Food Scene
beautiful spot for a sunset drink @ Makana Terrace or Bar Lounge, upscale dining @ Kauai Grill + excellent Halelea Day Spa
53 locals recommend
Princeville Resort Kauai
5520 Ka Haku Rdbeautiful spot for a sunset drink @ Makana Terrace or Bar Lounge, upscale dining @ Kauai Grill + excellent Halelea Day Spa
Nanea restaurant for lunch & dinner. Starbucks cafe for coffee
13 locals recommend
The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas
3838 Wyllie RdNanea restaurant for lunch & dinner. Starbucks cafe for coffee
One of our favorite places to stop en route home from the airport. We recommend sitting in the cozy bar in the back where they serve full menu
18 locals recommend
Kauai Pasta
4-939 Kuhio HwyOne of our favorite places to stop en route home from the airport. We recommend sitting in the cozy bar in the back where they serve full menu
When in Kilauea, a great place to catch local musicians and decent food. Nothing to make a special trip
32 locals recommend
The Bistro
2484 Keneke StWhen in Kilauea, a great place to catch local musicians and decent food. Nothing to make a special trip
when in Kilauea, a nice place to get breakfast & pastries, OR pizza for lunch or dinner. Primarily outdoor seating.
65 locals recommend
Kilauea Art Night
2484 Keneke Stwhen in Kilauea, a nice place to get breakfast & pastries, OR pizza for lunch or dinner. Primarily outdoor seating.
Hearty lunch plates offering fresh fish options. Outdoor seating
63 locals recommend
Kilauea Fish Market
4270 Kilauea RdHearty lunch plates offering fresh fish options. Outdoor seating
A nice Happy Hour 3 - 5:30pm. Decent food, decent service. We frequent here b/c of the convenience & cost. Casual & pretty quick. Sports bar atmosphere on game days
34 locals recommend
Kalypso Restaurant
Kuhio HighwayA nice Happy Hour 3 - 5:30pm. Decent food, decent service. We frequent here b/c of the convenience & cost. Casual & pretty quick. Sports bar atmosphere on game days
Another place we frequent for convenience & cost. Local music Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat. though sometimes obnoxiously loud. Indoor/outdoor seating. Monday fish taco night. Lunch & dinner. Hanalei bar
36 locals recommend
The Hanalei Gourmet
5-5161 Kuhio HwyAnother place we frequent for convenience & cost. Local music Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat. though sometimes obnoxiously loud. Indoor/outdoor seating. Monday fish taco night. Lunch & dinner. Hanalei bar
Adequate food, iconic location, excellent local music, usually. Occasionally dangerous late night local scene. Also only Hanaeli pizza in the back & Iti Wine Bar next door shares the kitchen and menu
Kuhio Highway
Kuhio HighwayAdequate food, iconic location, excellent local music, usually. Occasionally dangerous late night local scene. Also only Hanaeli pizza in the back & Iti Wine Bar next door shares the kitchen and menu
Dan's favorite coffee shop "for the coffee". Great baked goods. Lunch. Open Mic night
14 locals recommend
Small Town Coffee Company
4-1543 Kuhio HwyDan's favorite coffee shop "for the coffee". Great baked goods. Lunch. Open Mic night
Hā Coffee Bar
4291 Rice StBest coffee shop in Lihue
Sightseeing
Anini Beach
There is a trail to Anini 0.8 mi from the condo
Saturdays 9am - 12pm. Fresh produce, prepared food and non-food locally made gifts
19 locals recommend
Hale Halawai’s Farmer’s Market/Cultural Festival
5299C Kuhio HwySaturdays 9am - 12pm. Fresh produce, prepared food and non-food locally made gifts
"end of the road" Parking can be impossible, so go early, OR late. Good summertime snorkeling & trailhead for Napali Coast
92 locals recommend
Ke'e Beach
"end of the road" Parking can be impossible, so go early, OR late. Good summertime snorkeling & trailhead for Napali Coast
This is where to access Tunnels beach. Highly recommneded for summertime snorkeling (conditions permitting). Generally extremely dangerous conditions in common wintertime high-surf. Lifeguard 9am-5pm
29 locals recommend
Haena Beach Park
Hawaii 560This is where to access Tunnels beach. Highly recommneded for summertime snorkeling (conditions permitting). Generally extremely dangerous conditions in common wintertime high-surf. Lifeguard 9am-5pm
"the beach you pass driving up from the airport". Lifeguards, consistent surf, swimming area, sandy beach, food trucks across the street
69 locals recommend
Keālia Beach
"the beach you pass driving up from the airport". Lifeguards, consistent surf, swimming area, sandy beach, food trucks across the street
Accessed from Waimea town road runs along Waimea Canyon. Excellent hiking & overlooks. Cool temperatures
51 locals recommend
Kōkeʻe State Park
Accessed from Waimea town road runs along Waimea Canyon. Excellent hiking & overlooks. Cool temperatures
"end of the road" on the West Side. Accessed via long, slow, washboard road. Plan for the day. Stop @ Ishihara's!
45 locals recommend
Polihale State Park
Lower Saki Mana Road"end of the road" on the West Side. Accessed via long, slow, washboard road. Plan for the day. Stop @ Ishihara's!
South Shore commerce area. Beach parks, summertime big surf, wintertime snorkeling.
15 locals recommend
Poipu
South Shore commerce area. Beach parks, summertime big surf, wintertime snorkeling.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bouchons Hanalei
5-5190 Kuhio Highwaybeautiful tables overlooking the mountains. Decent food & service
Tapas @ Kukui'ula
2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka StGood food, decent service, nice bar. Recommend the sangria.
Good food, good service, good music & ambiance. Recommend upstairs dining, the guacamole and chili chocolate torte. Late night "club" night?
16 locals recommend
Tortilla Republic
2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka StGood food, good service, good music & ambiance. Recommend upstairs dining, the guacamole and chili chocolate torte. Late night "club" night?
Shopping
#1 spot for surfboard, snorkel gear, boogie board and beach chair rentals + surf fashion & Hanalei logo-wear
Hanalei Surf
5-5161 Kuhio Hwy#1 spot for surfboard, snorkel gear, boogie board and beach chair rentals + surf fashion & Hanalei logo-wear
approx. 1mi away this center houses a grocer, gas station, banks, post center, Mexican, Thai & Tikibar restaurants, coffee shop, ice cream parlor, public library, yoga, massage & fitness, & many shops
65 locals recommend
Princeville Center
Kuhio Highwayapprox. 1mi away this center houses a grocer, gas station, banks, post center, Mexican, Thai & Tikibar restaurants, coffee shop, ice cream parlor, public library, yoga, massage & fitness, & many shops
Kukui Grove
3-2600 Kaumualii Hwythe Mall. Open air, uninspiring. Starbucks, Macy's, Longs, etc.
Coconut Marketplace
4-484 Kuhio HwyUninspring shopping and closed storefronts
The best place to pick up Lilikoi (Passion Fruit) related items. A MUST stop on the West side.
Aunty Lilikoi
9875 Waimea RdThe best place to pick up Lilikoi (Passion Fruit) related items. A MUST stop on the West side.
Essentials
Natural food grocer includes smoothie bar, salad bar, soup & hot bar + take-out deli items
26 locals recommend
Hanalei Harvest Market
5-5161 Kuhio HwyNatural food grocer includes smoothie bar, salad bar, soup & hot bar + take-out deli items
THE place to pick up Poke and other snacks for the beach & trail. Directly across the street from Auntie Lilikoi's
14 locals recommend
Ishihara Market
9894 Kaumualii HwyTHE place to pick up Poke and other snacks for the beach & trail. Directly across the street from Auntie Lilikoi's
Arts & Culture
aFeinberg Gallery Poipu
1571 Ala Kalanikaumaka Stthe BEST place to get fine art-quality photographic images of Kauai beauty.