Cultural Activities

One of the rewards of traveling is to experience different cultures firsthand. Hawaii has evolved as one of the world’s most unique cultures and Kauai is imbued with interesting cultural practices, dances, music, cuisine, natural history and archaeology.

The Hawaiian islands were initially settled by courageous Polynesians and later became a melting pot of various Western and Eastern immigrants that arrived to the islands during the plantation era. This unparalleled mix of differing cultures resulted in a something special. While visiting Poipu Beach be sure to carve out a little time to immerse yourself in the Hawaiian culture.

Kāhua O Kāneiolouma is a sacred cultural site containing remnants of an ancient Hawaiian village located at the corner of Poipu…

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Aloha, and welcome to Ka Ala Hele Waiwai Ho’olina o Koloa, The Koloa Heritage Trail. Your journey will whisk you…

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This non-profit community project is located in an archaeological and culturally treasured valley that has long been recognized as a…

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Kauai’s southern coastline, stretching from Keoneloa Bay to Kawailoa Bay, features a fascinating hike along the Mahaulepu Heritage Trail, with…

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At the center of this reserve is the largest limestone cave and the richest fossil site in Hawaii. The reserve…

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Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole was born in Koloa in a grass hut near this beach to Princess Kinoike Kekaulike and…

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Emma Kalanikaumaka`amano Kaleleon`lani Na`ea Rooke of Hawaii (January 2, 1836 – April 25, 1885) was queen of Hawaii as the…

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