Ideally, everyone would be able to enjoy a week-long vacation to Kauai, but that isn’t always possible. For many travelers, a long weekend in Hawaii is the best they can manage, and that’s ok. We at Premier Kauai can make it the best long weekend of your life. Start by browsing through the short-term rentals we offer in our island home, and then keep reading to learn all the things you can do during your three days in Kauai!
Day 1: Arrive to the Kauai Lifestyle
Your Kauai 3-day itinerary begins with the best of the Aloha spirit, a true Coconut Coast welcome. This can be just the warmth we offer each visitor, the fragrant smell of a fresh flower lei placed over your head, or the proffering of a fresh juice or cocktail; coconut water is typically the main ingredient.
On this first day in town, simply bask in Kauai’s everyday magic. Take a walk on Lae Nani Beach as the sun sets, followed by a Golden Hour tradition: winding down and enjoying an evening Pau Hana (happy hour) with cocktails, good company, and the fire of the skies as the sun sets cocktails at Naisla Kitchen & Cocktails. It’s just a 2-minute walk from the beach!
- Address: 4-369 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaʻa, HI 96746
- Hours: 4 PM to 9 PM Thursday-Monday
- Menu
Day 2: Discover Kauai’s Wild Side
Your three days in Kauai would not be complete without taking a walk on the wild side, exploring the areas where Mother Nature has done her best work. There is no exact number of waterfalls that exist on the island; just know that there are hundreds of these wonderful natural phenomena, and as you begin day two of your journey, you may find yourself at Wailua Falls. This roadside wonder stands 173 feet high and is famous for being the waterfall in the opening scenes of the television series Fantasy Island.
The North Cliffs on the Nāpali Coast are a spectacular sight, formed millions of years ago and giving the coast a dramatic appeal that photographs magnificently. Give your adventures the bird’s-eye viewpoint by taking a helicopter tour with Ali’i Kauai Air Tours & Charters, exploring all of the above, plus the verdant green of our jungle landscapes.
- Address: 3745 Ahukini Rd Ste 107, Lihue, HI 96766
- Phone: (808) 633-2587
- Hours: 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Doors-Off Helicopter Tours
Finally, enjoy some snorkeling at Anini Beach, exploring the world under the sea at Hawaii’s longest, widest fringing reef. The beach is well protected from waves inside the reef, providing consistent water conditions. It’s often less crowded than more popular beaches like Poipu or Hanalei.
- Address: 3727 Anini Rd, Kilauea, HI 96754
- Lifeguarded: No
- Amenities: Restrooms, showers, picnic tables
A Meal to Remember
The meals we eat on vacation should be memorable ones, and your Kauai three-day itinerary would not be complete without at least one memorable meal. Oasis on the Beach is a special-occasion Hawaiian restaurant celebrating the fresh, sweet flavors of “boat to table” seafood. Their appetizers are especially noteworthy, including their Petit Manila Clams. White wine, Portuguese sausage, and garlic enhance the flavors of the New Zealand petit clams.
- Address: 4 820 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaʻa, HI 96746
- Hours: 4 PM to 9 PM Tuesday-Saturday
- Menu
Day 3: Leave with the Kauai Feeling
Your visit was a brief one, just three days in Kauai, but the adventures you experience here will not just touch your soul and ignite your imagination, it will change you forever. Spend this last morning where land meets sea, feeling the roar of the surf in your heart and tucking away the scents, the sights, and the sounds of the beach in your heart. Store your luggage in the trunk of your rental car and rent a kayak to explore the Wailua River and experience Secret Falls. Kayaking in Kauai is a kayak rental company that can help make your final adventure a dream come true.
- Address: 4-1602 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaʻa, HI 96746
- Hours: 7 AM to 5 PM Monday-Friday
- Kayak Rental Pricing
Book Your Stay Today
Your three days in Kauai have been an adventure you will never forget, and if you find yourself wishing you had more time to spend in paradise, we invite you to return again for a longer stay. Explore our Wailua Bay View condos and find the one that speaks your name loud and clear. Reserve your favorite Premier Kauai sanctuary today!
