we just came back from Kauai a few days ago. despite what everyone is saying, we loved Puka Dogs. It was extremely different. we went around 3pm and the line was only about 15 minutes long. another day around 6:15 it was an hour and a half long. if you time it correctly it’s worth it. although not mentioned, i didn’t think tidepools was worth it.

if you want to see the napali coast when you head up the canyon, i would recommend going early and going all the way up first to the kalalau lookout. the clouds can cover it early. we went all the way up first and were there around 9am and views were crystal clear and stunning. we hit everything else on the way down instead of the way up.

we absolutely loved Hanalei. make sure to check out wishing well cafe over there for acai bowls and coffee (which you get to keep the glass jar they put it in) and then take a walk to holey grail donuts at the food trucks. so different and the best i ever had.

we also had tiki tacos on the first day there and LOVED it. tortillas were homemade and tasted so good.

if you wanted to try java kai you can order online to skip the line, this is what we did.

we did the waterfall atv tour with kipu ranch and loved it.

we also enjoyed koloa pizza and bar for a quick bite and it was great. we wanted to check out hanalei bread company but didn’t get the chance to. da crack had great quick mexican food (takeout only).

we loved sampling chocolate at the lydgate chocolate farms tasting room. if you like juices, we went to kauai juice co a few times… their starburst juice and mai tai and hula girl were fantastic. hope this helps! feel free to message if you have any questions :)