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Kauaʻi helicopter-tour company offering aerial sightseeing over the island's valleys, waterfalls and Nā Pali Coast.

Scenic Kauaʻi air tours over the Nā Pali Coast, Waimea Canyon and island landmarks, with gift certificates available online.

Long-running family kayak company offering Wailua River and Secret Falls guided adventures.

Hanalei Bay surf lessons for individuals and groups, with gift cards available for future lessons.

Family-owned Port Allen fishing charter operated by its owner-captain.

Family-owned and operated fishing charter departing from Nawiliwili Harbor.

Family-owned and operated since 1986, offering horseback rides along the Mahaʻulepū coast.

Port Allen sailing and rafting company offering Nāpali Coast snorkeling, sunset sails and raft adventures.

Small Kauaʻi ocean-charter operator offering private offshore and coastal adventures.

Kauaʻi catamaran operator offering Nā Pali Coast sightseeing and snorkeling excursions.

a regenerative agricultural campus and event space that offers immersive farm tours, workshops, and farm-to-table dining

Kauaʻi adventure company offering waterfall rappelling, waterfall hikes, surf and SUP lessons, canoe rides and boat experiences.

Locally owned PADI dive center offering small-group boat dives, shore dives, introductory scuba and Niʻihau trips.

Offering SUP yoga, paddle lessons, yoga, workshops and private guided adventures.

Locally owned family fishing business offering guided sportfishing charters.

Founded by professional surfer and Kauaʻi North Shore native Evan Valiere, Hanalei Surf School is a family-run business sharing a lifelong love of the ocean through personalized surf and paddleboard lessons in beautiful Hanalei Bay.

Run by the Alapa family, Hawaiian Surfing Adventures reflects a lifelong connection to Hawaiʻi and the ocean. Of Hawaiian ancestry and raised on Kauaʻi, Mitchell brings a lifetime of surfing experience and plenty of aloha to every lesson.

Family- and Hawaiian-owned Kapaʻa business offering beach cruiser and bicycle rentals.

Curated Kauai Made retail collection + Na Pali/Niihau ocean adventures aboard island-built vessels

Family-owned Kapaʻa rental business offering bicycles and kayaks for independent island adventures.

Kapaʻa artisan boutique and creative studio with art, gifts, ceramics and workshops.

Small Kauaʻi cacao farm in Moloa'a offering scheduled chocolate farm experiences and locally grown cacao products.

Locally owned Nawiliwili fishing charter led by a Hawaiʻi-born captain, offering private offshore trips.

Family-owned Kauaʻi helicopter company offering island tours and its exclusive waterfall landing adventure.

Kauaʻi helicopter operator offering doors-on and doors-off aerial sightseeing tours.

Locally owned family adventure company offering Kauaʻi mountain tubing and zipline experiences.

Kalapaki Beach watersports company offering surf lessons, beach rentals, outrigger canoe rides and sunset experiences.

A guided off-road adventure into the heart of Kaua'i

Kauai-grown herbal teas, tinctures, salves, spices, honeys and botanical wellness products

Private Kauaʻi hiking and sightseeing company offering customized guided nature adventures for small groups.

Kauaʻi guided hiking business offering personalized hikes and nature experiences.

Wailua kayak rental company providing equipment for self-guided Wailua River and Secret Falls adventures.

Woman-owned, owner-operated private sightseeing business offering personalized island tours.

Kauaʻi stand-up paddle business offering SUP rentals, lessons and guided water experiences.

Kauaʻi plantation safari experience offering the Kilohana Rum Safari with tastings and farm scenery.

Small-group Zodiac eco-tour company offering snorkeling, marine-life and seasonal whale and dolphin adventures.

Kauaʻi boat company offering Nā Pali snorkel cruises, sunset trips and private charters.

Small Moloaʻa farm selling Kauaʻi Sugarloaf pineapple products online and offering bookable farm tours.

Hanalei River and Bay kayak tours, rentals and water adventures with online gift cards for future experiences.

Family-operated Wailua River kayak business offering rentals and paddle adventures.

Locally owned small kayak-rental business run by a Kauaʻi-raised owner.

Family farm offering chocolate, tropical fruit and farm experiences on Kauaʻi's North Shore.

Historic Līhuʻe plantation destination offering train rides and other bookable agricultural and cultural experiences.

Guided UTV adventures across a private 3,000-acre ranch with valleys, waterfalls, ranch history and movie locations.

Premium single-batch rum, craft distilled on Kauai, 'the spirit of Aloha'

Kōloa adventure company offering long zipline courses through Kauaʻi's South Shore landscape.

Small family-owned local charter company offering private six-passenger Nā Pali Coast adventures.

Kauaʻi luau at Kilohana Plantation offering dinner, live music, hula, storytelling and fire performances.

Award-winning Kauaʻi-grown chocolate, vanilla and honey from a fifth-generation family farm above Kapaʻa.

Kauaʻi sportfishing charter offering private offshore fishing trips.

Charter company offering intimate Nā Pali Coast catamaran tours with snorkeling & sea-cave exploration.

Kauaʻi helicopter company specializing in private and small-group aerial tours.

Locally owned, family-run small-boat company offering Nā Pali Coast tours & private charters.

North Shore catamaran company offering Nā Pali Coast tours, snorkeling and seasonal whale watching.

Kauaʻi boat-tour operator offering small-group Nā Pali Coast sightseeing and snorkeling adventures.

Locally owned North Shore charter business offering seasonal Nā Pali Coast ocean adventures.

Surf shop offering boards, swimwear, casual apparel for all ages; Kauai Surf School

Native Hawaiian family-owned small business offering Nā Pali Coast boat tours, snorkeling & private charters.

Kauaʻi ocean-charter business offering small-group coastal and private boating experiences.

Family-owned Kauaʻi fishing charter offering private sportfishing trips.

Family-owned local adventure company offering ziplining, kayaking, waterfall hikes and outdoor excursions.

Small South Shore family-run electric-bike shop offering e-bike rentals and riding experiences.

Small Kauaʻi farm offering reservation-only farm tours and regenerative agriculture experiences.

Locally owned South Shore surf school led by a Kauaʻi-born-and-raised owner, offering lessons & coaching.

Locally owned South Shore ocean-adventure company offering private boat charters & coastal experiences.

North Shore ranch offering horseback riding and outdoor adventure experiences.

Kauaʻi floral business offering hands-on lei and floral workshops.

Long-running family helicopter-tour company offering scenic Kauaʻi flights.

Small locally owned Kapaʻa shop offering Wailua River kayak, surfboard and beach rentals.

Kauaʻi dive shop offering boat and shore diving, scuba instruction and seasonal Niʻihau dive trips.

Native Hawaiian and family-owned Kauaʻi sportfishing charter offering private fishing experiences.

Kauaʻi food-tour company offering guided culinary experiences highlighting local restaurants and producers.

Kauaʻi floral business offering lei poʻo workshops and floral experiences.

Family-owned and operated for more than 35 years, offering Secret Falls guided tours and kayak rentals.

Family-owned Kapaʻa business offering kayak, SUP and surfboard rentals plus guided fishing trips.

Small-group coastal horseback riding tours with sweeping ocean views on Kauaʻi’s west side

Family-founded Kauaʻi airplane-tour company offering intimate scenic flights from Līhuʻe.