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Kauai

Island · Kauai County ·

Kauai

Island · Kauai County ·
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The Best Islands in the United States: 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards | Condé Nast Traveler

"The lushest and greenest of the Hawaiian Islands—'The Garden Isle'—Kauai rewards effort with remote beauty: many top spots require extra work but offer spectacular landscapes, secluded beaches, and dramatic coasts." - Caitlin Morton

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Lush rainforest island with dramatic cliffs, canyons, and beaches

lush greenery
beautiful beaches
na pali coast
waimea canyon
poipu beach
laid back
tropical paradise
stunning views
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Information

Lush rainforest island with dramatic cliffs, canyons, and beaches

lush greenery
beautiful beaches
na pali coast
waimea canyon
poipu beach
laid back
tropical paradise
stunning views
Google Rating
4.8 (1.4K)
Featured in Conde Nast Traveler
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Hawaii Get directions

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