The Powerline Trail on Kauai is a hardscrabble trail that cuts across a swath of the island from the Keahua Arboretum to Princeville. That’s right, there’s a trail that links these two disparate points! The trail is actually an old road that follows a powerline (hence the name). However, don’t let the word “road” fool …
Chances are if your travels take you to Poipu, Kauai you’ll end up sooner or later at The Shops at Kukuiula. The open-air shopping center boasts some of the island’s best shops and restaurants. Several surf shops, including Poipu Surf, Deja Vu and Crazy Shirts will get you ready for the beach. After the beach …
“Slow yourself down” is a popular island sentiment about the benefits and advantages of living life at a slower pace. On Kauai, former professional surfers Jesse Merle Jones and Aamion Goodwin began selling bumper stickers with the phrase and it soon evolved into a full merchandise line and physical store located behind their popular The …
For a unique and beautiful vantage point of Kalapaki Bay and Nawiliwili Harbor head to Kukii Point at the entrance to the bay. Looking from Kalapaki Beach at the Royal Sonesta Kauai Resort Lihue (former Kauai Marriott), the point is past the row of beach houses on your left. The Kukii Point Lighthouse Beacon, not …
With a spectacular view combined with a heart healthy menu, Nourish Hanalei is truly a hidden treasure that must be discovered on your journey through Kauai. Nourish Hanalei is a small, family-run food stand overlooking Hanalei Bay. The location is one of the most picturesque spots on the island of Kauai. The wholesome menu, with …
Kauai’s car rental shortage crisis has subsided going into Fall 2021 with demand and prices returning to near normal. A recent check at the Lihue Airport saw plenty of vehicles available in rental parking lots, and no angry crowds. The peak summer season saw tourists scrambling for rental cars after the COVID pandemic prompted car …
NOTICE: The Kamokila Hawaiian Village is closed pending further notice. See Kamokila Hawaiian Village Forced to Close (KITV) for more information. The Kamokila Hawaiian Village, across the road and down a hill from Opaekaa Falls, features a traditional Hawaiian village recreated at an authentic site. But the big draw at Kamokila is the proximity to …
Signs and utility poles across Kauai are covered in stickers advertising brands, beliefs and events. The placing of stickers on signs is considered vandalism and violators can be subject to fines and other penalties. However, the practice is ongoing. Some consider the stickers to be a part of the island’s surf culture vibe. Others see …