Taking a scenic tour in a helicopter is the best way to get an aerial view of Kauai’s tropical vegetation and sweeping peaks. One place you should fly over is the Coconut Coast. This unique area has a rich history, and it’s a stunning view of the island’s coastline. Here’s more information on this historic landmark to provide you with more details before your flight.

What to Know About the Coconut Coast

What Is It?

Kauai, also known as the Garden Isle, is the fourth-largest island in the Hawaiian Archipelago. The eastern side is called the Coconut Coast or Royal Coconut Coast. Here, you’ll find white-sand beaches and Mount Waialeale, a crater created by a volcanic eruption over five million years ago. This geographic event on the Garden Isle shaped the island to look as it does today: a crater carved by the Wailua River, surrounded by mountains.

Who Lived There?

Originally, the Coconut Coast was likely inhabited by people from French Polynesia who sailed to the island around 500 A.D. The Polynesians were drawn to the location because of the abundant freshwater and soil, which created the perfect conditions for growing taro, a favored starchy vegetable.

What Can You See There?

During a scenic tour of the Royal Coconut Coast, you’ll fly over stunning sandy beaches and volcanic rock leftover from the Waialeale eruption. You’ll marvel at the many farms where bananas, pineapple, and sugar still grow today. Depending on the weather, the pilot may steer the chopper into side valleys and canyons to show you the waterfalls and lush, tropical greenery that Hawaii is known for. Since it frequently rains in Kauai, you may be lucky and spot a rainbow during your scenic tour in the sky.

If you want to enjoy the Coconut Coast from above, contact Jack Harter Helicopters in Lihue, HI, to book a 60- or 90-minute scenic tour. These expert pilots fly out of the airport and cover stunning landmarks, including Wailua Falls, the Na Pali Coast, and Waimea Canyon. Call (808) 245-3774 to book your reservation, or learn more about their tours online.