We've been to Oahu (3 times), Maui (twice) and Kauai (once). They were all great and different but honestly, I doubt

Dec 16, 2024
4:13:46pm

ManicBlue All-American

that we'll ever go back after going to Costa Rica. You can have the same great experiences in Costa Rica at a 1/3-1/2 the cost. Costa Rica has great beaches, zip lines, hiking, etc and is much less expensive and crowded.

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Kauai recommendations for places to stay (family of 5) and "must dos"

ElkhunterUT

1:08pm

Na Pali Coast

Blueto

1:10pm

We like the north shore - Princeville area

Beggar

1:11pm

Any recs on places to stay on the North Shore?

ElkhunterUT

1:19pm

Lots of townhome villas there on the golf course. Should be plenty of options.

creameryon9th

1:26pm

Poipu has the best weather and good beaches

GFCougar

1:12pm

Surf at Hanalei bay, waimea canyon hiking, hike the Na Pali coast, snork

GFCougar

1:17pm

Helicopter Ride. I thought the "Grand Canyon of Kauai" was neat to see. I was

Acorn

1:28pm

Check Airbnbs at kiahuna plantation.

volleyjiver

1:30pm

Kauai Beach Resort is fairly affordable. You can find time share rooms on vrbo.

adrock

1:33pm

We prefer the Princeville area - especially in the summer

Jesse Pinkman

1:39pm

Our experience is similar. Poipu in the winter, Princeville in the summer.

JJCoug

1:53pm

Kauai is really pretty but not the best island for having things to do as much as just enjoying the laid back

ManicBlue

2:05pm

Stay in Poipu, drive to other beaches on north side when weather is good. My

sparky

2:20pm

We just did Kauai. I liked it better than Maui. I’m not much of a beach guy…

Frankfromtheballpark

4:03pm

We've been to Oahu (3 times), Maui (twice) and Kauai (once). They were all great and different but honestly, I doubt

ManicBlue

4:13pm

RE: We've been to Oahu (3 times), Maui (twice) and Kauai (once). They were all

GFCougar

4:54pm

I would love to do Costa Rica. Tell me more about where to go and stay.

Frankfromtheballpark

5:15pm

Fly into Liberia, half the trip near Playa Tamarindo for surfing and exploring

GFCougar

6:04pm

This is exactly what we did a few years ago...going again in April

volleyjiver

6:11pm

I'd also recommend staying in San Jose and taking day trips to Manuel Antonio National Park, La Paz Waterfalls,

ManicBlue

8:54pm

Doesn’t Hideaway beach only have like 10 parking spots?

Cobra Venom

5:53pm

I think there's a few more than that. There were only about 3-4 cars there when

volleyjiver

5:57pm

Yes. We got lucky and got one.

Frankfromtheballpark

8:00pm

Great info-thanks for sharing!

ElkhunterUT

8:52pm

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