Explore the South and west side
Food scene
Da Crack
2827 Poipu RdLocal hole in the wall for burritos and quick food.
Upscale shopping center with several food and shopping options.
Wednesday farmers market from 3-6 is packed full of produce, food and entertainment.
65 residents recomanen
Kukui'ula Village Shopping Center
2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka StUpscale shopping center with several food and shopping options.
Wednesday farmers market from 3-6 is packed full of produce, food and entertainment.
Stop by for a coffee and jam tasting. They also are the only place to get the famous pineapple freeze other than the Saturday Farmers Market in Lihue.
Monkeypod Jam
2-3687 Kaumualii HwyStop by for a coffee and jam tasting. They also are the only place to get the famous pineapple freeze other than the Saturday Farmers Market in Lihue.
They make their own flour tortillas but it can be hit or miss depending on how busy it is.
9 residents recomanen
Island Taco
9643 Kaumualii HwyThey make their own flour tortillas but it can be hit or miss depending on how busy it is.
Japanese Grandma's Cafe
3871 Hanapepe RdSushi and some unique offerings. Has character.
Sightseeing
Beautiful spa at the Grand Hyatt. For 50 dollars you can get a day pass and use the facilities which include gym, yoga room, lap pool, jacuzzis, steam rooms and saunas. Day use is also included with any service such as express pedicure. Nice place to relax and read a book on a blustery day.
7 residents recomanen
Anara Spa
1571 Poipu RdBeautiful spa at the Grand Hyatt. For 50 dollars you can get a day pass and use the facilities which include gym, yoga room, lap pool, jacuzzis, steam rooms and saunas. Day use is also included with any service such as express pedicure. Nice place to relax and read a book on a blustery day.
Beautiful Southside beach with bathrooms. The head of the Mahaulepu Heritage trail. Gorgeous views of the ocean from this trail.
47 residents recomanen
Shipwreck Beach
Beautiful Southside beach with bathrooms. The head of the Mahaulepu Heritage trail. Gorgeous views of the ocean from this trail.
Maha'ulepu Heritage Trail
Maha'ulepu Heritage TrailBeautiful views from this trail.
Spouting Horn
Definitely go take a look and listen to this natural feature.
I like this beach on the Southside. Nice breakwater and has bathrooms and showers. Snorkeling can be good here as well.
Kukuiula Small Boat Harbor
4637 Amio RdI like this beach on the Southside. Nice breakwater and has bathrooms and showers. Snorkeling can be good here as well.
Two gardens with very different glimpses of Kauai. McBryde has a natural feel, beautiful gardens and you can wander at your own pace. Allerton is also beautiful, home of the huge ficus trees in Jurassic Park but they only offer guided tours.
39 residents recomanen
National Tropical Botanical Garden
4425 Lawai RdTwo gardens with very different glimpses of Kauai. McBryde has a natural feel, beautiful gardens and you can wander at your own pace. Allerton is also beautiful, home of the huge ficus trees in Jurassic Park but they only offer guided tours.
A Buddhist temple and walk with mini temples along the way. Great vibes but not open all the time. Check online for days and times.
Lawai International Center
3381 Wawae RdA Buddhist temple and walk with mini temples along the way. Great vibes but not open all the time. Check online for days and times.
Koloa
First plantation town on Kauai. Old style with shops and eateries.
Historic town that will give you a taste of old Kauai. The most western bookstore is here as well as a swinging bridge and good local eats. They host a Friday night art walk that is fun to attend and good end to a trip to Waimea Canyon.
30 residents recomanen
Hanapepe
Historic town that will give you a taste of old Kauai. The most western bookstore is here as well as a swinging bridge and good local eats. They host a Friday night art walk that is fun to attend and good end to a trip to Waimea Canyon.
Waimea Canyon is a must see. Try to go when the weather is decent to see the Kalalau valley and waterfalls. I will defer to the guidebooks for you to choose hikes to do. You can have an enjoyable time just driving up to the end of the paved road and working your way down. I suggest doing that because the lookouts at the top can get fogged in.
105 residents recomanen
Mirador del Canyó de Waimea
Waimea Canyon is a must see. Try to go when the weather is decent to see the Kalalau valley and waterfalls. I will defer to the guidebooks for you to choose hikes to do. You can have an enjoyable time just driving up to the end of the paved road and working your way down. I suggest doing that because the lookouts at the top can get fogged in.
Gorgeous views and the start point for the Kalepa Ridge Trail or airplane trail. It is unofficial and located to the left of the chain link fence. You will see a trail that goes behind the fence and down the hill. For experienced hikers and may be closed.
62 residents recomanen
Mirador de Kalalau
Kokee RoadGorgeous views and the start point for the Kalepa Ridge Trail or airplane trail. It is unofficial and located to the left of the chain link fence. You will see a trail that goes behind the fence and down the hill. For experienced hikers and may be closed.
Waipo'o Falls Trail
Waipo'o Falls TrailChallenging hike to see two beautiful waterfalls
Depending on weather, can be a great place to spend a day swimming and snorkeling.
21 residents recomanen
Salt Pond Park
Salt Pond RoadDepending on weather, can be a great place to spend a day swimming and snorkeling.
The road has been repaired and is passable for most vehicles. Recommend high clearance or 4WD. Pack up your food and water as there are no amenities out here.
17 residents recomanen
Mahaulepu Beach
The road has been repaired and is passable for most vehicles. Recommend high clearance or 4WD. Pack up your food and water as there are no amenities out here.