Kauai guidebook
Food scene
Great place for wine and a delicious dinner. Make reservations as this place is very small. Check for Happy Hour times and offerings.
22 locals recommend
Palate Wine Bar & Restaurant
2474 Keneke StGreat place for wine and a delicious dinner. Make reservations as this place is very small. Check for Happy Hour times and offerings.
Local place for great food and drinks. Open air and accepts reservations.
32 locals recommend
The Bistro
2484 Keneke StLocal place for great food and drinks. Open air and accepts reservations.
Wishing Well Shave Ice
5-5080 Kuhio HwyFor tasty shave ice, drinks and souvenir Hanalei mason jar
Fun place for good eats, drinks and live music. Happy hour specials nightly and a great view of Hanalei Bay.
151 locals recommend
Happy Talk Lounge Restaurant & Bar
5380 Honoiki RdFun place for good eats, drinks and live music. Happy hour specials nightly and a great view of Hanalei Bay.
Long-running luau on beautiful grounds and a boat ride to the fern grotto up Wailua River.
www.smithskauai.com for more info.
61 locals recommend
Smith Family Garden Luau
3-5971 Kuhio HwyLong-running luau on beautiful grounds and a boat ride to the fern grotto up Wailua River.
www.smithskauai.com for more info.
Aloha 'Aina Juice Cafe
4454 Nuhou StBest Avocado Toast ever :)
Costco Wholesale
4300 Nuhou StClose to airport. For long stays and best gas prices in town.
Great fresh fish market with Poke and Sushi Rolls in back of the restaurant.
6 locals recommend
Fish Market Dolphin
5-5016 Kuhio HwyGreat fresh fish market with Poke and Sushi Rolls in back of the restaurant.
Foodland
5-4280 Kuhio HwyLocal market with Poke, Musubi and other quick eats.
The Fresh Shave
5356 Koloa RoadDelicious shave ice
Amazing bakery with wonderful sandwiches and drinks too. Limited hours.
7 locals recommend
Midnight Bear Breads
3830 Hanapepe RdAmazing bakery with wonderful sandwiches and drinks too. Limited hours.
Neighborhoods
- North Shore community with trails, Makai Golf Course and resorts.
- Princeville Center for Foodland, restaurants & shops.
- Large community park and library.
39 locals recommend
Princeville
- North Shore community with trails, Makai Golf Course and resorts.
- Princeville Center for Foodland, restaurants & shops.
- Large community park and library.
Kilauea is about 10 min drive from Princeville and a local community that has our favorite shops and restaurants. Check out Kong Lung Historic Market Center for great eats and unique shops. The famous lighthouse is also there along with the most beautiful local church.
14 locals recommend
Kilauea
Kilauea is about 10 min drive from Princeville and a local community that has our favorite shops and restaurants. Check out Kong Lung Historic Market Center for great eats and unique shops. The famous lighthouse is also there along with the most beautiful local church.
Beautiful bay and river with shops & restaurants. We love the food trucks!
76 locals recommend
Hanalei
Beautiful bay and river with shops & restaurants. We love the food trucks!
Sightseeing
Beautiful Ke'e Beach and the famous Kalalau hiking trail. Reservations needed for all visitors - open 30 days prior and sell out quickly. gohaena.com for information on entry, shuttle, etc.
18 locals recommend
Hāʻena State Park
Beautiful Ke'e Beach and the famous Kalalau hiking trail. Reservations needed for all visitors - open 30 days prior and sell out quickly. gohaena.com for information on entry, shuttle, etc.
Beautiful beach that has a protective reef making it a great spot for swimming and snorkeling. Great for families with children. Public restrooms.
175 locals recommend
Anini Beach
Beautiful beach that has a protective reef making it a great spot for swimming and snorkeling. Great for families with children. Public restrooms.
Stunning cliffs surround this beach with surf, so be careful. No public bathrooms.
19 locals recommend
Kalihiwai Beach
Stunning cliffs surround this beach with surf, so be careful. No public bathrooms.
One of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Surf, lifeguards during busy times and public restrooms.
172 locals recommend
Hanalei Bay
One of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Surf, lifeguards during busy times and public restrooms.
Please be careful if visiting this special historic site. The gate is often closed when surf is up. Please do not visit in high surf. People have been swept off into the ocean. There are a few parking spaces available - do not park in unmarked spots.
74 locals recommend
Queen's Bath
Kapiolani LoopPlease be careful if visiting this special historic site. The gate is often closed when surf is up. Please do not visit in high surf. People have been swept off into the ocean. There are a few parking spaces available - do not park in unmarked spots.
Beautiful trails and lookouts. Also has a restaurant and small museum & shop.
dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/parks/kauai/kokee-state-park/ for more info
51 locals recommend
Kōkeʻe State Park
Beautiful trails and lookouts. Also has a restaurant and small museum & shop.
dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/parks/kauai/kokee-state-park/ for more info
Beautiful trails and lookouts.
dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/parks/kauai/waimea-canyon-state-park/
37 locals recommend
Waimea Canyon Trail
779 Kokee RdBeautiful trails and lookouts.
dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/parks/kauai/waimea-canyon-state-park/
Community park with trails and playground, mini-golf, Farmer's Market (Saturdays 9:30-noon) and Fire Show (Weds nights).
anainahou.org for more info
Anaina Hou
Community park with trails and playground, mini-golf, Farmer's Market (Saturdays 9:30-noon) and Fire Show (Weds nights).
anainahou.org for more info
City/town information
Great place for art lovers. Many galleries and a historic swinging bridge.
30 locals recommend
Hanapepe
Great place for art lovers. Many galleries and a historic swinging bridge.
Traveler advice
Getting around
While there is a bus, car is the best way to get around
Kuhio Hwy is the main road around most of the Island. There is no road access on the NorthWest side of the Island so plan travel accordingly.
Please be mindful of all laws and signs and be careful when pulling into/out of lookouts. Park only in designated areas and drive slowly through neighborhoods.
Book before you go
Sign up for Emergency Notices
Kauai is a beautiful Island with many potential dangers. We often have storms and flash floods. Please sign up for emergency notices at:
https://countyofkauai.bbcportal.com/