Visitor Information
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.
Kauaʻi is open and welcoming visitors.
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, and 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
Contact Information: 808-241-4946
County of Kaua‘i Department of Parks and Recreation
Contact Information: 808-241-4460 or parks@kauai.gov
Department of Land and Natural Resources, Kauaʻi State Parks Division
Contact Information:
Kauaʻi District Office: (808) 274-3444 or dlnr@hawaii.gov
Kōkeʻe Lodge (Kōkeʻe State Park Concessionaire): (808) 335-6061
Kōkeʻe Museum: (808) 335-9975
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.
