The Kapaa Bypass is an alternate north/south route on the island of Kauai that allows drivers to avoid the traffic congestion in downtown Kapaa. (Traffic is an issue at almost all hours of the day on the main Kuhio Highway 56 through Kapaa.) The three-mile-long bypass (5600) runs behind Kapaa and takes about 5-10 minutes …
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Is Kauai really the wettest place on Earth? It’s a claim that is often mentioned about the island. With recent epic record-breaking rains, there is a good argument to be made that Kauai is the wettest, but there are also several other locations that receive comparable amounts of rainfall. Nurturing rains are frequent and substantial …
Trying to figure out the best time to visit Kauai for a vacation? There are a couple of considerations to account for, including the busy season, weather, and prices. While there is never a bad time to visit, some months might be more convenient. As a general guide, the best time to visit Kauai is …
You’ll be seeing plenty of wild chickens (and other assorted birds) on Kauai. The Kauai Chickens are everywhere, in parking lots, yards, parks, golf courses, on the sides of roads, and especially around eating establishments. The chickens originated with the original Polynesian settlers who brought them to the island as a food source. In 1992, …
The sign on the side of the ATM (photo above) at a car rental place near the Lihue Airport gives good advice – have cash on hand on your trip to Kauai. As the sign states, many of the smaller retail merchants (in Kauai) accept cash only, such as the Aloha Juice Bar in Hanalei. …
Kauai is an incredibly beautiful island created and shaped by powerful forces. But this island paradise can also be incredibly dangerous if you’re not careful. Some of the same powerful forces that shaped the island are still at play. Powerful waves, rip currents, and other beach and ocean hazards continue to kill numerous people on …
Lihue Airport Codes IATA: LIH ICAO: PHLI FAA LID: LIH Lihue Airport (LIH), in Lihue, Kauai is the gateway to the Garden Island for most tourists. You’ll know you’re in an island paradise as soon as your plane approaches the airport. Flying in, you’ll see the rugged southern Kauai coastline followed by Nawiliwili Harbor on …
The late Andy Irons is a beloved figure on Kauai, especially on the North Shore where he grew up and learned how to surf at Pine Trees (aka Waioli Beach at Hanalei Bay). Kevin Ancell, the surfer turned artist, has crafted a wonderful tribute to Irons at Waioli Beach. Ancell has painted a mural of …