read more The community park is quite impressive. It has tiered parking areas, & well maintained greenery & grounds. Most impressive was the children's jungle gym area, with many large wooden structures for play & exploring. Very cool. The kids really enjoyed this jungle gym. I like the Community Center design & structure; it has large wooden perimeter fence & wooden gate doors, like a jungle fortress- it looks like the Jurassic Park Gate (*Jurassic Park was filmed in part on Kauai). Community Center holds concerts & events.

This is such a sweet place to put your gear in neutral and coast. The quaint market, coffee, and…read moredessert shops were an added pleasant surprise. The mini-golf is good-natured fun, and the staff super-personable and mellow. I'm so glad we went.

Located on the northernmost tip of Kauai, Kilauea Lighthouse was built in 1913 and served as a…read morebeacon for traveling ships approaching the island. Nowadays, although outdated and no longer in service, this lighthouse still serves as a popular beacon for tourists visiting one of the most frequently visited attractions on the island. Situated within the Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, you'll have to pay admissions in order to enter. We serendipitously showed up on one of the admission-free day without even realizing it, so was only subject to the $1 reservation fee. There are several parking lots after you pay, all of which fill up fast. However, the ranger will direct you where to find available spots. The walk to the lighthouse will treat you to some breathtaking views of the cliffs and water below. And if you're lucky, some nice variety of marine life in addition to the plethora of birds flying around. We happened to see a swimming sea turtle at one point at the cliffs below thanks to the crystal-clear Hawaii waters. And although you can walk right up to the lighthouse to take pictures, entrance into the lighthouse itself is barred as they have suspended tours inside.

Super beautiful lighthouse lookout ! Loved stopping by here- drive slow this is NeNe territory !read more