Poipu Beach Park is a nice place for families. There are provisions for picnicking. Another beautiful site is Moir Gardens, spread over 35 acres of landscaped gardens and home to some rare species of cactus, orchids, water lily, bromeliads, etc. Shipwreck Beach with its stunning cliffs attracts a good number of tourists. There are superb bicycle trails beyond Shipwreck at the secluded Mahaulepu Beach. A must-see is Spouting Horn. It is a place where a plume of spray is formed when water is naturally forced through a lava tube. Other interesting places include Prince Kuhio Park, Kiahuna Golf Club, National Tropical Botanical Garden, etc. Make one of the Poipu vacation villa rentals as your base to access these numerous places of interests. For a weekend getaway, the nearby Lihue serves as another wonderful holiday destination. You will find superb accommodation facilities in any of the Lihue vacation rentals.
Seafood dominates the local gastronomy. You can taste delicious Pacific Rim food to northern Italian delicacies in the numerous restaurants and eateries. Also, the sandwiches, grilled meats, and tropical fruits are extremely tasty. You can have a unique shopping experience in the nearby shops. These shops sell beautiful jewelry, gifts, art pieces, swimwear, and fashionable Hawaiian clothes. Poipu house rentals can be somewhat pricey during the annual 'Kauai Music Festival'. This four day event is celebrated in a grand way by the locals together with the tourists.