Guidebook for Kauai

Cindy & Scott
Cindy & Scott
Guidebook for Kauai

Food Scene

Open for breakfast and lunch w/ amazing breakfast options and large portions.
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Kountry Kitchen
4-1489 Kuhio Hwy
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Open for breakfast and lunch w/ amazing breakfast options and large portions.
Great coffee shop w/ many options and light food options.
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Java Kai
4-1384 Kuhio Hwy
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Great coffee shop w/ many options and light food options.
Nice view overlooking city of Kapaa.
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Olympic Cafe
1354 Kuhio Hwy
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Nice view overlooking city of Kapaa.
Our 1st stop off the plane. It's nearby and has delicious boba, chicken katsu masubi's, teri chicken, ribs, and mac salad.
Kauai Boba & Barbeque
Our 1st stop off the plane. It's nearby and has delicious boba, chicken katsu masubi's, teri chicken, ribs, and mac salad.
Also close to the airport and across the street from Walmart is the Fish express. They have fresh fish and poke bowls for take out.
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Fish Express
3-3343 Kuhio Hwy
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Also close to the airport and across the street from Walmart is the Fish express. They have fresh fish and poke bowls for take out.
Great dinner spot and bar that has live music on the weekends. Another local favorite. Their poke nachos, fish sandwiches, and brussel sprouts are amazing!
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Rob's Good Times Grill
4303 Rice St
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Great dinner spot and bar that has live music on the weekends. Another local favorite. Their poke nachos, fish sandwiches, and brussel sprouts are amazing!
Definitely a local spot but it has amazing macademia nut pancakes, oxtail soup, and ramen. Open for breakfast and lunch.
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Tip Top Motel
3173 Akahi St
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Definitely a local spot but it has amazing macademia nut pancakes, oxtail soup, and ramen. Open for breakfast and lunch.
OMG! Love this place. Dining by the water and the barefoot bar has delicious kahlua pork sliders! Make sure to have the Hula Pie for dessert. We usually eat here for our last meal if we have a later flight. Close to the airport and outdoor showers on the beach.
Duke's Canoe Club Barefoot Bar and Restaurant
OMG! Love this place. Dining by the water and the barefoot bar has delicious kahlua pork sliders! Make sure to have the Hula Pie for dessert. We usually eat here for our last meal if we have a later flight. Close to the airport and outdoor showers on the beach.
Mexican and seafood restaurant w/ good food. We shared the surf and turf and it was delicious!
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Monico's Taqueria
4-733 Kuhio Hwy
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Mexican and seafood restaurant w/ good food. We shared the surf and turf and it was delicious!
Wonderful ocean view and great meals! One of our favorite spots!
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Sam's Ocean View Restaurant Kapaa Kauai
4-1546 Kuhio Hwy
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Wonderful ocean view and great meals! One of our favorite spots!
Amazing fish plates, wraps, or burritos! Behind the Coconut marketplace.
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Sleeping Giant Grill
440 Aleka Pl
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Amazing fish plates, wraps, or burritos! Behind the Coconut marketplace.
Delicious burgers, fish wraps and both indoor and outdoor seating in back of restaurant. Walking distance from the Condo. There's also other locations in Lihue and Koloa.
Kenji Burger Kapaa
Delicious burgers, fish wraps and both indoor and outdoor seating in back of restaurant. Walking distance from the Condo. There's also other locations in Lihue and Koloa.
Restaurant on the beach w/ great views, outdoor games, and great food and drinks. Also one of our regular hangouts!
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Lava Lava Beach Club
420 Papaloa Rd
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Restaurant on the beach w/ great views, outdoor games, and great food and drinks. Also one of our regular hangouts!
Fine dining and beautiful tropical views. Great spot for special occasions!
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Hukilau Lanai
520 Aleka Loop
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Fine dining and beautiful tropical views. Great spot for special occasions!
Tapas and very fresh delicious menu items. Local favorite dining spot.
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JO2 Restaurant
4-971 Kuhio Hwy
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Tapas and very fresh delicious menu items. Local favorite dining spot.
Great Mai Tai and meals right next door to Kauai Kailani at Waipoli and its on the beach so great views as well!
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Oasis on the Beach
4 820 Kuhio Hwy
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Great Mai Tai and meals right next door to Kauai Kailani at Waipoli and its on the beach so great views as well!
Across the street and delicious meals. Can dine indoors or on their patio.
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Lemongrass Grill - Kauai
4-871 Kuhio Hwy
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Across the street and delicious meals. Can dine indoors or on their patio.
Amazing sushi with some of the freshest fish we've had. Try the local fish! One of our favorite dinner spots!
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Sushi Bushido
4-484 Kuhio Hwy
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Amazing sushi with some of the freshest fish we've had. Try the local fish! One of our favorite dinner spots!
Nice views of the water and they have live entertainment at times. Can have food and drinks here!
Jimmy’s Grill
Nice views of the water and they have live entertainment at times. Can have food and drinks here!
Great food truck w/ delicious breakfast burritos and yummy fish burritos!
El Rey Del Mar
Great food truck w/ delicious breakfast burritos and yummy fish burritos!
Very good food!
Namaste Indian Food
Very good food!
Delicious Thai food truck in Kapaa
Anatta's Thai Street Food
Delicious Thai food truck in Kapaa
Local market that specializes in plate lunches and to go foods.
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波諾市場
4-1300 Kuhio Hwy
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Local market that specializes in plate lunches and to go foods.
Nice shop but the Shaved Ice w/ macademia icecream is amazing!
Hee Fat General Store
Nice shop but the Shaved Ice w/ macademia icecream is amazing!
Shave ice here is delicious but only vanilla ice cream here. Try different shops to compare and choose your favorite spot!
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Wailua Shave Ice
4-831 Kuhio Highway
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Shave ice here is delicious but only vanilla ice cream here. Try different shops to compare and choose your favorite spot!
Sandwiches and amazing pastries! You can also find her at the farmers market at the Coconut Marketplace on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
Haole Girl Island Sweets
4-1161 Kuhio Highway
Sandwiches and amazing pastries! You can also find her at the farmers market at the Coconut Marketplace on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
Open late for snacks! Gourmet donuts, ice cream, pizza, etc.
Island Crave’s Kauai
4-1177 Kuhio Hwy
Open late for snacks! Gourmet donuts, ice cream, pizza, etc.
Amazing fish wraps and poke! Great lunch spot after visiting the lighthouse or on your way the beach on the North shore.
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Kilauea Fish Market
4270 Kilauea Rd
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Amazing fish wraps and poke! Great lunch spot after visiting the lighthouse or on your way the beach on the North shore.
Beautiful views of Hanalei with food and drinks. They advertise real cold "Beer". Live music some evenings.
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Happy Talk Lounge Restaurant & Bar
5380 Honoiki Rd
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Beautiful views of Hanalei with food and drinks. They advertise real cold "Beer". Live music some evenings.
Dining and happy hour in Hanalei.
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Tahiti Nui Restaurant
5122 Kuhio Hwy
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Dining and happy hour in Hanalei.
Seafood along the Hanalei River. Indoor or outdoor seating.
The Hanalei Dolphin Restaurant
Seafood along the Hanalei River. Indoor or outdoor seating.
Sports bar for watching sports, happy hour, and delicious food while you're visiting Hanalei
Kalypso Island Bar & Grill
Sports bar for watching sports, happy hour, and delicious food while you're visiting Hanalei
Good fish tacos and Taro fries!
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Tropical Taco
5-5088 Kuhio Hwy
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Good fish tacos and Taro fries!
Amazing homemade waffle cones and icecream are so good, we could smell the wafflecones from a distance.
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Pink's Creamery
4489 Aku Rd
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Amazing homemade waffle cones and icecream are so good, we could smell the wafflecones from a distance.
Hawaiian style hot dogs w/ sauce options. Good and convenient spot across the street from Poipu beach for a lunch option.
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Puka Dog Hawaiian Style Hot Dogs
2100 Hoone Rd
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Hawaiian style hot dogs w/ sauce options. Good and convenient spot across the street from Poipu beach for a lunch option.
Good breakfast place in Koloa
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Anuenue Cafe
2360 Kiahuna Plantation Dr
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Good breakfast place in Koloa
Amazing Poke bowls and sides! Open till 3pm and it's take out only.
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Koloa Fish Market
3390 Poipu Rd
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Amazing Poke bowls and sides! Open till 3pm and it's take out only.
Great views from this upstairs dining location w/ bar. Views of Poipu beach. Good food and drinks!
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Brennecke's Beach Broiler
2100 Hoone Rd
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Great views from this upstairs dining location w/ bar. Views of Poipu beach. Good food and drinks!
Good meals and drinks and live music on weekends.
The Cabana Bar & Grill
2290 Poipu Rd
Good meals and drinks and live music on weekends.
Love this place for amazing coffee drinks and the breakfast options are very Ono (delicious). Great place to stop and have breakfast on a day your headed to Waimea Canyon or anywhere on the West side. This is also one of our favorites!
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Kalaheo Cafe & Coffee Company
2-2560 Kaumualii Hwy
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Love this place for amazing coffee drinks and the breakfast options are very Ono (delicious). Great place to stop and have breakfast on a day your headed to Waimea Canyon or anywhere on the West side. This is also one of our favorites!
The grilled cheese sandwuch with pineapple and pulled pork was amazing!
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Porky's Kauai
5460 Waimea Rd
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The grilled cheese sandwuch with pineapple and pulled pork was amazing!
Delicious falafels
Shakalafel
Delicious falafels

Places to Visit/ Tours/Activities

Beach at the end of the road. Parking or shuttle reservations required and can be made up to 30 days in advance. Reservations can be made on www.Kauai.com. Click on beaches and then on Ke'e beach for link.
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Ke'e Beach
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Beach at the end of the road. Parking or shuttle reservations required and can be made up to 30 days in advance. Reservations can be made on www.Kauai.com. Click on beaches and then on Ke'e beach for link.
Life guard, restrooms, picnic tables, and showers available here. Lush tropical jungle meets white sand beaches. Bai Hai looms above Haena beach. Great spot for sunsets.
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Haena Beach
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Life guard, restrooms, picnic tables, and showers available here. Lush tropical jungle meets white sand beaches. Bai Hai looms above Haena beach. Great spot for sunsets.
Many movies were filmed in Kauai and specifically at Hanalei Bay. You can swim, surf, rent kayaks, or SUP boards in the bay or river. Great place to spend a day.
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Hanalei Bay
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Many movies were filmed in Kauai and specifically at Hanalei Bay. You can swim, surf, rent kayaks, or SUP boards in the bay or river. Great place to spend a day.
Beautiful spot for snorkeling in summertime. This spot is accessed by a steep path and has no lifeguards or facilities.
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Hideaway Beach
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Beautiful spot for snorkeling in summertime. This spot is accessed by a steep path and has no lifeguards or facilities.
Calm water good for families. There are also Public restrooms and good snorkeling areas.
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阿尼尼海灘( Anini Beach )
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Calm water good for families. There are also Public restrooms and good snorkeling areas.
Also known as Baby beach is a great place for children to swim and explore tide pools. There are picnic tables but no life guard. There's also a shower to rinse off and some shaded areas.
Fujii Beach
Moanakai Road
Also known as Baby beach is a great place for children to swim and explore tide pools. There are picnic tables but no life guard. There's also a shower to rinse off and some shaded areas.
Nice protected beach safe for children. Soccer fields and big playground area for children. Showers and public restrooms.
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利德蓋特公園
Leho Drive
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Nice protected beach safe for children. Soccer fields and big playground area for children. Showers and public restrooms.
Easy parking access w/ shops, restaurants, & ice cream within walking distance. Can also rent paddle boards or surf boards on the beach.
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Kalapaki
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Easy parking access w/ shops, restaurants, & ice cream within walking distance. Can also rent paddle boards or surf boards on the beach.
The Spouting Horn and good shopping and restaurants are all located in this area. Poipu also has a great child safe beach where you can find turtles coming up to sleep around sunset time if you're lucky.
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Poipu Beach
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The Spouting Horn and good shopping and restaurants are all located in this area. Poipu also has a great child safe beach where you can find turtles coming up to sleep around sunset time if you're lucky.
Swinging bridge, charming shops, and more art galleries than any other spot in Kauai.
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Hanapepe
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Swinging bridge, charming shops, and more art galleries than any other spot in Kauai.
Beautiful Grand Canyon of the Pacific with waterfalls, great scenic views, and many hiking trails.
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Waimea Canyon Trail
779 Kokee Rd
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Beautiful Grand Canyon of the Pacific with waterfalls, great scenic views, and many hiking trails.
Nice quiet beach and nice swim areas in West side of island. Great stop after visiting Waimea Canyon.
Salt Pond Park Campground
Salt Pond Road
Nice quiet beach and nice swim areas in West side of island. Great stop after visiting Waimea Canyon.
The falls are part of the north branch of the Wailua River, the 151 foot falls span 40 feet wide. Plenty of parking available.
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Opaekaa Falls
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The falls are part of the north branch of the Wailua River, the 151 foot falls span 40 feet wide. Plenty of parking available.
Great spot for kayaking, paddle boarding, or taking guided tours. Can hike to waterfall at end of river.
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Wailua River
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Great spot for kayaking, paddle boarding, or taking guided tours. Can hike to waterfall at end of river.
140 foot waterfall that was used in opening scene of 1970's tv series " Fantasy Island."
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Wailua Falls
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140 foot waterfall that was used in opening scene of 1970's tv series " Fantasy Island."
Hidden gem of walking paths and hiking viewing Japanese gardens, lava rock artifacts, and unrivaled views of South and West shores of Kauai.
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Kukuiolono Park & Golf Course
854 Puu Rd
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Hidden gem of walking paths and hiking viewing Japanese gardens, lava rock artifacts, and unrivaled views of South and West shores of Kauai.
Nice park with steam and hiking trails. Picnic tables and beautiful rainbow eucalyptus trees.
Keahua Arboretum
Nice park with steam and hiking trails. Picnic tables and beautiful rainbow eucalyptus trees.
Tubing down an old sugar plantation irrigation system, open canals and tunnels or ziplining/traversing are tour options while learning about island history.
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Kauai Backcountry Adventures
3-4131 Kuhio Hwy
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Tubing down an old sugar plantation irrigation system, open canals and tunnels or ziplining/traversing are tour options while learning about island history.
Wonderful boat/Catamaran tours of the beautiful Napali Coast only available to see by water since there are no roads accessing this part of the island.
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Capt Andy's
4353 Waialo Rd
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Wonderful boat/Catamaran tours of the beautiful Napali Coast only available to see by water since there are no roads accessing this part of the island.
Tour the back roads of Kauai on ATV's seeing areas included in Jurassic Park and other movies.
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Kauai ATV
3477A Weliweli Rd
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Tour the back roads of Kauai on ATV's seeing areas included in Jurassic Park and other movies.
Dinner buffet and live entertainment on the Wailua River.
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史密斯家族花園盧奧
3-5971 Kuhio Hwy
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Dinner buffet and live entertainment on the Wailua River.
Great Luau that also teaches Hawaiian history & culture.
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卡拉馬庫烤肉派對
3-2087 Kaumualii Hwy
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Great Luau that also teaches Hawaiian history & culture.
Rent single or double kayaks and paddle your way up the Wailua River. You can then park your kayak and take a walk/hike up to the waterfall to enjoy a nice lunch or snacks.
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Kayak Kaua'i
3 Kuhio Hwy
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Rent single or double kayaks and paddle your way up the Wailua River. You can then park your kayak and take a walk/hike up to the waterfall to enjoy a nice lunch or snacks.
Hawaaian owned and run, this company has different sizes boats so you have the option of zodiac tours or larger boats. We went into a sea cave with Captain A'A on a "Seiko" and the snorkeling spot was one of the best spots we've ever been to! Make sure you take the early morning tour as the ocean is much calmer which is more enjoyable and offers the possibility of getting into a cave.
Makana Charters
4516 Alawai Rd
Hawaaian owned and run, this company has different sizes boats so you have the option of zodiac tours or larger boats. We went into a sea cave with Captain A'A on a "Seiko" and the snorkeling spot was one of the best spots we've ever been to! Make sure you take the early morning tour as the ocean is much calmer which is more enjoyable and offers the possibility of getting into a cave.

Snorkel/ Beach rentals

Snorkel and bicycle rentals.
Kauai Snorkel Rentals
4-484 Kuhio Hwy
Snorkel and bicycle rentals.
Kapaa Beach Shop | Spearfishing, Fishing, Freediving, Snorkel & Beach Rentals
4-1592 Kuhio Hwy
Everything needed for a day at the beach.
snorkel gear including prescription masks.
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Snorkel Bob's Kauai
4-734 Kuhio Hwy
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snorkel gear including prescription masks.

Bars

Great bar on the beach and live entertainment and Hula dancers on weekends.
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Lava Lava Beach Club
420 Papaloa Rd
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Great bar on the beach and live entertainment and Hula dancers on weekends.
Bar next door to the condo. Good mai tai and right by the beach.
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Oasis on the Beach
4 820 Kuhio Hwy
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Bar next door to the condo. Good mai tai and right by the beach.
Local bar in Lihue w/ live music
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Rob's Good Times Grill
4303 Rice St
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Local bar in Lihue w/ live music
Outdoor bar overlooking Kalapaki Beach.
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Duke's Canoe Club Barefoot Bar and Restaurant
3481 Ho'Olaulea Way
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Outdoor bar overlooking Kalapaki Beach.
Outdoor seating by the beach and friendly staff serving drinks and meals if wanted. Live music
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Jimmy’s Grill
4-1638 Kuhio Highway
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Outdoor seating by the beach and friendly staff serving drinks and meals if wanted. Live music
Small tavern atmosphere with friendly staff.
Nawiliwili Tavern
3488 Paena Loop
Small tavern atmosphere with friendly staff.
Locations in Lihue and Poipu. Sports bar
Kalapaki Joe's
3-2600 Kaumualii Hwy
Locations in Lihue and Poipu. Sports bar
Has a good happy hour menu and is right across the street from the condo.
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Lemongrass Grill - Kauai
4-871 Kuhio Hwy
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Has a good happy hour menu and is right across the street from the condo.
Tiki bar in Princeville w/ fun vibes and tiki decorated space. Happy hour deals.
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Tiki Iniki
5-4280 Kuhio Hwy
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Tiki bar in Princeville w/ fun vibes and tiki decorated space. Happy hour deals.
Mai Tai's are delicious! Live music is an added bonus.
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Tahiti Nui Restaurant
5122 Kuhio Hwy
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Mai Tai's are delicious! Live music is an added bonus.
Great outdoor tiki bar with live music overlooking the ocean. Has pupu's and lots of outdoor seating.
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Mamahune's
3-5920 Kuhio Highway
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Great outdoor tiki bar with live music overlooking the ocean. Has pupu's and lots of outdoor seating.
Beautiful views for meals or drinks
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Happy Talk Lounge Restaurant & Bar
5380 Honoiki Rd
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Beautiful views for meals or drinks
Good happy hour.
Taps & Hops Eatery
4-885 Kuhio Highway
Good happy hour.

Sightseeing

Beautiful and peaceful place to visit w/ gorgeous grounds.
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Kauai's Hindu Monastery - Saiva Siddhanta Headquarters
107 Kaholalele Rd
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Beautiful and peaceful place to visit w/ gorgeous grounds.

城市觀光建議

攜帶物品

Bring reef-safe sunblock or suntan lotion please.

Let's keep the reefs and fish safe for years to come.
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Bring washable hiking/water shoes.

Red dirt of Hawaii can stain shoes. Please rinse them off prior to entering the condo. There are multiple outdoor faucets in the area. Mahalo
省錢方式

Tap water is good & safe for drinking.

We fill up a pitcher and store it in the refrigerator so we have cold water to fill up our hydroflasks, etc. daily before we head out for the day.
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The local Farmers markets are wonderful.

The farmers market is in a different town daily. Check binder w/ schedule or google for details.
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Travel towards Lihue/Poipu

Remember, you're on an island with 1 major road that goes around. If you're heading to Lihue, Poipu, or Waimea areas, try to do it before 11:00 am. They have what's called "contra flow traffic". The normal 1 lane road heading to Lihue has cones put up early in the morning to make it 2 lanes until 11:30ish. After that, it goes back to 1 lane which can add an extra 20-30 minutes onto your drive. But you're on a beautiful island, so it's not too bad. Relax and enjoy the beautiful views.
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Reservations for hiking Napali Coast from Ke'e Beach

Reservations are required to park at Ke'e beach for hour or day use as well as hiking Napali Coast. There are only 100 parking spots available. Log on to Kauai.com and scroll to beaches and click on Ke'e beach to find the link to make your reservations prior to your visit. Reservations can be made up to 30 days in advance and no later than the day before your visit.
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Planning/ideas

Log on to Kauai.com for more ideas on hiking, activities, tours, and beaches. Great resource!
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Bike rentals

you can reserve bikes at Hele on Kauai in Kapaa @ kauaibeachrentals.com so you don't have to wait in line! The 8 mile ride along the coast is beautiful!