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Welcome to Kaua’i

There is a whole island of illustrious adventure, exploration, and high-sensory experiences to discover. Find a small curations of some of our favorite activities below.

  • Kahili Beach

    Anini Beach

    Hanalei Bay

    Hideaway

    Tunnels

    For more visit https://www.gohawaii.com/islands/kauai/things-to-do/beaches

  • Ha’ena State Park - World renowned hike along the Na Pali Coast

    Shuttle or Parkinng permit needed - these sell out - plan in advance!

    Start at Ke’e Beach, take Kalalau Trail to

    • Hanakapi’ai Beach (~4mi)

    • Hanakapi’ai falls (~8.3mi).

    • Kalalau - (11mi each way, camp overnight with permit)

    Sleeping Giant Trail, Kapa’a

    Waimea Canyon - Awaawapuhi Trail - Southside, full day trip

    Wai Koa Loop Trail to Stone Dam - Leave from Common Ground!

    Contact us for a horseback ride through the US’s largest mahogany forest or a carriage ride and picnic at the scenic Stone Dam.

    Kilauea Lighthouse Trail

On Foot

Adventures

For unique adventures - free diving, big wave surfing, spearfishing - contact Ensemble@commonground-summit.com

  • Surf Lessons
    Hanalei Surf School

    Kayak, SUP, Surf in Hanalei Bay     Rentals: Hanalei Surf Co.
    Kauai Surf Board Rentals

    SCUBA Dive
    Seasportdivers / Niihau

    UP Wailua River to Secret Falls
    Paddle Board Kauai

    Snorkeling
    Ke’e Beach (parking / shuttle required in advance)
    Anini Beach (nice for turtle watching!)
    Equipment rental: Hanalei Surf Co

    For unique adventures - free diving, big waves, spearfishing - contact     Ensemble@ICWFood.com

  • Alekoko Menehune Fishpond
    Built nearly 1,000 years ago, the ʻAlekoko Fishpond, minutes from Līhuʻe, has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1973. Ingenious ponds were built to catch fish, and this is one of the finest examples of ancient Hawaiian aquaculture.

    Limahuli Bontanical Garden
    Learn about Hawaii’s ahupua’a system and experience what was one of the last standing and functioning ahupua’a in all of Hawai’i.

Dining

During the event, your meals are covered! If you choose to extend your stay on Kaua’i, be sure to check out some of our favorite places and book reservations early!

Shopping

Kauai is home to many talented artisans. Shopping local is a way to support Hawaii’s communities and learn about local lifestyles.

  • Hunter Gatherer Curated by a man on a mission to find the coolest sh*t possible, Hunter Gatherer is a gallery, a lifestyle store, & a gift givers gold mine. Located in Kilauea town.

  • Stylish art, handmade wares, and specialty gifts made by local artisans, 5-5190 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei

  • A surf, skate, camp and lifestyle brand located in the Kong Lung Historic Market Center in Kilauea.

  • Find a curation of our favorite local products from a new generation of Hawaii based businesses.

  • Don’t miss the farmers markets on the North Shore.
    Saturdays:
    Anaina Hou / Kilauea
    Hale Halawai / Hanalei

    Mondays:
    Kealia Farm Market, Kapaa

    Tuesdays:
    Waipa / Hanalei

    For more visit https://www.kauai.com/kauai-farmers-markets