Travelers who are looking for a picturesque, fun, and endlessly inviting vacation destination to enjoy over the holiday season will find everything they’re looking for and more in Kauai. This beautiful island is loved by adventurers from across the map who can’t wait to swap out snow and cold for sunshine, sand, and options to get out on the waves in style. When you’re traveling with the entire family in tow and heading to Kauai over the holidays, you’ll find the annual event calendar here is brimming over with festive events to check out. Kauai is also a picture-perfect place to snap some great holiday Kauai family photos and when you’re looking for the best places to capture the moment, the following list is your ideal starting point!

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Let the Beach Be Your Beautiful Holiday Photo Backdrop This Year

When you make the choice to travel to Kauai in the name of holiday fun, you’ll find seasonal temperatures are on your side. Average daily highs through December on the island of Kauai linger in the mid-70s while evening lows only dip down into the 50s. That means there’s no reason not to grab the camera and enjoy setting up your holiday photo session right on the sand! When it comes to gorgeous shoreline backdrops to celebrate the season, no place on the map does it quite as well as Kauai. Over at Hanalei Bay, you can take your family holiday photos on the North Shore’s largest bay complete with impressive waves, waterfalls, and towering mountains in the distance to add an impressive touch or two to your photo. When you want to elevate the perspective even further, consider making your way over to the Hanalei Bay Lookout which is often considered one of the most beautiful vantage points on the island as it overlooks the taro fields and offers panoramic views of the Namolokama Mountain. Another great North Shore stretch of shoreline to consider setting up for a family photo this holiday season is Moloa’a Bay. This is a calm and secluded beach that’s particularly appealing for photos at sunset as the sky is streaked with captivating colors over the water of this horseshoe-shaped bay.

If you’re spending time on the South Shore this holiday season, places like Shipwreck Beach are ideal for family holiday photo opportunities. This is a popular spot on the island for boogie boarding and surfing too, so if your family has a passion for time on the waves, you could always consider a family holiday photo here with surfboards included as accessories!

Take Your Photo Session Out on the Waves

The warm holiday temperatures and the ample sunshine you can count on this time of year make it entirely possible to plan for a holiday family photo session out on the waves when you’re spending time in Kauai. Consider partnering up with a company like Blue Dolphin Charters during your stay and pairing your Na Pali Coast tour with amazing natural backdrops that are sure to create one-of-a-kind photo opportunities. The team at Blue Dolphin Charters invites guests to step onboard their 65-foot catamaran and enjoy a day on the water admiring the beautiful coastline and spotting dolphins too. The company is family-owned and operated and has been providing these inspiring tours on the waves for more than 40 years. They’re an environmentally conscious company that’s earned a reputation for excellence around their family-friendly tours as well. The top-rated crew can help you set up the very best angle on the surrounding terrain as you sail and capture your unforgettable holiday moments onboard.

Infuse Traditional Holiday Lights into Your Family Photo

Even if you’re aiming for a different type of holiday experience far from the snow and cold by traveling to Kauai this time of year, there’s no reason not to infuse some great holiday light displays into your family photo backdrop. Just two days before Christmas each year, Kauai welcomes the annual Waimea Light Parade to the island which makes its way down Waimea’s Main Street. From the lights and performers to the floats and music, it’s a parade that offers up a lot of colorful opportunities for capturing a holiday moment on camera alongside those you love most. The Festival of Lights hosted at the Historic County Building Park in Lihue is another great opportunity for fantastic Kauai family photos this holiday season. The Festival of Lights runs from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day and is packed with impressive light displays and holiday décor to enjoy.

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When you’re excited to make the most of a holiday getaway to Kauai, the team at Premier Kauai will be here to make sure you have beautiful, conveniently located, and luxurious accommodations in place to match the moment. Reach out today to learn more about our exciting lineup of Kauai vacation rentals with air conditioning, private pool, hot tub and more available including our holiday rentals that will keep you and your traveling crew living in style!

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