For couples · Kauaʻi · United States
Romantic things to do in Kauaʻi
Ideas for a couples' trip, from small moments to a special day out.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Pictured: Kauaʻi Museum, Kauaʻi · Photo: Joel Bradshaw, Public domain
Quick answer
Kauaʻi is one of Hawaiʻi's most romantic islands: dramatic cliffs, quiet beaches, waterfalls and sunsets with low-rise towns and few crowds. Couples tend to stay in Princeville.
Key facts
- Romantic ideas
- 4
- Couple-friendly sights
- 2
- Area for couples
- Princeville
- Best months
- April–June and September–October
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Romantic ideas
1.Sunset at Hanalei Pier
Watch the sky colour over the bay and mountains from the historic pier.
2.Nā Pali sunset sail
Some catamaran tours sail the Nā Pali cliffs in the late afternoon light.
3.Helicopter over the island
Fly over Waimea Canyon, Nā Pali and the waterfalls of the interior.
4.Picnic at Kōkeʻe
Take a picnic to the Kalalau Lookout and the cool forests above the canyon.
Sights couples love
Beach · Hanalei
Hanalei Bay
Swim in summer near the pier, and in winter watch the surf from the sand; the shorebreak and currents can be dangerous.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- Kids
- Couples
- Photo spot
Garden · Lāwaʻi
Allerton and McBryde Gardens
Allerton is visited on guided tours; book a slot and wear insect repellent.
- Time needed
- 2.5–3 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Nature
- Couples
- Photo spot
- History
Where couples should stay
$$$$ · Best for luxury, couples and quiet stays
Princeville
Princeville is a planned resort on a bluff with golf courses, condos and large hotels overlooking Hanalei Bay and the mountains of the North Shore. It is wetter than the South Shore, especially in winter, but it is the closest base to Hanalei and Hāʻena.
- Good
- Spectacular views; Close to North Shore beaches and trails; Quiet
- Watch out
- More rain, especially November to March; Limited restaurants outside the resorts
- Nearby
- Hanalei Bay, Hanalei Valley Lookout, Queen's Bath
Romantic day trips
- North Shore to Hāʻena (About 1 hour each way from Līhuʻe) — A day along the North Shore takes in Kīlauea Point, the Hanalei Valley Lookout, Hanalei town and the one-lane bridges to Limahuli Garden and Kēʻē Beach at the end of the road.
- Nā Pali boat tour from Port Allen (About 4–6 hours on the water) — Tours sail along the West Side past Polihale to the cliffs, sea caves and valleys of Nā Pali, often stopping to snorkel.
For dinner
Share local specialities such as Poke, Saimin and Plate lunch. Carry cash for farm stands and some food trucks.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Kauaʻi romantic?
Kauaʻi is one of Hawaiʻi's most romantic islands: dramatic cliffs, quiet beaches, waterfalls and sunsets with low-rise towns and few crowds.
+What is the most romantic thing to do in Kauaʻi?
Sunset at Hanalei Pier: Watch the sky colour over the bay and mountains from the historic pier.
+Where should couples stay in Kauaʻi?
Princeville: Clifftop resort community above Hanalei Bay.