All Posts

news

Art Walk at Kukui'ula Lights Up Poipu This Weekend

Art Walk at Kukui'ula Lights Up Poipu This Weekend The south shore's finest evening event returns this Saturday. The Art Walk at Shops at Kukui'ula — April 1...

Apr 10, 2026 · Cora Blackwell
entertainment

Katchafire and Anuhea Headline Kauai's Spring Music Lineup

Katchafire and Anuhea Headline Kauai's Spring Music Lineup Kauai doesn't host many arena shows — there's no arena. What it has instead is an intimate live-mu...

Apr 10, 2026 · Cora Blackwell
neighborhoods

Hanapepe on a Friday When the Art Walks

Hanapepe on a Friday When the Art Walks Hanapepe calls itself "Kauai's Biggest Little Town," and the self-deprecation is earned and charming. The main street...

Apr 10, 2026 · Cora Blackwell
tips

Hidden Gems: Kauai Secrets Only Locals Know

Every city has its well-known attractions, but the real magic of Kauai lies in the places and experiences that don't make it into the guidebooks. After years...

Apr 9, 2026 · Cora Blackwell
outdoors

The Kalalau Trail's First Two Miles and Why They're Enough

The Kalalau Trail's First Two Miles and Why They're Enough The full Kalalau Trail is 11 miles along the Na Pali Coast, requires a permit, and will test every...

Apr 9, 2026 · Cora Blackwell
culture

Waimea Town and the Fort That Remembers First Contact

Waimea Town and the Fort That Remembers First Contact On the southwest coast of Kauai, where the Waimea River meets the Pacific, sits the town of Waimea and ...

Apr 9, 2026 · Cora Blackwell
events

Upcoming Events in Kauai

Here are the top events and happenings in Kauai, Hawaii for the upcoming season. From annual festivals to sports, concerts, and cultural celebrations — mark ...

Apr 8, 2026 · Cora Blackwell
nightlife

Tahiti Nui on a Night the Slack Key Plays

Tahiti Nui on a Night the Slack Key Plays Tahiti Nui on Kuhio Highway in Hanalei is Kauai's most famous bar, not because it's fancy — it emphatically is not ...

Apr 8, 2026 · Cora Blackwell
daytrip

Waimea Canyon at the Hour the Colors Argue

Waimea Canyon at the Hour the Colors Argue Waimea Canyon — the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific," a nickname Mark Twain probably didn't give it but that everyone...

Apr 8, 2026 · Cora Blackwell
dining

Kauai Dining Guide: Where the Locals Eat

Kauai, Hawaii has a dining scene that reflects the soul of the city. From beloved institutions to exciting new arrivals, here are six restaurants you absolut...

Apr 7, 2026 · Cora Blackwell
history

The Sugar Plantation Legacy That Built the Island

The Sugar Plantation Legacy That Built the Island For more than a century, sugar was Kauai — the industry that shaped the landscape, imported the labor, buil...

Apr 7, 2026 · Cora Blackwell
tips

Top 10 Things To Do in Kauai

Whether you're visiting Kauai, Hawaii for the first time or looking for something new to do this weekend, here are our picks for the ten best experiences thi...

Apr 6, 2026 · Cora Blackwell
news

Welcome to kauai.chat

Welcome to kauai.chat — your go-to local guide for everything happening in Kauai, Hawaii! Whether you're a lifelong resident, a recent transplant, or plannin...

Apr 5, 2026 · Cora Blackwell

Are you a talented writer?

Love to write about local travel and entertainment? We're seeking talent to help our site with fresh content. If you're interested, let's chat!

Erica Erica — Site Guide
Hi! I'm Erica, your site guide. Ask me anything about how to use kauai.chat!
Hi, I'm Erica! How can I help?
Erica