Kauai in March

We will be visiting Kauai for the first time in March. Is one part of the island better than another at this time of year? Any suggestions for condo for 4 adults. Appreciate any feedback.

Kauai in March

There are a lot of answers to your questions, it just depends what you want to do when you are on the island and what kind of atmosphere you are looking for, Do you want a resort atmosphere or solitude? How important is the beach? Close to restaurants important? etc. Tell us a little more about what you want your trip to be, and I%26#39;m sure folks on this site can help you.

Kauai in March

Thanks for the response. We will be there in mid-March which I hear is the tail end of the rainy season. I was wondering if the North Coast would be more likely to get rain at this time of the year than the West Coast.

I like the reviews of some of the condos on the North end, but wondering if we should look on the West coast. We are 4 active seniors that like to hike, snorkel, tour and shop. We will probably eat breakfast and dinner in the condo, so being close to restaurants is not important.

We are looking for a condo with a view. If it rains, or we want to rest, I would like to be able to read a book and look out the window at the ocean. Thanks again for any feedback.

OK -- I can do better now.

Yes, you are more likely that time of year to have rain on the northshore -- that doesn%26#39;t mean that it is going to rain all the time and unless some heavy all island storm moves in, which is un predictable. It is more beautiful in the north, more lush and tropical looking. There re a number of good condos at Princeville, which is situated high on bluffs with gorgeous views of the ocean. Two of our favorites are Puu Poa and Pali Ke Kua. There are some small beaches around Princeville, but the trails up and down to them are not for me (bad knee). Generally, you can get in your car and drive to beaches that are much better. Snorkeling on the far northshore beaches, such as Kee and Tunnels could be a little (or a lot) rough in March.

I wouldn%26#39;t recommend staying on the west shore, because you are so far away from everything, But the southshore you might want to consider. The Poipu area is generally much drier in March nad also more populated with hotels, condos, etc. There are some very nice oceanfront condos. Our favorite place is Kuhio Shores which is just a few feet from the water - 3rd and 4th floor units have fantastic whale watching lanais. It is also next door to a very good snorkeling location and an excellent restaurant

You didn%26#39;t say how long your visit would be, but if you are going to be there for two weeks, you might consider dividing your time between north, which will minimize all the driving.

Let me know if you have more questions. Hope this is helpfull.

Thank you kimocat you have been very helpful. I have jotted down your recommendations and now headed for vrbo. We will be in Hawaii for 2 weeks: 3 days in Oahu; 4 days BI; and 5/6 days in Kauai and then a day or so back in Oahu.

All fingers are crossed that next winter won%26#39;t be a repeat of this year. The last half of February all the way through March was awful, with more rain than Kauai has ever seen! I can%26#39;t see that happening again, but March can still be kinda rainy.

kwils, Amen.

We all need rain, but not like what poured down on Kauai. Was the rain as bad on the West coast as on the North and East?