Luxury homes on Kauai

Kauai at a glance

Kauai is known as the Garden Isle for its lush valleys, dense foliage and emerald mountains. Compared to neighboring islands like Maui and Oahu, it’s much easier to get off the beaten path on Kauai, making it popular for those wanting to experience aloha without the massive resorts and crowds.

The largest town on Kauai is Kapaa, but it only has a population of 11,000, meaning that wherever you set down roots in Kauai, you’ll have ample space to explore. Locals and visitors alike spend days discovering almost-secret beaches, marveling at Waimea Canyon — known as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific — or being surrounded by natural beauty on the rugged Na Pali Coast. Be sure to bring a map!

Of course, those are only the adventures on land. Kauai’s waters beckon with surfing, snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, paddleboarding and much more. Just keep an eye on the weather: The Garden Isle is one of the rainiest places on the planet, averaging 460 inches of rain a year. That’s why it’s so green, after all.