Islands
Activities
Accommodations
Hawaiʻi guide
Contest
Your trip plan
Log in
Oʻahu
Maui
Kauaʻi
Hawaiʻi Island
Lānaʻi
Molokaʻi
Blog & guides
Itineraries
Events
Photo & video gallery
Before you start planning your summer trip to Kauaʻi, check out our recommendations for the season, new restaurants, upcoming festivals, hotel promotions and more.
Summer on Kauaʻi brings southern swells and drier hiking conditions. It's an ideal time to visit if you want to snorkel, kayak Wailua River, hike Nā Pali Coast or visit one of the island's many farmers markets. Letter from the editor...
Kauaʻi Summer Guide 2026: Top Experiences
Kauaʻi Summer Guide 2026: Plan Your Trip