Kristen’s guidebook
Food scene
Best acai' bowl around!
If you like tapas - this is a must! And if you enjoy cocktails, try their smoking ginger - it's my fav!
They require reservations, so plan ahead.
Wouldn't suggest for young kids.
132 locals recommend
Bar Acuda
5-5161 Kuhio HwyIf you like tapas - this is a must! And if you enjoy cocktails, try their smoking ginger - it's my fav!
They require reservations, so plan ahead.
Wouldn't suggest for young kids.
The best ramen noodles around! Go before sunset so you can enjoy the views - they are stunning!
They don't take reservations.
37 locals recommend
AMA Restaurant
5-5161 Kuhio HwyThe best ramen noodles around! Go before sunset so you can enjoy the views - they are stunning!
They don't take reservations.
Monday and Thursday nights are fish taco night and they are only $6.95! Casual dining, great for kids and they often have live music. It's located in the old school house.
36 locals recommend
The Hanalei Gourmet
5-5161 Kuhio HwyMonday and Thursday nights are fish taco night and they are only $6.95! Casual dining, great for kids and they often have live music. It's located in the old school house.
Farm to Beach is their tag line and that's exactly what I do! Pick up amazingly fresh, healthy, local and organic food and picnic at the beach!
18 locals recommend
Fresh Bite Kauai
5100 Kuhio HwyFarm to Beach is their tag line and that's exactly what I do! Pick up amazingly fresh, healthy, local and organic food and picnic at the beach!
YUM!!! Their local lunch plates are sooo good and big enough to share in my opinion!
14 locals recommend
Trucking Delicious
Aku RoadYUM!!! Their local lunch plates are sooo good and big enough to share in my opinion!
The best shave ice around! And they have organic shave ice!!! Plus shop their new store, 'Slow Yourself Down' right next door.
21 locals recommend
Wishing Well Shave Ice
5-5080 Kuhio HwyThe best shave ice around! And they have organic shave ice!!! Plus shop their new store, 'Slow Yourself Down' right next door.
I love their sushi burrito - actually I love all their sushi dishes!
24 locals recommend
Sushi Girl Kauai
2484 Keneke StI love their sushi burrito - actually I love all their sushi dishes!
Kalalea Juice Hale
I always stop here for lunch when I go to the west side to visit the Waimea Canyon!
47 locals recommend
Kalaheo Cafe & Coffee Company
2-2560 Kaumualii HwyI always stop here for lunch when I go to the west side to visit the Waimea Canyon!
Trilogy Coffee & Tea Bar
4270 Kilauea RdA must for coffee and yummy treats.
If you like sushi, this is the place to go! They also have a Fish Market if you want to pick up sushi or fish to cook at the condo!
161 locals recommend
The Dolphin Restaurant
5-5016 Kuhio HighwayIf you like sushi, this is the place to go! They also have a Fish Market if you want to pick up sushi or fish to cook at the condo!
Piazza
My favorite Italian restaurant and my kids love their pizza!
Great vibe, intimate setting and delicious food and wine! It's just a short drive to Kilauea. Reservations are accepted and recommended.
Not recommended for kids.
22 locals recommend
Palate Wine Bar & Restaurant
2474 Keneke StGreat vibe, intimate setting and delicious food and wine! It's just a short drive to Kilauea. Reservations are accepted and recommended.
Not recommended for kids.
This is such a great place for happy hour and watching the sunset! You can see Hanalei Bay from your table! The food is average in my opinion, but they have live music daily and you can't beat the view! Plus is has the coldest beer on island and my go-to cocktail is the spicy margarita! They take reservations or you can walk up.
151 locals recommend
Happy Talk Lounge Restaurant & Bar
5380 Honoiki RdThis is such a great place for happy hour and watching the sunset! You can see Hanalei Bay from your table! The food is average in my opinion, but they have live music daily and you can't beat the view! Plus is has the coldest beer on island and my go-to cocktail is the spicy margarita! They take reservations or you can walk up.
Holey Grail Donuts
5-5100 Kuhio HwyGourmet, vegan donuts!
Sightseeing
Taking a drive the west side to see the Waimea Canyon is a must! I suggest doing some hiking while you are there!
It's best to leave really early in the morning so you can get there early. It's a full day...but totally worth it!
105 locals recommend
Waimea Canyon Lookout
Taking a drive the west side to see the Waimea Canyon is a must! I suggest doing some hiking while you are there!
It's best to leave really early in the morning so you can get there early. It's a full day...but totally worth it!
I always suggest grabbing your coffee or tea and taking a quick drive down to Hanalei Pier on your first morning here - it's such an amazing way to start your trip! Then go for a morning walk on the bay - it's my fav thing to do!
120 locals recommend
Hanalei Pier
I always suggest grabbing your coffee or tea and taking a quick drive down to Hanalei Pier on your first morning here - it's such an amazing way to start your trip! Then go for a morning walk on the bay - it's my fav thing to do!
This is the beach at the very end of the road on the north shore. You will need a parking pass which is available online or you can take the North Shore Shuttle which has a pick up right down the road from the condo. Shuttle passes can also be purchased online.
51 locals recommend
Kōkeʻe State Park
This is the beach at the very end of the road on the north shore. You will need a parking pass which is available online or you can take the North Shore Shuttle which has a pick up right down the road from the condo. Shuttle passes can also be purchased online.
I take all my personal house guest here on the first visit - beautiful grounds, historic and great views from the top.
Limahuli Garden & Preserve, National Tropical Botanical Garden
5-8291 Kuhio HighwayI take all my personal house guest here on the first visit - beautiful grounds, historic and great views from the top.