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Updated October 15th, 2026

Mahalo for supporting Kauai and our local community. We look forward to welcoming you with plenty of Aloha! 🌺

 
Kauai is making amazing progress, and we’re grateful for the incredible teamwork and Aloha shown throughout our island community. Most of the island is now back to normal, though a few minor disruptions are listed below. 🌺
 

Kauaʻi Is Open & Welcoming Visitors

Kauai is open and welcoming visitors!

Most of Kauai is open, and more restaurants, shops, activities, parks, and experiences are reopening every day.

Visitors can enjoy much of the island as normal, while keeping in mind that some communities are still recovering. Although they are becoming much less frequent, you may encounter repair crews, road work, downed trees, damaged landscaping, temporary closures, or occasional travel delays.

🌺 Come with Aloha

Kauai is special places with strong, close-knit communities. As you visit, we ask that you come with Aloha—be patient, respectful, and mindful of the people who live here and the work being done to restore the area.

We are grateful to welcome you to Kauai and appreciate your understanding as we continue our recovery. Thank you for visiting with patience, respect, and Aloha.

Your patience and aloha help our community recover.

 

 

🌺 Island Updates: North, South East & West

NORTH KAUAI

OPEN: The North shore is ready to welcome guests. Although you may still see signs of Lowell, we're fully confident you will love your stay. 
✓ Princeville
✓ Kīlauea & Anini
✓ Hanalei & Haena

EAST KAUAI

🌺 OPEN & READY FOR VISITORS

East Kauai is open and welcoming visitors, it was fortunate to be the least impacted area of the island.

SOUTH KAUAI

🌊 MOST AREAS ARE OPEN

South Kauai's coastal areas experienced storm-surge and wave damage. As of mid-October the beaches are accessible but please monitor Kauai's information for the most current conditions as they are improving. Some coastal roads may be gravel at this time but are fully passable.

 

WEST KAUAI

 

🌺 RECOVERY CONTINUES

West Kauai experienced hurricane damage at higher elevations but is also welcoming visitors.

⚠️ Kōkeʻe and Waimea Canyon is currently closed due to storm damage and hazardous conditions from the hurricane's strong winds, though they are still visible by helicopter and boat tour!

 

💚 VISIT KAUAI WITH ALOHA

Kauai is open.

One of the best ways to support our island during recovery is to visit respectfully and support the local businesses that are open.

Enjoy our restaurants. Shop locally. Explore the activities and experiences that are available. 

Every visit helps support our local community!

 

🔎 CHECK BEFORE YOU GO

Conditions can change as recovery winds down. We recommend checking ahead before visiting a particular business, attraction, park, or area.

Plan Your Stay

Find restaurants, activities, shopping, and other businesses that are currently open:

Guide to Kauai

OpenKauai.org

 

 

🌺 MAHALO FOR YOUR ALOHA

Thank you for visiting Kauai with patience, respect, and aloha while our island continues to recover.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Contact Us

Kauai Vacation Rentals & Real Estate, Inc.
3-3311 Kuhio Highway
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 245-8841

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