“The Garden Isle” known for its remote rainforests and dramatic seaside cliffs, is also home to some of the best waves in the Hawaiian Islands
Kauai
Hanakapi'ai Falls, on the Na Pali side of the island is a ~300' waterfall only accessible by foot
A surfer tucks into a barrel that breaks on an outer reef near Princeville
Iconic Hanalei Pier from a different perspective
Queen's Bath on a calm evening as the sun sets over Princeville Makai Golf Course
A palm tree blocks the sunlight in Hanalei Bay
The sunlight spills in over the mountains, lighting up the valley floor below
Several plumeria trees along the cart path
Golden hour on the north side of the island
Waves line up as they near the North Shore
The dramatic cliffs of the Napali Coast
Hanalei Bay Pier in B&W
Hanakapi'ai Falls
A long exposure of the tide pools near Poipu
A colorful sunset on the south side of the island
A long exposure of the tide filling into the cracked lava rock
A surfer at golden hour on the South Shore
Waimea Pier
A helicopter tour flies along a ridgeline near the Napali Coast
A palm tree leans over the beach at Hanalei
Sunset in Princeville
A rolling wave breaks along the inner reef
Large waves crash along the rocks as backwash hits them