12 Hours on Kauai

Ever had eggs with a side of sausage and rice for breakfast? Try the South Shore breakfast at Kalaheo Cafe and Coffee Company. They also serve fresh fruit, omelettes, waffles and all sorts of yummy baked goods.

When you don’t have enough time to hike the Canyon, drive to the Waimea Canyon Lookout. See the immensely impressive expanse and gorges of the ‘Grand Canyon of the Pacific.’

Beginner, intermediate and advanced hikers have several options to choose from at Kokee State Park. Pick one of many trails like the Canyon Trail to Waipoo Falls, where you will journey along the Waimea Canyon to a pond and waterfall.

Make your own platter of coconut, beer battered and garlic shrimp at the Shrimp Station. If you are up for something truly original, try the shrimp burger with papaya ginger tartar sauce.

Wind down on Hanalei Beach. Lie down, soak in the sun, take in the view of the mountains in the distance and reminisce about your day of adventure. Or stroll Limahuli Garden Tour to see a diverse array of perfumey native Hawaiian flora.

You don’t have to choose between surf and turf at Hanalei Dolphin Restaurant. Have a roll or two of sweet, crunchy and spicy rolls at the Dolphin Restaurant Sushi Lounge. Then, walk next door to enjoy the succulent beef tenderloin at the restaurant.