Activities for Your Kauai Honeymoon: Endless Adventure Awaits
You’ll never be bored on your honeymoon in Kauai—endless opportunities for adventure and romance are around every corner! Couples rave about the incredible activities on their Kauai honeymoon. The scenery is world-renowned and has served as the backdrop for blockbuster Hollywood movies, including *Jurassic Park* and *Six Days, Seven Nights*. Our experts can design the **Ultimate Kauai Honeymoon** itinerary, giving you the best advice on what to see and do.
Kauai Beaches- Small Secluded Coves to wide stretches of golden sand
Kauai’s beaches are some of the most beautiful and unique in all of Hawaii.
Poipu Beach: Located on the sunniest side of the island, Poipu was named one of America’s Best Beaches by Travel Channel. This series of golden sand crescents is perfect for **snorkeling, swimming, boogie-boarding, and surfing, and even features a natural ocean wading pool.
Polihale Beach: Known as the “longest” stretch of beach in Hawaii. This seventeen-mile wilderness area, marked by 100-foot sand dunes and desert cactus, sits at the spectacular edge of the Na Pali Coast. It offers endless **beachcombing** and remarkable sunsets over the Forbidden Island of Niihau.
Kauai Water Sports: Surfing, Snorkeling & Diving
Surfing in Kauai
Kauai is home to infamous waves and iconic surfing legends. Favorite surf spots include Poipu Beach, Hanalei Bay, Tunnels Beach, and Shipwrecks Beach. Take a surf lesson or rent a stand-up paddleboard from our partners, Hoku Water Sports, for a gentler introduction to the water.
A variety of snorkeling awaits you in Kauai
Snorkeling is a fun and exciting activity for honeymooners. Poipu Beach is a prime hotspot, known for crystal-clear waters where you can spot sea turtles, exotic colorful fish, reefs, and maybe even dolphins. Rent equipment easily from the on-site Hoku Water Sports hut.
Scuba Diving-Explore Kauai’s abundant undersea world!
Couples will need to be certified for this amazing Kauai activity, the island offers excellent dive sites from many beaches. Discover **cave explorations and lava tubes** on boat or night dives. Experienced divers often explore the east and west shores, while beginners are recommended to start on the north or south shores (Poipu, Hanalei).
Kauai Surfing- home to infamous waves and surfing legends
Kauai is home to infamous waves and iconic surfing legends. Favorite surf spots on the island include Poipu Beach, Salt Pond, Allerton’s, Kukuiula Harbor, Davidson’s at Kekaha, Pakalas, Lawai Beach (also called P.K.’s Centers and Acid Drop), Shipwrecks Beach, Nawiliwili Harbor, Hanalei Bay, Tunnels Beach, and Cannons. The team at Hoku Water Sports can take you out for a surf lesson or take is easy with stand-up paddleboard rentals at Kauai beachfront hotel.
Scuba Diving in and around Kauai
Scuba diving in Kauai together on your honeymoon can be a fun activity, however you will both need to be certified before you book a dive in Kauai. The island undersea has n abundance of sites to dive from many of the various beaches are good for both beginners and experienced divers. Boat dives, night dives, and other dive tours offer plenty of sea life to discover with cave explorations and lava tubes. Experienced divers can explore the east and west shores, while those new to scuba are recommended to start on the north or south shores (Hanalei, Kee Beach, or Poipu Beach).
Snorkeling on the isle of Paradise
Snorkeling on Kauai is a very popular sport for honeymooners and snorkeling off Poipu Beach is one of the prime hotspots for snorkeling in crystal clear waters, see sea turtles, exotic colorful fish, reefs, and maybe dolphins. Rent fins, a mask and snorkel from the on-site Hoku Water Sports hut. Enjoy a specially designed tour of the Napali coastline to see sea caves, waterfalls, and other pristine wilderness areas
Land Exploration: Hiking, Biking & Canyons
Hiking and Biking on Kauai Island
Hiking is a treasured and romantic way to tour the island’s pristine beaches and valleys. Trails range from easy to challenging, including notable paths like Kuilau, Moalepe, Kalalau, Waimea Canyon, and Kokee
For serious cyclists, the Waimea Canyon trail offers the thrill of a lifetime: an exhilarating 13-mile, 100% downhill ride. Bike rentals are available at the Hoku Watersports hut.
Kauai Kayaking
Ocean Thrills: Book a thrilling ocean kayaking course, with options including a journey along the spectacular Na Pali Coast
Kauai Helicopter Tours: The Ultimate View
A helicopter ride over Kauai is an incredible and exhilarating experience. Witness spectacular scenery, including the Waimea Canyon, the Na Pali Coast, and the waterfalls made famous in movies. The highlight is flying into the “Blue Hole” in the heart of the Mt. Waiale’ale crater, where waterfalls cascade in every direction.
Kauai Zip Lining
Ready for an adrenaline rush on your Kauai Honeymoon? Put on a harness and soar over Kauai’s breathtaking valleys and streams! Embark on a series of zip line crossings or walk through the treetops and over waterfalls on a thrilling suspension bridge.
Kauai Championship Golf
Sprawled between lush mountains and rugged ocean cliffs, **Poipu Bay Golf Course** boasts 18 championship holes designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. The course is recognized as one of America’s finest and played host to the annual PGA Grand Slam of Golf for over a decade. Experience the sheer pleasures and challenges of this visually stunning course.
Shopping on Kauai
Explore the resort’s 12,000 square feet of retail shops, featuring everything from luxury items to local Hawaiian artistry, including Tori Richard aloha wear, Na Hoku fine jewelry, and local fine woodworking from Martin and MacArthur.
Kauai Hiking Tip: for serious hikers get the book Kauai Revealed to get started. Trails range from easy to challenging with notables’ trails including Kuilau, Moalepe, Kalalau, Waimea Canyon, Kokee, and Powerline.
Local Kauai biking trails range from easy to challenging with Waimea Canyon offering serious bikers the thrill of a lifetime. This canyon trail is a 100% downhill and makes for an exhilarating 13-mile ride. Bikers can also enjoy stops for scenic photos, chances to learn about local history and culture plus cruise many of the flat roads available. Bike rentals can be found at the on-site Hoku Watersports hut.
