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The McBryde Garden is home to the largest collection of native Hawaiian flora in the state, including endangered Kauai flowers like this native red hibiscus known as the Kokio. Photo Credit: Shane Nelson

Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge on Kauai's north shore not only offers visitors spectacular ocean vistas but also one of the largest populations of nesting seabirds anywhere in the state, including species like the red-footed booby, laysan albatross and the frigate bird. Photo Credit: Shane Nelson

The Kilauea Point Lighthouse was built in 1913 and placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. Today, it's a great place for visitors to see the endangered Hawaii State bird, the Nene, pictured in the foreground. Photo Credit: Shane Nelson

A rare sight throughout most of Hawaii, the Nene can commonly be seen across the North Shore of Kauai due, in part, to the Garden Isle's lack of introduced predators that prey on the bird's chicks elsewhere in the state. Photo Credit: Shane Nelson

A stop at one of Kauai's many farmers market's is a great way to sample locally grown produce and fruit along with an excellent chance to meet and interact with Garden Isle residents. The Anaina Hou farmers market, pictured here, is near Kilauea on the North Shore of Kauai and takes place Mondays from 4 p.m. to dusk and on Saturday mornings. Photo Credit: Shane Nelson

Hawaiian's have been cultivating taro in the Hanalei Valley on Kauai's North Shore for centuries. The staple crop is a rich component of Hawaiian ancestry stories and used to make poi. Photo Credit: Shane Nelson

Hanalei Bay is one of Hawaii's most picturesque natural attractions and a popular place for surf lessons, thanks to an often beginner-friendly shore break with a sandy bottom. Photo Credit: Shane Nelson

Kauai visitors interested in enjoying the natural beauty of Hanalei Bay without ever leaving the comfort of their hotel room will want to spring for a corner suite at the St. Regis Princeville. Photo Credit: Shane Nelson