Two Days on Kauai's North Shore

Sweet or savory -- pick a tasty crepe that best suits your mood at Banandi Creperie. Their savory menu includes smoked salmon, scrambled eggs and bacon crepes. And the sweet side of the menu has everyone’s favorite nutella and banana crepe.

Sunbathe at the beach at the end of the road. Kee Beach is the last beach that is accessible by car in Kauai. It is surrounded by beautiful green cliffs. For a more active beach trip, visit Anini Beach, where you can snorkel above coral and swim with Lionfish in calm water.

Ever had zesty taro hummus, a taro smoothie or a mochi taro cake? Here is your chance. For those seeking epicurean thrills, Hanalei Taro & Juice Company is serving up exciting meals, made with produce fresh from the farm daily. Tour the Hoopulapula Haraguchi Rice Mill after.

View different shades of green in Hanalei Valley. Meander to Hanalei pier where you can swim, sail or stand-up paddleboard. Stay till sunset to see the sky turn a kaleidoscope of pink and purple above the shadow of the mountains.

Wander through the ecosystem of Limahuli Gardens. See species of plants introduced by the first Polynesian settlers, hear the history of Hanalei Valley, and learn about the efforts to preserve the delicate flora.

Reserve a table at Kauai Ono for a memorable, elegant, outdoor, communal dining experience. Enjoy a 5 course meal made with farm-fresh produce and freshly caught fish.

Enjoy a fluffy omelet or breakfast burrito at Makai Grill. Then grab a fruity smoothie to go as you prepare for an action-packed day. Makai Grill is located at the Makai Golf Course.

Golf in a setting that might inspire your best swing yet at Makai Golf course in Princeville. There, you will play with the rugged cliffs of the Napali Coast and the pacific ocean in the foreground.

To see the coast’s forested cliffs, enchanting sea caves and friendly marine life, sail the coast with Captain Andy’s Sailing Adventure. Sailing tours depart from the south shore daily. Picnic options are available.

End your day in Poipu with a plate of fresh sushi, served in a tiki hut at Makai Sushi. Or sample Hawaiian-Asian fusion cuisine, like tempura Ono and Kauai shrimp at Merriman’s Fish House.