Kauai Guidebook
Bar & Restaurant
Amazing tapas, drinks and atmosphere. Open air dining in the center of Hanalei.
132 residents recomanen
Bar Acuda
5-5161 Kuhio HwyAmazing tapas, drinks and atmosphere. Open air dining in the center of Hanalei.
Fish and chips, live music in the historic Old Hanalei School house.
36 residents recomanen
The Hanalei Gourmet
5-5161 Kuhio HwyFish and chips, live music in the historic Old Hanalei School house.
Hanalei's sports bar. Lots of TVs and happy hour specials. Huge Happy Hour Nachos!
34 residents recomanen
Kalypso Restaurant
5-5156 Kuhio HighwayHanalei's sports bar. Lots of TVs and happy hour specials. Huge Happy Hour Nachos!
Palate Wine Bar & Restaurant
2474 Keneke StOpen for dinner. Wines, flatbreads and more.
Family owned for generations. A local favorite. Featured in the movie The Descendants. Live music. The most authentic luau on island at the only luau on the north shore.
175 residents recomanen
Tahiti Nui Restaurant
5122 Kuhio HwyFamily owned for generations. A local favorite. Featured in the movie The Descendants. Live music. The most authentic luau on island at the only luau on the north shore.
Open for dinner with salads and pizzas. Located in Princeville.
49 residents recomanen
Hideaways Pizza Pub
5300 Ka Haku RdOpen for dinner with salads and pizzas. Located in Princeville.
Taps & Hops Eatery
4-885 Kuhio HighwayIt's pretty much happy hour all the time here. Great food and local beers on tap.
Happy Hour and dinner. Wednesdays has the BEST local entertainment; Aldrine Guerro (ukulele) and Arron Nakamura (guitar) from 4-6.
64 residents recomanen
Oasis on the Beach
4 820 Kuhio HwyHappy Hour and dinner. Wednesdays has the BEST local entertainment; Aldrine Guerro (ukulele) and Arron Nakamura (guitar) from 4-6.
Food scene
AMA Restaurant
5-5161 Kuhio HwyUpscale ramens and wine. Open air dining.
Great Chinese and Thai food in Princeville foodcourt. Sometimes live music in the evening.
14 residents recomanen
Lotus Garden Chinese & Thai Cuisine
54280 Kuhio HwyGreat Chinese and Thai food in Princeville foodcourt. Sometimes live music in the evening.
North Shore General Store
5-4280 Kuhio HwyPizza, burgers and more. Featuring Kauai beef.
Sushi Girl Kauai
2484 Keneke StSushi cart in Kong Lung center. Yum, yum, and yum!
Fresh, local fish whipped up into salads, burritos, and more.
63 residents recomanen
Kilauea Fish Market
4270 Kilauea RdFresh, local fish whipped up into salads, burritos, and more.
Cafe Turmeric
5-5100 Kuhio HwyAmazing Indian food truck in Hanalei.
Fresh Bite Kauai
5100 Kuhio HwyLocal ingredients and fresh salads and wraps.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Unique pastries, full cakes, fresh breads and more.
65 residents recomanen
Kilauea Art Night
2484 Keneke StBreakfast, lunch and dinner. Unique pastries, full cakes, fresh breads and more.
Hukilau Lanai
520 Aleka LoopMake reservations early! Books out several weeks in advance.
Nourish Hanalei
5225 Hanalei Plantation RdOpen M-F for lunch.
JO2 Restaurant
4-971 Kuhio HwySome of the best, most creative food you’ll ever have.
KP Lihue
4028 Kuhio HwyOur Italian restaurant. Molto bene!
A very large Italian menu, Pizzas, and a small bar.
9 residents recomanen
Bobby V's Italian Restaurant
4-484 Kuhio HwyA very large Italian menu, Pizzas, and a small bar.
Coffee & Breakfast
Hanalei Bread Company
5-5161 Kuhio HwyPastries, unique breakfast items, and coffee.
Coffee and raw, vegan treats and a huge selection of gourmet and local chocolates. Live music and vendor booths on some Saturday mornings.
26 residents recomanen
Trilogy Coffee & Tea Bar
4270 Kilauea RdCoffee and raw, vegan treats and a huge selection of gourmet and local chocolates. Live music and vendor booths on some Saturday mornings.
Java Kai Bar Coffee Roasters - Kīlauea
2555 Ala Namahana ParkwayHuge breakfast menu and coffees.
The Spot North Shore Kauai
5-4280 Kuhio HwyBreakfast, pastries, açaí bowls and coffee.
Vegan donuts make from taro and other local ingredients. To die for!
19 residents recomanen
Holey Grail Donuts
5-5100 Kuhio HwyVegan donuts make from taro and other local ingredients. To die for!
City/town information
Maybe the cutest little small beach town in the world. Nice shops and restaurants, Hanalei beach is AMAZING. A must see!
76 residents recomanen
Hanalei
Maybe the cutest little small beach town in the world. Nice shops and restaurants, Hanalei beach is AMAZING. A must see!
Kauai's other north shore town. Great shops and restaurants in "the stone buildings" on the way to the historic lighthouse.
14 residents recomanen
Kilauea
Kauai's other north shore town. Great shops and restaurants in "the stone buildings" on the way to the historic lighthouse.
Sightseeing
A short (and muddy when rainy) walk to the rocky, cliff view. Be mindful of the waves, stay clear and do NOT go in when it's rough. Don't go if the gate is closed, those who do sometimes need to be rescued or die. Excellent sunset views.
74 residents recomanen
Bany de la Reina
Kapiolani LoopA short (and muddy when rainy) walk to the rocky, cliff view. Be mindful of the waves, stay clear and do NOT go in when it's rough. Don't go if the gate is closed, those who do sometimes need to be rescued or die. Excellent sunset views.
These guys can take you to places you wouldn't know existed and couldn't otherwise find. And they're fun to hang out with!
Kauai Hiking Adventures
4411 Kapuna RoadThese guys can take you to places you wouldn't know existed and couldn't otherwise find. And they're fun to hang out with!
The end of the road and the beginning of the Kalalau trail. Hike 2 miles in to Hanakapai Beach and optionally 2 miles up to the falls. Permits are required for the 11 miles trip into Kalalau. Even if you just do the first half mile to the lookout, it's worth it!
You'll need parking and entry passes to enter the park. gohaena.com to make reservations. Book early, the sell out.
92 residents recomanen
Ke'e Beach
The end of the road and the beginning of the Kalalau trail. Hike 2 miles in to Hanakapai Beach and optionally 2 miles up to the falls. Permits are required for the 11 miles trip into Kalalau. Even if you just do the first half mile to the lookout, it's worth it!
You'll need parking and entry passes to enter the park. gohaena.com to make reservations. Book early, the sell out.
The most northern tip of the Hawaiian islands. A historic lighthouse, bird sanctuary, possible whale spotting, and more.
169 residents recomanen
Far de Kilauea
3580 Kilauea RdThe most northern tip of the Hawaiian islands. A historic lighthouse, bird sanctuary, possible whale spotting, and more.
Grand Canyon of the pacific. Rainbows and waterfalls! Entry fee required at some of the view points. Be sure to go all the way up to the top for the Kalalau lookout!
90 residents recomanen
Parc Estatal de Waimea Canyon
Waimea Canyon DriveGrand Canyon of the pacific. Rainbows and waterfalls! Entry fee required at some of the view points. Be sure to go all the way up to the top for the Kalalau lookout!
Just before the end of the road on the north shore. You can go to this beach without an entry fee but parking is limited. This is a lifeguarded beach.
30 residents recomanen
Haena Beach Park
Hawaii 560Just before the end of the road on the north shore. You can go to this beach without an entry fee but parking is limited. This is a lifeguarded beach.
Big, beautiful east side beach. A great place to swim, surf, and boogie board. The place to watch sunrise or full moon rise.
69 residents recomanen
Keālia Beach
Big, beautiful east side beach. A great place to swim, surf, and boogie board. The place to watch sunrise or full moon rise.
By the Grant Hyatt in Poipu, Shipwreck is a popular beach. On top of Shipwreck rock there's a nice hike that goes along the shoreline.
47 residents recomanen
Shipwreck Beach
By the Grant Hyatt in Poipu, Shipwreck is a popular beach. On top of Shipwreck rock there's a nice hike that goes along the shoreline.
On the sunny south side this little beach is a popular place to spot sea turtles.
68 residents recomanen
Brennecke's Beach Broiler
2100 Hoone RdOn the sunny south side this little beach is a popular place to spot sea turtles.
Also known as Secrets Beach. A steep 10 minute hike down to this long, beautiful, mostly deserted beach. Not lifeguarded, DO NOT SWIM here, it's rough and the rips will pull you out to sea.
40 residents recomanen
Kauapea Beach
Also known as Secrets Beach. A steep 10 minute hike down to this long, beautiful, mostly deserted beach. Not lifeguarded, DO NOT SWIM here, it's rough and the rips will pull you out to sea.
Great hike on the east side with sweeping views of the entire east side.
32 residents recomanen
Sleeping Giant
Great hike on the east side with sweeping views of the entire east side.
Activity
Waves Yoga Kaua‘i
5-4280 Kuhio HwyA nice yoga studio right in Princeville. Lulu has great classes and a sauna.
Horse back tours, zip lining and more. North shore, most others are south shore.
40 residents recomanen
Princeville Ranch
5-3900 Kuhio HighwayHorse back tours, zip lining and more. North shore, most others are south shore.
Tubing adventures through historic irrigation tunnels. The original lazy river, but WAY better!
37 residents recomanen
Aventures a l'interior de Kauai
3-4131 Kuhio HwyTubing adventures through historic irrigation tunnels. The original lazy river, but WAY better!
Capt Andy's
4353 Waialo RdBoat tours around Kauai. A must do!
Captain J's Kauai Offshore Adventures
4353 Waialo RoadDeep Sea Fishing
Ahi Lele Fire Show
5-2723 Kuhio HighwayFire show and Polynesian dance, Wednesdays 6pm
If you only do one paid activity, take a helicopter tour! 80% of the island is uninhabited and inaccessible. The only way to see it is from the air.
Safari Helicopters
3225 Akahi StIf you only do one paid activity, take a helicopter tour! 80% of the island is uninhabited and inaccessible. The only way to see it is from the air.
Farmer's Market
Kealia Farm Market
2345 Kealia RoadMonday 3-6pm Friday 3-6pm
Coconut Marketplace
4-484 Kuhio HwyTuesday 9am-1pm Thursday 9am 1pm
Waipa Farmers Market
55785A Kuhio HwyTuesday 3:30-5:30pm
Kapaa sunshine market
Kahau RoadWednesday 3-4:30pm
Kukui'ula Village Shopping Center
2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka StWednesday 3:30-5:30
4481 Kona Rd
4481 Kona RoadHanapepe Park, Thursday 3-4pm
Hale Halawai ‘Ohana O Hanalei
5299C Kuhio HwySunday 12-2:30pm
Puhi Park Produce
3 Kaumualii HwySaturday 10am - Sold out
Anaina Hou Community Park
5-2723 Kuhio HwyKilauea, at Mini Golf, Saturday 9am-12pm