Arts & Culture

When you take a walking tour of Hawaiian culture on Kauaʻi, you’ll feel the spirit of aloha in the air. Hawaiʻi’s Island of Discovery is proud of being the oldest island in the Hawaiian chain and a sense of pride is infused in Kauaʻi’s history as well as in the beauty of its hula.

You can learn about the history and culture of Kauaʻi by visiting the Kauaʻi Museum or Grove Farm Museum in Līhuʻe, the Waiʻoli Mission House in Hanalei Town and the Kōkeʻe Natural History Museum on the West Side. Visit Kauaʻi small towns like Hanapēpē, Kōloa, and Waimea to get a taste of local flavor and culture. Kauaʻi’s many festivals and events give you a chance to see the island from a local’s perspective. Explore beyond Kauaʻi’s luxurious resorts to experience the true culture of Kauaʻi.