Kauai Warnings Or Dangers

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have fun but take care!

by mindcrime

SwimmingSwimming is a must thing to do in Kaua'i but watch out the big waves at north shore (on east too after october). Always respect signs like this (pic 1) that warns you about dangerous rocks, sharks, currents etc Dont forget that there are many organized beaches with lifeguards on duty.drivingEveryone respects the speed limit, we did and we had the feeling we were driving a kid’s car :) It was weird and funny at the same time, oh yes, it is safe too ;) The signs were clear and although we didn’t have a GPS the Mile Markers on the highways helped us a lot by just looking at the map (even the simple ones)Watch out the one lane bridges, we saw several of them on north shore. The rule is if you reach the bridge first and it is empty just pass! If another car is in front of you just follow it. It was stress but there weren’t so many cars anyway…Unfortunately, even paradise has its...

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Don't drive on the beach in Polihale

by Travel2write

Your car rental agency will list Polihale beach as a offlimits area. The reason they mention this is that they don't want you to get stuck there. The 8 mile unpaved and rugged road will lead you to a pristine sandy beach. However, even though it say's beach access for vehicles, many tourist get stuck in the soft sand. If you don't listen to this warning, you may be as upset as this pair of honeymooners where in there 4 wheel drive jeep.

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If in doubt, don't go out!

by Travel2write

Current and the beaches can be downright dangerous. If you are not experienced in the ocean, don't swim where there are not lifeguards and never swim alone. Sadly, 3 tourist died the week we were in kauai. he saying is, "If in doub't, don't go out!"

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Most Deadly Beaches

by BlueCollar

Kaua‘i has the most visitor drownings than any other island in the State. What makes this statistic even worse is that Kaua‘i has the forth highest visitor count. It has only one-forth the visitor traffic of O‘ahu, just a little less than one-half the visitor traffic of Maui, and about two-thirds the visitor traffic of even the Big Island. This says a lot about just how deadly the beaches are.To learn more about the various beaches and the hazards associated with them, go to this website(http://www.kauaiexplorer.com/). The information learned there may just keep you from becoming a statistic.

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Jellyfish

by HarmoniousBotch

When in the water, keep an eye out for the portuguese man-o-war jellyfish. ( Actually, it's not a true jellyfish but it looks like one and stings worse than most. )You can recognize it by the sail sticking out of the water - from which it gets its name. It uses the sail to travel with the wind, so keep a watch upwind. You may hear surfers calling out "Pochos! Pochos!" as a warning when they see them.

Hide your valuables in your car!

by ballerina11

Luckily it didnt happen to us, but quite a few places on the island, there's evidence of car break ins, in the form of shattered window glass in parking lots. So, take your valuables with you and lock your doors.

Kitesurfers

by spitball

According to The Ultimate Kauai Guidebook, who are hesitant to give this sport its own section because so many people still don't know what it is, well I'll tell you, it's exciting and a lot of fun to watch, and I imagine, a helluva blast to try and perform. I saw many of these guys during my two weeks on Kaua'i, but it looks like it takes quite a lot of time and skill to even get close to being any good. What you've got is a modified surfboard, shorter and boxier than a normal board, with fins at both ends and straps for your feet. Then let a special, controllable, two-line kite drag you along. Like windsurfing, you don't have to go the direction the wind takes you, you have control (though not as much as a windsurf board) It's harder to learn than windsurfing, if you can get over the steeper learning curve.'Anini Beach Windsurfing (826-9463) gives 4-hour lessons at $400 per person (6...

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Don't Depend on the Railing!!

by agapotravel

Hideaways Beach is gorgeous, but as you can see from the pictures, it is a STEEP pathway that leads down to the beach. We were trying to do this in flip-flops (we had no idea it was this steep). We were holding onto the railing for dear life when it broke and we slid for about 10 excruciatingly long feet down the hill. It is so worth it once you get down, but please be careful!

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Beware of the Red Dirt

by AKtravelers

Much of the dirt on Kaua'i is a deep red. While very attractive, it also has the unhappy quality of being nearly mpossible to get out of your clothes. The white socks we wore when we hiked the Na Pali coast remained stained for the remainder of their useful life (which was at least a couple of years). There's a reason why they are able to sell Red Dirt T-shirts -- the stain really stays in the fabric! By the way, people who live in areas of red dirt and who have pets are not likely to want light colored wall-to-wall carpet in their houses.

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Pay attention to ocean conditions!!!

by GlobalMatt

If you ever travel to Kaua'i, please - please - please pay attention to warnings posted for some beaches. The riptide currents in Hawaii can be VERY strong. Many people have drowned or been swept out to sea due to ignorance. If you are a decent swimmer, this usually isn't a problem in most places on Kaua'i. However, from mid-October through mid-April, most of the beaches are non-swimmable...especially anywhere near or on the North shores. It's even a good idea to stay away from the edge of the water on the North shores in the winter. There have been cases of rogue waves coming in fast and furious with no warning and taking people out to sea. The calmest place to swim, snorkel, & scuba is on the South shores...especially Poip'u Beach State Park. They also have all the basic facilities and lifeguards year-round. Explore Kaua'i to the fullest, but be informed.

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Q:  My wife and I leave tomorrow for a 7 night stay in the Lihue area of Kauai. We've booked a rental car and will be touring the... 

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A: See my tip for the Luau on Kauai. That's a dining experience you can't miss, and there are several of them which provide some kind of discount ticket. 

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