Kauai has something for everyone. If you like cooler weather and less intense sun, start north at 12:00. Surfers and golfers share the north island. The more sun and heat you want the further around the island you go. At 3:00, Kaapa has very moderate weather and offers sunrises and the amenities of town with loads of shopping, Safeway and lots more restaurant choices. You are also near the airport and Lihue, the main town. For the sun worshippers, head to 6:00 and the south, where there are fewer shops and dining choices and more sun. The west side, moving to 7:00-9:00 is more rural, lots less tourist and better local feel, with the least amount of rain. Hiking can be done all over the island, and has plenty to satisfy both the novice and experienced hiker. Hiking the Waimea Canyon or Napali Coast is a great life experience. Other less strenuous hikes give great views as well. From the light house on the north east one can watch whales and lots of bird activity. The nice thing about Kauai is that you can get around 3/4 of the island in a matter of hours.