Island Guidebook: Our Favorite Eats, Hikes & Go-To Sites
Food scene
Rain or shine, we go here every single morning whenever we are on island. They have great coffee, pastries and breakfast. The Breakfast burrito is my personal favorite.
38 locals recommend
Hanalei Bread Company
5-5161 Kuhio HwyRain or shine, we go here every single morning whenever we are on island. They have great coffee, pastries and breakfast. The Breakfast burrito is my personal favorite.
Awesome poke and ahi burritos! Take it to go then head to Anini Beach!
63 locals recommend
Kilauea Fish Market
4270 Kilauea RdAwesome poke and ahi burritos! Take it to go then head to Anini Beach!
One of the best restaurants in town and one of the only "fine dining" restaurants in the area! Requires reservations so call in advance!
132 locals recommend
Bar Acuda
5-5161 Kuhio HwyOne of the best restaurants in town and one of the only "fine dining" restaurants in the area! Requires reservations so call in advance!
The Dolphin Restaurant
5-5016 Kuhio HighwayBest sushi in town
Pono Market
4-1300 Kuhio HwyGo To for Poke and BBQ when we are exploring around the island!
Kalalea Juice Hale
Delicious açaí bowls and smoothies right off the highway
Great ramen with an incredible mountain view in Hanalei! This is a must!
37 locals recommend
AMA Restaurant
5-5161 Kuhio HwyGreat ramen with an incredible mountain view in Hanalei! This is a must!
Wishing Well Shave Ice
5-5080 Kuhio HwyThe Best Shaved Ice in Hanalei
Best late night spot in Hanalei! Great live music and always a fun crowd!
175 locals recommend
Tahiti Nui Restaurant
5122 Kuhio HwyBest late night spot in Hanalei! Great live music and always a fun crowd!
Once you land, grab some local BBQ in Lihue before making your way to Princeville.
8 locals recommend
Mark's Place
1610 Haleukana StOnce you land, grab some local BBQ in Lihue before making your way to Princeville.
Quick, easy and always delicious! There are several locations around the island.
15 locals recommend
Chicken in a Barrel
5-5190 Kuhio HwyQuick, easy and always delicious! There are several locations around the island.
Bubba Burgers
4-1421 Kuhio HwyFavorite burger on the island. Always get it Bubbas Way
Healthy, hearty food with an amazing view! The Nourish Hanalei farm stand offers quality lunch!! options: bowls, salads, juices, coffee, seasonal fruits and produce.
18 locals recommend
Nourish Hanalei
5225 Hanalei Plantation RdHealthy, hearty food with an amazing view! The Nourish Hanalei farm stand offers quality lunch!! options: bowls, salads, juices, coffee, seasonal fruits and produce.
Lava Lava Beach Club
69-1081 Ku'uali'i PlGreat place to eat with your feet in the sand!
Java Kai
4-1384 Kuhio HwyFavorite Hikes
Pro Tip: Always bring a change of clothes, extra shoes and a trash bag whenever you hike! You will probably get wet and muddy- no mud in the house :)
Sleeping Giant
This is one of my favorite hikes!
This hike was long and sometimes hard, but the view is unbelievable and so worth it! Earning those Mai Tais
Awa'awapuhi Trail
Awa'awapuhi TrailThis hike was long and sometimes hard, but the view is unbelievable and so worth it! Earning those Mai Tais
ProTip: Reserve your parking online ahead of time. Spots sell out fast!
10 locals recommend
Hanakāpī‘ai Beach
ProTip: Reserve your parking online ahead of time. Spots sell out fast!
Ho'opi Falls
Okolehao Hiking Trailhead
4732 Ohiki RdSightseeing
Waterfall you can drive right up for a photo, or even find a path down for a swim! This is pretty touristy but you gotta do it!
62 locals recommend
Wailua Falls
Waterfall you can drive right up for a photo, or even find a path down for a swim! This is pretty touristy but you gotta do it!
Opaekaa Falls
Fun way to see the whole island! If you do this, plan for a full day in the car!
37 locals recommend
Waimea Canyon Trail
779 Kokee RdFun way to see the whole island! If you do this, plan for a full day in the car!
Favorite Beaches
Love this beach and it’s literally right outside our back door! Be careful when going down the path. It can be very steep in some places. Take your time and enjoy the view.
45 locals recommend
Hideaway Beach
Love this beach and it’s literally right outside our back door! Be careful when going down the path. It can be very steep in some places. Take your time and enjoy the view.
Tunnels Beach
Anini Beach
Kauapea Beach
Ke'e Beach
Walking distance from the house. This is one of our favorite beaches!
12 locals recommend
Puu Poa Beach
Walking distance from the house. This is one of our favorite beaches!
Best Sunset Spots
Hanalei Pier
Pali Ke Kua Beach
Our place has an awesome view of the sunset! You really can't beat it.
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay
Great place to watch the sunset and grab a cocktail!
Activities
Limahuli Garden & Preserve, National Tropical Botanical Garden
5-8291 Kuhio HwyQueen's Bath
Kapiolani LoopBe aware of the tide!! Check tide schedule/weather before you go.
We did the open door tour and it was definitely worth the splurge!
9 locals recommend
Jack Harter Helicopters
4231 Ahukini RdWe did the open door tour and it was definitely worth the splurge!
Smith Family Garden Luau
3-5971 Kuhio HwyNeighborhoods
Hanalei