🏝️🌊 Best of Kauai, Hawaii: What to See, Do and Eat! | Newstates in the States

Explore the entire island of Kauai by land, sea and air with us! From zodiac boat tours and snorkeling the Na Pali coast to epic hikes and incredible Hawaiian cuisine, we'll show you the best of the Garden Island: Kauai, Hawaii.

00:00 Intro to Kauai Travel Video
01:11 Our favorite excursion - Cap't. Andy's Na Pali Coast Rafting Tour
06:41 Where to stay in Kauai
07:10 Hilton Garden Inn - Kapa'a
07:28 Aston Islander on the Beach - Kapa'a
07:38 Kauai Shores Hotel - our favorite!
08:52 Where to eat in Kapa'a
10:55 Visiting Waimea Canyon
13:57 Visiting Hanapepe Town and the Swinging Bridge
15:42 Kauai Coffee
16:32 Free Tastings at Koloa Rum
17:44 Train Tour at Kilohana Plantation (feeding pigs!)
18:31 Wailua Falls and ʻŌpaekaʻa Falls
19:57 So many chickens!
20:25 Haena State Park - shuttle reservations
21:03 Hiking part of the Kalalau Trail
24:11 Exploring a beach cave
25:02 Final thoughts on the Kalalau Trail
25:54 Exploring Hanalei
27:02 Queen's Bath
28:00 Anini Beach
28:25 Kauai by Air with Airventures Hawaii

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We're Howard and Katelyn Newstate, full-time RVers and travelers exploring around the world since 2018. Whether jet setting or in our 2019 Winnebago Navion 24D, each week we take you along with us to discover the people, food and culture of every Newstate we explore.

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[staceysepulveda]

You did a fantastic job. You only missed a few things to do. Kauai Adventures has a tubing tour in Hanamaulu. Very cool. They use the old irrigation tunnels through the cane fields. There is horseback riding and ziplining on the north & south shore. Anini beach is the best place to snorkel. Anahola beach is the best beach with very little tourist. I'm glad you enjoyed our island. 🌺🐓

[ganymeade]

Magical sea turtle and monk seal granted your wish and said hello. Awesome.

[rimasmeleshyus]

Kauai Island is one of the best, I m 35 years old and was living now in Patagonia, but soon, I will return soon

[markgubbins]

Wow !!! It is so beautiful there. I love all the waterfalls, except Howard Falls. LOL

[onealmr]

Caitlyn has such a pure soul. She sees the beauty in everything.

[brenda]

I’ve been to Kauai over 30 times. Just returned from my latest tour and it always warms my heart. Kauai is my favorite place on earth. So glad you enjoyed your time. Great video!

[IAmHawaiian]

Great video!! Love that you mentioned to take your time and slow down. So many visitors arrive and drive like there's no tomorrow. As a Native Hawaiian I thank you for trying your best in pronouncing names of areas and places you've visited. Sadly I am not fluent in my Native language yet strive to pronounce what I know correctly, You folks did great!! Having being born and raised here on Kaua'i and waking up everyday to my island home, listening to the many appreciations of just the islands natural beauty helps to remind me of just how lucky I am to "Live Hawai'i".

[biglexi]

I lived on Kauai and It is definitely the most breathtaking place i have ever been. I miss It everyday!

[cashstt]

Absolutely a fantastic VLOG. You guys did so much and captured it perfectly. Kauai is my favorite island in the world.

[MichaelDobbins-tyzu]

Taking a family trip to Kauai in early November 2023. Thanks for the great tips.

[ront]

Just got back this week (our second time in 10 months!). Kauai is amazing!!!! The best island. We did the crazy hike to the beach and falls on 2 cups of coffeee!! SOS stupid and we knew better. If you do the hike, eat up and bring plenty of snacks!

[christopherbooz]

Glad this video popped up to watch. Planning stages of Kauai in 2025. Definitely saved this vid. It was great and informative.

[kitanaskeeper]

Not sure how this ended up in my recommends but it just so happens I’m visiting Kauai in two days for the first time. This vid was super helpful and y’all look like you have such a blast wherever you go. Thankful to the YT gods for bringing me to you. Aloha 🤙🏼

[susanjohnson]

Everything is so beautiful. The water looks a gem. So gorgeous. Howard you are lucky you didn’t break anything. Food looks amazing! Howard you got your work cut out to beat Kaitlyns surprise for her on her birthday. Thank you for letting us tag along. I am learning so much these videos. Thank you both for sharing! ❤️

[ladikmk]

You two!!! I am sitting here drooling, and it’s not from my supper - lentil soup & grilled cheese sandwich lol. Such a breathtakingly beautiful island - that Na Pali coast is mesmerizing! My Niece travels to Hawaii probably every 6-8 weeks or so for work, and travels to all the islands while she’s there. She loves it so, and from watching your videos, now I know why. It’s heaven on earth!  
Sorry to hear about your tumble Howard, and hope you’re all healed up. Thank goodness it didn’t happen out on the Na Pali trail. Safe travels wherever you are and stay well. Thanks so much for sharing this slice of tropical heaven with all of us.

[maryallen]

I luv the sea Turtles 🐢 💙 😍 and the waterfalls. So beautiful!

[gardengalsu]

Very respectful & much appreciated by a local!

[frankfaber]

I lived on Oahu back in the 80's! Kauai was one of my favorite places to visit!

[lchrisf]

We hiked the kalalau trail about 7 years ago and swam at the water fall. It was a huge feet and it took all day to get there and back but made great memories and got a lot of pictures.