Guidebook for Kauai
Food Scene
The Beach House Restaurant is not one to miss! Go directly before sunset to enjoy the beautiful scenery and…a large flock of parrots that fly to the palm trees surrounding the restaurant. Early risers can also watch the parrots leave at dawn. You do not have to eat at the restaurant. Just need to be in the vicinity. It is a bit pricey but the food, view, parrots and service make it worthwhile. The Kiahuna Plantation has a fabulous restaurant called Plantation Gardens on site. The menu is a little pricey but delicious. It is also great for wine and spirits. The Ququl'ula Shopping Village is a 5 minute or less drive up the road and offers some yummy restaurants like Living Foods Delicatessen, Tortilla Republic, Jocelyn's Tapas, Dude Dogs, Savage Shrimp, Bubba's Burgers (fish ones also), and Lappert's ice cream to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Off the charts pizza! Try the Ono Piccata if you're a fish fan! Take out pizza window available.
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Pizzetta
Off the charts pizza! Try the Ono Piccata if you're a fish fan! Take out pizza window available.
Juicy Burgers and yummy drinks while hanging by the pool. Find out if there will be live entertainment. So fun!
The Cabana Bar & Grill
2290 Poipu RdJuicy Burgers and yummy drinks while hanging by the pool. Find out if there will be live entertainment. So fun!
Not one to miss! Go directly before sunset to enjoy the beautiful scenery and…a large flock of parrots that fly to the palm trees surrounding the restaurant. Early risers can also watch the parrots leave at dawn. You do not have to eat at the restaurant. Just need to be in the vicinity. It is a bit pricey but the food, view, parrots and service make it worthwhile.
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Beach House Restaurant
5022 Lawai RdNot one to miss! Go directly before sunset to enjoy the beautiful scenery and…a large flock of parrots that fly to the palm trees surrounding the restaurant. Early risers can also watch the parrots leave at dawn. You do not have to eat at the restaurant. Just need to be in the vicinity. It is a bit pricey but the food, view, parrots and service make it worthwhile.
Little Fish Coffee Poipu
2294 Poipu RdExcellent açaí bowl, smoothies and coffee.
Living Foods Market
2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka StThe best açaí bowls in town!
Parks & Nature
Prepare to see some eels, beautiful fish and bright corals.
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Brennecke Beach
Prepare to see some eels, beautiful fish and bright corals.
Beautiful lookout spot. Fairly easy parking. Vendors are next to the parking should you wish to purchase souvenirs.
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Spouting Horn
Beautiful lookout spot. Fairly easy parking. Vendors are next to the parking should you wish to purchase souvenirs.
Parking can be tricky. Drive all the way to the beach. There are many homes as you get to the end of the road, closest to the beach. You will feel like you’re parking on someone’s property when in fact it is public land. You will see signs that point you to the beach.
When facing the ocean, walk to the far right side of the bay. There’s a hidden swing and hammock for all to enjoy.
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Moloaa Bay
Parking can be tricky. Drive all the way to the beach. There are many homes as you get to the end of the road, closest to the beach. You will feel like you’re parking on someone’s property when in fact it is public land. You will see signs that point you to the beach.
When facing the ocean, walk to the far right side of the bay. There’s a hidden swing and hammock for all to enjoy.
Rent a kayak or stand up paddle board from shops next to the river. You can take a tour or do it independently. Families, be advised that it take roughly 2 hours to paddle up the river to the grotto. So fun and beautiful!
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Wailua River
Rent a kayak or stand up paddle board from shops next to the river. You can take a tour or do it independently. Families, be advised that it take roughly 2 hours to paddle up the river to the grotto. So fun and beautiful!
Wailua Falls
Simply beautiful.
Essentials
Toiletries, drinks, over the counter and prescription medicine, etc. PLEASE consider purchasing reef safe sunscreens. Hawaii just passed a law banning all sunscreens containing oxybenzone and octinoxate in order to maintain the health of the the reefs, ocean and ourselves.
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Longs Drugs
2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka StToiletries, drinks, over the counter and prescription medicine, etc. PLEASE consider purchasing reef safe sunscreens. Hawaii just passed a law banning all sunscreens containing oxybenzone and octinoxate in order to maintain the health of the the reefs, ocean and ourselves.
It’s overpriced and the produce is poor. Only buy groceries here if you don’t want to drive to Lihue.
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Big Save Market
5516 Koloa RdIt’s overpriced and the produce is poor. Only buy groceries here if you don’t want to drive to Lihue.
The best place to buy groceries. Safeway has the lowest prices, best selection of food and drink and very fresh produce. This mainstream grocery store even has a poke bar!
Feel free to use our Safeway Club number to get discounted prices. Enter “4158895609” at checkout.
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Safeway
4-831 Kuhio HwyThe best place to buy groceries. Safeway has the lowest prices, best selection of food and drink and very fresh produce. This mainstream grocery store even has a poke bar!
Feel free to use our Safeway Club number to get discounted prices. Enter “4158895609” at checkout.
You must be a Costco member to shop here. Great for sunscreen*, food in bulk, libations, prescriptions, etc.
Non-Costco members are able to eat at their outdoor food court. You can get a hotdog and soda combo for under $2.00!
*Please buy sunscreen marked “Reef Safe.”
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Costco Wholesale
4300 Nuhou StYou must be a Costco member to shop here. Great for sunscreen*, food in bulk, libations, prescriptions, etc.
Non-Costco members are able to eat at their outdoor food court. You can get a hotdog and soda combo for under $2.00!
*Please buy sunscreen marked “Reef Safe.”
Getting Around
Avis Car Rental
Budget Car Rental
3285 Hoolimalima PlBudget tends to be the most affordable choice.
Kid Friendly Hikes
This is considered an easy and family friendly hike that takes visitors through Kauai’s interior surrounded by a lush and tropical jungle.
Kuilau Ridge Trail
State Highway 580This is considered an easy and family friendly hike that takes visitors through Kauai’s interior surrounded by a lush and tropical jungle.
This 1/3 mile loop is easy enough for kids to do on the way to Waimea Canyon (near mile marker 9) and with great views of the canyon too.
Iliau Nature Loop & Kukui Trail
Kokee RoadThis 1/3 mile loop is easy enough for kids to do on the way to Waimea Canyon (near mile marker 9) and with great views of the canyon too.
Mahaulepu Heritage Coastal Trail – This beautiful trail along the coast passes through Shipwrecks Beach, sand dune cliffs, unique rock formations and amazing ocean views. You may even get lucky and spot some green sea turtles and monk seals.
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Maha'ulepu Heritage Trail
Maha'ulepu Heritage TrailMahaulepu Heritage Coastal Trail – This beautiful trail along the coast passes through Shipwrecks Beach, sand dune cliffs, unique rock formations and amazing ocean views. You may even get lucky and spot some green sea turtles and monk seals.
Since the Na Pali coast is only accessible by boat for most visitors, this 11 mile trail provides access to the coast for some breathtaking views. The first couple of miles ends at Hanakapiai Beach so you don’t have to go very far.
Kalalau Trail
Kalalau TrailSince the Na Pali coast is only accessible by boat for most visitors, this 11 mile trail provides access to the coast for some breathtaking views. The first couple of miles ends at Hanakapiai Beach so you don’t have to go very far.
Fitness & Well Being
You will enjoy complimentary access to the club, located just across the street. There are cardio and weight rooms, daily fitness classes ($5.00 fee per class), a resort pool that includes a waterslide and a sandy bottom pool for the kids, tennis and basketball courts and shuffleboard. The Cabana Bar and Restaurant is on site and offers Happy Hour, Live Entertainment and poolside service.
Check out www.poipuclub.com for fitness class schedule and events.
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Poipu Beach Athletic Club
2290 Poipu RdYou will enjoy complimentary access to the club, located just across the street. There are cardio and weight rooms, daily fitness classes ($5.00 fee per class), a resort pool that includes a waterslide and a sandy bottom pool for the kids, tennis and basketball courts and shuffleboard. The Cabana Bar and Restaurant is on site and offers Happy Hour, Live Entertainment and poolside service.
Check out www.poipuclub.com for fitness class schedule and events.
Day passes may be purchased by non-staying guests of the Grand Hyatt Kauai. Passes are $50.00 per day and allows access to all spa amenities from 6am - 8pm.
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Anara Spa
1571 Poipu RdDay passes may be purchased by non-staying guests of the Grand Hyatt Kauai. Passes are $50.00 per day and allows access to all spa amenities from 6am - 8pm.
Luau
Smiths, Johnsons, Soto/Mahlum
Best luau on the island!