Kauai north shore

Visiting Kauai’s North Shore, with its embarrassment of nature and cinematic coastlines, might convince you to forget about heading back to the mainland. And no one understands that more than the people who live there.

The north shore of Kauai is probably the dreamiest place in the Hawaiian Islands. Lush and tropical, this is the stuff your Jurassic Park dreams are made of. It’s less developed than the more tourist-centric south shore of Kauai and has more of a local feel giving many the impression of visiting the “real Hawaii.” If the “real Hawaii” is what you’re looking for, you’ll LOVE this 4 day itinerary focused on Kauai’s north shore.

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1. The Princeville Path This 2.1-mile paved path starts at the Prince Albert Park and follows Ka Haku road all the way to the end near the 1 Hotel. Just