Kauai has some of the best whale watching in the world. On Feb. 2nd the Garden Island reported one of the best counts in 10 years when "more than 160 volunteers viewed and counted an average of eight whales per 15-minute count period at 15 viewing sites from Lumahai through Mana at the Pacific Missile Range Facility." Humpback whales visit Hawaii in the months of December through May and can easily be seen by residents and visitors from land or water. On Kauai, a popular spot to see the whales breach is at Kealia beach on the east side. You can also hope on one of the many charter boats in Port Allen and get a closer view of our majestic visitors from the water. Whale watching is just one of the many rarities we enjoy living on Kauai.