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Originally Posted by edslunch
We’re going to Kauai with a side of Oahu for our anniversary in January. I know we’re taking our chances with rain but we’re not total beach bums. We’ve been to Maui twice and loved it but wanted something different and wilder (nature-wise).
For those of you who enjoyed Kauai - where did you stay? The north seems to fit what we’re looking for nature-wise but I’ve heard it is the rainiest. West is a bit isolated so we’re looking south or east. Any particular properties you’d recommend?
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Most places down south in the Poipu beach area are nice. It is also VERY easy to drive to the north, can easily get there from the south in 1 1/2 hours. So it is very feasible to stay down south for the nice weather and drive up north to your activities.
Kiahuna Plantation is nice, a bit more expensive, and some units do not have air conditioning, although you do get a nice breeze. The beach is spectacular by Kiahuna Plantation.
I have also stayed just a bit west from there, at Poipu Kapili, very nice 2 bedroom up and down condos. Beach out front is not nice (across the road and is volcanic rock) but it is a 5 minute walk at most to the great beach at Kiahuna Plantation.
If you want to snorkel and see tons of turtles, look for condos in the Whaler's Cove area. Brennecke's Beach is a popular boogie boarding and body surfing spot. It is close to Poipu Beach.
I forgot to add that if you have little ones, Baby Beach is a great area, very safe protected cove. It is a tiny crescent shaped beach with rocks as breakers. The water is very shallow. There is a picnic and playground there as well.