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Kauai

Lava caverns, summer runs to Niihau, and year-round reef life on the Garden Isle

Updated Oct 30, 2025 • 20 sources

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Destination Guide Sources For Kauai

Reference links used to build and maintain this guide.

20 sources • Updated Oct 30, 2025

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Oct 30, 2025.

Research Sources

Reference links used to build and maintain this guide.

20 sources • Updated Oct 30, 2025

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Oct 30, 2025.

- Local observations for water and marine data.

Hawaii DLNR State Parks: Haena State Park - Non-resident entry and parking fees plus hours.

Go Haena Reservations - Parking, shuttle, and entry reservation system.

DLNR: Napali Coast Park Info - Permit and camping fee details for Kalalau Trail.

Lihue Airport (LIH) Official - Airport and ground transport info.

DAN Emergency Assistance - Emergency dive medicine hotline.

Hawaii State Act 104 (2018) Sunscreen Law - Ban on sale of oxybenzone and octinoxate sunscreens.

Seasport Divers: Niihau Diving Info - Typical sites and seasonality for Niihau trips.

DiveJourney: Koloa Landing - Internal spot page for Koloa Landing.

DiveJourney: Sheraton Caverns - Internal spot page for Sheraton Caverns.

DiveJourney: Three Fingers - Internal spot page for Three Fingers.

DiveJourney: Vertical Awareness - Internal spot page for Vertical Awareness (Lehua/Niihau).

DiveJourney: Brenneckes Ledge - Internal spot page for Brenneckes Ledge.