If your kids know the song “Puff the Magic Dragon,” they already have a connection to
Kauai’s
North Shore. The Peter, Paul, & Mary song references Hanalei, the bohemian town that is the center of life in this remote part of the island. West of town, the Kuhio Highway winds past the
Limahuli Garden & Preserve, a cultivated museum of native plants, and dead-ends at
Ke’e Beach, a great spot for tidepooling at low tide. The trailhead for the
Kalaulau Trail, which spans the Na Pali Coast, starts nearby.
Please note that the Limahuli Garden & Preserve closed in the spring of 2018 due to flood damage and did not set a reopening date. Please check the garden’s website before your trip to determine if the garden will be open during your visit.