Visitor Information
Kauaʻi is open and welcoming visitors.
Mahalo for choosing to visit our beautiful island and for being part of what makes our community so special. As Kauaʻi continues to recover, your support makes a meaningful difference for our local businesses, restaurants, and the families who call this island home. Shop local. Dine local. Spend local. Every dollar spent locally helps strengthen our community and supports Kauaʻi’s recovery.
Outdoor Recreation After Hurricane Lowell
Most of Kauaʻi’s outdoor recreation areas have reopened to the public following Hurricane Lowell. However, some areas may still be affected by storm damage or ongoing recovery work. Before heading out, please check with the appropriate agency or organization for the latest conditions, closures, and safety advisories.
Stay safe on land and in waters
Kauaʻi’s beaches, hiking trails, rivers, and natural landscapes are some of the island’s greatest treasures, but conditions can change quickly.
Never cross swollen rivers or streams
Stay on designated trails
Respect posted signs and closures
During severe weather, emergency rescues may not be possible.
Check before you enter the ocean
Before entering the ocean, always check with a county lifeguard at a lifeguarded beach. For up-to-date information on Kauaʻi ocean conditions and safety:
Visit Safe Beach Day Kauai
Contact the County of Kauaʻi Ocean Safety Bureau at 808-241-4984
Email oceansafety@kauai.gov
Know before you go. Mahalo for helping keep yourself, your ʻohana, and our community safe while enjoying all that Kauaʻi has to offer.
Traveler Resources
Contact Information: 808-245-3971 or kauai@hvcb.org
Contact Information: 808-245-3971 or kauai@hvcb.org
Contact Information: (808) 973-2255 or hta@hawaii.gov
What’s Open
Curious about what businesses are open on the island? Check out Open Kauai to explore business locations and current operating status.
The following County-run facilities and parks are still closed:
Kaumakani Neighborhood Center
Waimea Neighborhood Center main hall
Waimea swimming pool
Wailua Golf Course driving range
Salt Pond Park and pavilions
Hanapepe Stadium football field (anticipated to reopen on 11/07/26)
Hanapepe pavilion, tennis courts, and comfort station
Comfort stations at Kukuiula Harbor Park and Poipu Beach Park (west end)
Poipu Beach Park (closed on 11/05/26 and 11/06/26)
Kōkeʻe and Waimea Canyon State Parks, located in Kauaʻi’s central uplands, reopened at 6 a.m. on Saturday, November 7. All state parks, lookouts and comfort stations between Waimea Canyon lookout and Pihea are now open. Reduced services should be expected, as popular visitor amenities such as the Kōkeʻe Lodge Restaurant and the Kōkeʻe Museum will not reopen until next week at the earliest.
The following trails are also now open:
Nuʻalolo Trail
Awaʻawapuhi Trail (open to the first mile marker)
Waimea Canyon Trail
lliau Nature Loop
Pihea Trail
Safety Information
Contact Information: Ocean Safety Bureau at 808-241-4984 or oceansafety@kauai.gov
For water safety information, contact the Ocean Safety Bureau.
State of Hawaiʻi Department of Health, Kauaʻi District Health Office
Contact Information: 808-241-3495 or visit health.hawaii.gov/about/contact/
To check for Brown Water Advisories, visit: eha-cloud.doh.hawaii.gov/cwb/#!/viewer
Want to Help?
If you’re looking for ways to give back, there are opportunities to support recovery efforts through financial donations or hands-on volunteer work with established organizations that have strong roots in our community. Whether you choose to donate, lend a helping hand, or both, your generosity helps support our local families, businesses, and the long-term recovery of our island.
