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Kauai, HI with Kids: Where to Stay, What to do and What to bring.
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items I have been visiting Kauai since 1998 and it is one of my happy places. I was 5 the first time that I went and then 30 the most recent time. I have mostly stayed on the North Shore as my family prefers a slower pace, but have explored all over the is...
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Where to Stay
What to do
What to Bring
Where to Stay
Kauai is a diverse island. The North shore is known to be more wet and lusciously green. There are less people and less traffic. Things operate at a slower pace on the North Shore. It is great for nature lovers. The south shore tends to be a tad warm...
I personally love renting a beach house on Weke Road in Hanalei. If you are looking to book a vacation rental, I recommend this business. It is the rental agency my family has always used. The staff is helpful and accommodating.
Kauai Vacation Rentals & Real Estate, Inc.
Located on the North Shore, this is a luxury stay but it is amazing. It is located in Princeville with a beautiful view of Hanalei Bay
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay
Located in Poipu on the South Shore, the resort is perfect for families. The pool area is a kid's dream with slides, basketball hoops and shave ice! It also has a fantastic luau.
GRAND HYATT KAUAI RESORT & SPA -
This resort is centrally located in Lihue. You will be close to the airport and a lot of tourist attractions. This resort has the largest pool!
THE ROYAL SONESTA KAUA'I RESORT LIHUE
What to do
Waimea Canyon is known as the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific”. It is 3,000 feet deep and 10 miles long. There are multiple lookout points providing you with breath taking views.
Waimea Canyon State Park
Hands down, my FAVORITE beach. Because it is a bay it is perfect for young children in the summer as the waves tend to be more mellow. Great for swimming, walking along the water, bougie boarding, paddle boarding, and even surfing. The surf is a bit ...
Hanalei Beach
The Na Pali is stunning! Take a catamaran ride and snorkel right off the boat
Na Pali Snorkel Adventure
For those seeking more speed and adventure!
Kipu Ranch Kauai ATV Tour with Waterfall Swim - Triple Trail Expedition
Float through 2.5 miles of historic canals. These canals use to irrigate sugar in the Lihue Plantation up until 2000. Get amazing views of ocean, coastline, mountains and valley.
Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure
Located on the South Shore, Poipu Beach is calm and beautiful. It also has a playground nearby making it perfect for kids.
Poipu Beach Park
Botanical gardens on the North Shore of Kauai Are lusciously green and beautiful. Great for young children as well
Princeville Botanical Gardens
What to Bring
Sun protecting is crucial in Hawaii. UV rash gaurd tops are perfect to have in your beach bag. You can put in on over your child's bathing suit and take it off when they are not in the sun
Simple Joys by Carter's Baby Girls' Assorted Rashguard Set, Pack of 2
A full one-piece is great for babies who may be crawling around in the sand. This way you know it will stay in place and they will be protected from the sun
Simple Joys by Carter's Toddler Rashguards
Swim diapers are a must when by the water with babies or young toddlers. Reusable ones are functional and cute! They seem to be more comfortable as well.
i play. Baby-Girls Pull-up Swim Diaper
Swim diapers are a must when by the water with babies or young toddlers. Reusable ones are functional and cute! They seem to be more comfortable as well.
i play. by Green Sprouts Boys' Pull-up Reusable Absorbent Swim Diaper
A sun hat to protect the head, neck and ears. This one tightens under the chin with a sinch.
i play. Baby Girls' Adventure Sun Protection Hat
The sand at the beach can be hot. Water shoes are great so kids can go freely between the water and dry sand with no worries
i play. Unisex-Child Water Shoe
This swim suit for your baby girl provides sun protection and it has a built in reusable swim diaper
i play. by Green Sprouts One-Piece Swimsuit with Built in Reusable Swim Diaper | Helps Provide Secure Protection for Babies & Swimmers
ThinkBaby is reef safe and dermatologist recommended! It goes on easy and has a mild scent
Thinkbaby SPF 50+ Baby Sunscreen Lotion, Dermatologist Recommended
ThinkKids is reef safe and dermatologist recommended! It goes on easy and has a mild scent
THINKBABY Kids Clear Zinc Sunscreen SPF 30, 3 FZ
The strap on these sunglasses helps keep them on!
Kids Sunglasses Polarized UV Protection Flexible Rubber Glasses Shades with Strap for Boys Girls
Wet bags come in handy for swimsuits, wet clothes, reusable swim diapers, etc!
Bumkins Waterproof Wet Bag for Baby, Travel, Swim Suit, Cloth Diapers, Pump Parts, Pool, Gym Clothes, Toiletry, Strap to Stroller, Daycare, Zip Reusable Bag, Packing Pouch, Princess Magic Pink
My daughter was 14 months when we went to Kauai. I didn't think I'd need a stroller and boy was I wrong. We picked this one up there, costing a lot more, and used it a lot. This one reclines a bit so napping on the go was easier.
Jeep AdventureGlyde Stroller- Lightweight Travel Stroller with Smoothest Ride & Compact Fold, 3-Position Recline, Extra Large Storage Basket