Several exciting boat tours will take you to the magical and romantic Napali Coast. Zodiac tours, catamaran cruises, whale watching tours, and scuba and snorkeling tours, leave from Hanalei, Lihue, Poipu, Hanapepe and Port Allen. A sunset sail on a smooth ocean catamoran is a honeymoon experience you will remember forever.

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The North Shore of Kauai is a true surfing mecca. On Kauai, there are nearly as many surf spots as there are beaches. Besides World famous Tunnels Beach, there are several excellent surf spots including Kalihiwai Bay, Anini Beach, and Hanalei Bay. In Poipu, on the South Shore, you will find world famous Brennecke's Beach, the body surfing capital of Hawaii, as well as several other world class surfing spots.

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Deciding which beach to visit might be your most challenging daily task. You can drive to Kee beach which is at the roads end near Hanalei, and enjoy some of the best snorkeling and finest sunsets in the world. All along the main highway, you'll find turnoffs to many romantic and hidden beaches.There are swimming beaches, shelling beaches, sunset beaches, beaches with lots of activity, and beaches where you can be totally alone. Kauai's beaches are unrivaled, and are among the best and most romantic beaches you will find anywhere on the planet.
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There are 3 excellent riding stables on Kauai that will give you a taste of Kauai's off the road, pristine beauty. Both Silver Falls Ranch and Princeville Stables on the North Shore, offer 3 hour trail rides through Kauai's back country to a beautiful waterfall, for a picnic and a swim. A drive to the South Shore in Poipu will take to you to CJM stables for a 2 hour coastline trail ride to the remote Mahalepu Beach area.

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Anini Beach on the North Shore offers very good snorkeling along a 3 mile coastline enclosed by a long outer reef. Inside the reef, you will encounter a myriad of colorful tropical fish and several species of coral. 40 minutes to the North will take you to Ke'e Beach, and Tunnels Beach both known for their good water clarity.  For the more adventurous, several boat tours offer snorkeling trips to reef areas along the Napali Coast. In Poipu, several dive shops offer guided beach snorkeling tours, equipment rentals, and off shore dives to the best spots.

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The trail head gateway to the Napali Coast is found adjacent to Kee Beach at the road's end. A day of hiking into remote Hanakapiai Valley has been the highlight of many honeymoons. From the beach, you can hike to the magnificent Hanakapiai Falls. Short day hikes can be enjoyed from trails beginning above Opaekaa Falls lookout in Wailua. From The Koke'e Lodge, on the Northwest side of Kauai, you can hike several trails that meander throughout Kauai's ethereal mountain country, where you will encounter plant and bird species found no where else on earth.

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Tennis courts abound on Kauai. A drive North to Princeville Resort will bring you to two excellent tennis Clubs. The Hanalei Bay Resort has  7 courts overlooking Hanalei Bay, and The Princeville Tennis Club has 6 courts. Both clubs are open to the public, and have on site tennis pros, a racquet shop, and equipment rentals. Other very good facilities are found  in Lihue at The Kauai Lagoons, and in Poipu at The Kiahuna Racquet Club, and The Poipu Hyatt.

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You can enjoy miles of tropical water skiing along the Wailua River, the only navigable river in Hawaii. Equipment rental and instruction is available nearby in Kapaa town.

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Deep sea fishing charter boats are found on both the North and South shores of Kauai. Half and full day charters with all fishing gear included are available at Anini Beach, Hanalei Town, Lihue, Poipu and Port Allen. Excellent Sea Captains offer private and group charters to offshore areas that are teeming with exciting game fish such sailfish, marlin, and yellow fin tuna.

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Kauai's polo team is world class. The Kauai Polo Club is located across from Anini Beach Park, on the North Shore, and matches are held each Sunday during the season. Enjoying a tropical polo match on a sunny Sunday afternoon, while looking out on the blue Pacific Ocean, is an experience you will not want to miss.

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Windsurfing at its best is found at Tunnels Beach, on the North Shore, and at Anini Beach, where  companies offer equipment rentals and lessons. Other favorite spots are Hanalei Bay and Poipu Beach. You may rent equipment in Hanalei, and drive to any spot you wish. Shipwreck Beach on the South side in Poipu, is strictly for very experienced windsurfers.

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Good kayaking is the rule in the Kalihiwai River, near Anini Beach. Both ocean and fresh water kayaks can be rented in several island locations, and can be easily strapped to the roof of your car for transport anywhere on the island. Other favorite spots include the Menehune fishponds in Lihue and all along the shoreline of Poipu.

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Kauai's clean, clear offshore waters attract scuba divers from all over the world. There is a dive shop in almost every town on the island, so gear rental, air, and instruction can be easily found. Scuba lessons and certification for beginners is available at The Hanalei Bay Resort, on the North Shore, in a five acre pool, complete with man made waterfalls, and on the South Shore in Poipu.

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Several boat companies host a variety of sailing tours in large, seaworthy, ocean catamarans. Sunset cruises are very romantic, and come complete with cocktails and gorgeous sunsets. There are also leisurely sailing tours down the Napali Coast which can be booked from many companies around the island.

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A helicopter tour is the only way most people can see the magnificent beauty of Kauai's remote interior. Tours leave from Princeville Airport, on the North Shore, and also from Lihue and Port Allen. There are few experiences that can match a helicopter flight over the most beautiful island in the world.

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Shopping centers, and charming mom and pop stores, good restaurants and night spots are abundant on Kauai. Major shopping centers are found in Princeville, Kapaa, Lihue, and Poipu, and most have a large, modern grocery market, several good restaurants, art galleries, clothing stores, and everything you might expect. The island has an abundance of gift shops that sell items which are crafted by local artists. There are many roadside stands with exotic tropical fruits, organic produce, and flower leis. In Poipu, at the Spouting Horn Park, you will find an outdoor flea market where you can buy shell jewelry and all sorts of tourist items at good prices.