In the Island of Kauai, I went to several beaches, snorkeled, attempted to surf, saw the Waimea Canyon (nicknamed the Grand Canyon of the Pacific), went kayaking to a waterfall, and hiked the Napali Coast Trail. The temperature was high 70s during the day and mid 60s at night. While it rains a lot in Kauai, experts say when the weather is good, nothing beats the weather. The weather was nice the whole time I was there.
Mom in Hanalei looking towards the ocean
Hanalei Beach
Cave
Dad
View from Kilauea Point
Kilauea Lighthouse
Queen's Bath
Someone should tell Matt a wave's coming
Bali Hai
Waimea Canyon
Looking into the center of Kauai, the wettest spot on earth
Looking down towards Napali Coast
Niihau Island
Kauai's South Shore
The following several pictures are on the Napali Coast Trail. My brother, his wife, and I hiked 11 miles from Ke'e Beach to Kalalau Beach. Then we camped overnight and hiked back the following day. The weather was nice and trail was dry for us although often, it can rain and the trail becomes very slippery and muddy. The hike offered spectular views of the Kauai coastline (several movies have been filmed there). The mile long Kalalau Beach offered many sites to camp. Between miles 6 and 8, the trail has its most dramatic section, with a narrow and uneven trail with severe dropoff into the ocean. You can try to make out the trail in some of the pictures below. For gear, sunscreen was required. The sun can get very hot. The water contains leptospirosis so bring a water filter and drops to treat water and/or stove to boil water. And bring a camera for the spectacular views!
Hanakapi'ai Beach
Ed
Sarah
Kalalau Beach
Waterfall at far end of Kalalau Beach
Sunset from Kalalau Beach
Mountain Goats enjoying the view
Zoom out, now those goats must have no fear of heights to go out there!
Chris, Nina, Me, Ed, and Sarah with view of Napali Coast
Secret Falls
Wailua River
Family at Dinner
Nina Surfing
Chris Surfing
Nina and Chris waiting for the big wave
Family at another Dinner