The Kauai Hindu Monastery is a traditional Saivite Hindu temple/monastery located in Kapaa, Kauai. The monastery is situated on a particularly beautiful spot on the Wailua River eight miles from Mount Waialeale. The grounds include 382 acres of ponds, paths, fruit orchards, hardwood forests, a river and two temples. The monastery is popular with both …
Two popular waterfalls can be found on a relatively easy hike along the Kapaa Stream in the Kealia Forest Reserve on the island of Kauai. Upper Hoopii Falls is a popular hangout where locals take turns jumping into the pool below. Farther downstream is Lower Hoopii Falls, made famous in the movie Jurassic Park as …
Beautiful photos of the Hanalei Taro Fields taken in Fall 2021 using an iPhone 12 Pro Max. Upon reaching the bottom of Hanalei Hill from Princeville, you are greeted with an enchanting one-lane bridge and a spectacle of magnificent mountains and green fields. The green fields (paddies) contain taro, a starchy vegetable that is a …
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 …