Kauai Guidebook

Dominique
Kauai Guidebook

Bar & Restaurant

Amazing tapas, drinks and atmosphere. Open air dining in the center of Hanalei.
132 locals recommend
Bar Acuda
5-5161 Kuhio Hwy
132 locals recommend
Amazing tapas, drinks and atmosphere. Open air dining in the center of Hanalei.
Fish and chips, live music in the historic Old Hanalei School house.
36 locals recommend
The Hanalei Gourmet
5-5161 Kuhio Hwy
36 locals recommend
Fish and chips, live music in the historic Old Hanalei School house.
Hanalei's sports bar. Lots of TVs and happy hour specials. Huge Happy Hour Nachos!
34 locals recommend
Kalypso Restaurant
5-5156 Kuhio Highway
34 locals recommend
Hanalei's sports bar. Lots of TVs and happy hour specials. Huge Happy Hour Nachos!
Open for dinner. Wines, flatbreads and more.
22 locals recommend
Palate Wine Bar & Restaurant
2474 Keneke St
22 locals recommend
Open for dinner. Wines, flatbreads and more.
Family owned for generations. A local favorite. Featured in the movie The Descendants. Live music. The most authentic luau on island at the only luau on the north shore.
175 locals recommend
Tahiti Nui Restaurant
5122 Kuhio Hwy
175 locals recommend
Family owned for generations. A local favorite. Featured in the movie The Descendants. Live music. The most authentic luau on island at the only luau on the north shore.
Open for dinner with salads and pizzas. Located in Princeville.
49 locals recommend
Hideaways Pizza Pub
5300 Ka Haku Rd
49 locals recommend
Open for dinner with salads and pizzas. Located in Princeville.
It's pretty much happy hour all the time here. Great food and local beers on tap.
Taps & Hops Eatery
4-885 Kuhio Highway
It's pretty much happy hour all the time here. Great food and local beers on tap.
Happy Hour and dinner. Wednesdays has the BEST local entertainment; Aldrine Guerro (ukulele) and Arron Nakamura (guitar) from 4-6.
64 locals recommend
Oasis on the Beach
4 820 Kuhio Hwy
64 locals recommend
Happy Hour and dinner. Wednesdays has the BEST local entertainment; Aldrine Guerro (ukulele) and Arron Nakamura (guitar) from 4-6.

Food scene

Upscale ramens and wine. Open air dining.
37 locals recommend
AMA Restaurant
5-5161 Kuhio Hwy
37 locals recommend
Upscale ramens and wine. Open air dining.
Great Chinese and Thai food in Princeville foodcourt. Sometimes live music in the evening.
14 locals recommend
Lotus Garden Chinese & Thai Cuisine
54280 Kuhio Hwy
14 locals recommend
Great Chinese and Thai food in Princeville foodcourt. Sometimes live music in the evening.
Pizza, burgers and more. Featuring Kauai beef.
21 locals recommend
North Shore General Store
5-4280 Kuhio Hwy
21 locals recommend
Pizza, burgers and more. Featuring Kauai beef.
Sushi cart in Kong Lung center. Yum, yum, and yum!
24 locals recommend
Sushi Girl Kauai
2484 Keneke St
24 locals recommend
Sushi cart in Kong Lung center. Yum, yum, and yum!
Fresh, local fish whipped up into salads, burritos, and more.
63 locals recommend
Kilauea Fish Market
4270 Kilauea Rd
63 locals recommend
Fresh, local fish whipped up into salads, burritos, and more.
Amazing Indian food truck in Hanalei.
11 locals recommend
Cafe Turmeric
5-5100 Kuhio Hwy
11 locals recommend
Amazing Indian food truck in Hanalei.
Local ingredients and fresh salads and wraps.
18 locals recommend
Fresh Bite Kauai
5100 Kuhio Hwy
18 locals recommend
Local ingredients and fresh salads and wraps.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Unique pastries, full cakes, fresh breads and more.
65 locals recommend
Kilauea Art Night
2484 Keneke St
65 locals recommend
Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Unique pastries, full cakes, fresh breads and more.
Make reservations early! Books out several weeks in advance.
91 locals recommend
Hukilau Lanai
520 Aleka Loop
91 locals recommend
Make reservations early! Books out several weeks in advance.
Open M-F for lunch.
18 locals recommend
Nourish Hanalei
5225 Hanalei Plantation Rd
18 locals recommend
Open M-F for lunch.
Some of the best, most creative food you’ll ever have.
52 locals recommend
JO2 Restaurant
4-971 Kuhio Hwy
52 locals recommend
Some of the best, most creative food you’ll ever have.
Our Italian restaurant. Molto bene!
KP Lihue
4028 Kuhio Hwy
Our Italian restaurant. Molto bene!
A very large Italian menu, Pizzas, and a small bar.
9 locals recommend
Bobby V's Italian Restaurant
4-484 Kuhio Hwy
9 locals recommend
A very large Italian menu, Pizzas, and a small bar.

Coffee & Breakfast

Pastries, unique breakfast items, and coffee.
38 locals recommend
Hanalei Bread Company
5-5161 Kuhio Hwy
38 locals recommend
Pastries, unique breakfast items, and coffee.
Coffee and raw, vegan treats and a huge selection of gourmet and local chocolates. Live music and vendor booths on some Saturday mornings.
26 locals recommend
Trilogy Coffee & Tea Bar
4270 Kilauea Rd
26 locals recommend
Coffee and raw, vegan treats and a huge selection of gourmet and local chocolates. Live music and vendor booths on some Saturday mornings.
Huge breakfast menu and coffees.
12 locals recommend
Java Kai Bar Coffee Roasters - Kīlauea
2555 Ala Namahana Parkway
12 locals recommend
Huge breakfast menu and coffees.
Breakfast, pastries, açaí bowls and coffee.
16 locals recommend
The Spot North Shore Kauai
5-4280 Kuhio Hwy
16 locals recommend
Breakfast, pastries, açaí bowls and coffee.
Vegan donuts make from taro and other local ingredients. To die for!
19 locals recommend
Holey Grail Donuts
5-5100 Kuhio Hwy
19 locals recommend
Vegan donuts make from taro and other local ingredients. To die for!

City/town information

Maybe the cutest little small beach town in the world. Nice shops and restaurants, Hanalei beach is AMAZING. A must see!
76 locals recommend
Hanalei
76 locals recommend
Maybe the cutest little small beach town in the world. Nice shops and restaurants, Hanalei beach is AMAZING. A must see!
Kauai's other north shore town. Great shops and restaurants in "the stone buildings" on the way to the historic lighthouse.
14 locals recommend
Kilauea
14 locals recommend
Kauai's other north shore town. Great shops and restaurants in "the stone buildings" on the way to the historic lighthouse.

Sightseeing

A short (and muddy when rainy) walk to the rocky, cliff view. Be mindful of the waves, stay clear and do NOT go in when it's rough. Don't go if the gate is closed, those who do sometimes need to be rescued or die. Excellent sunset views.
74 locals recommend
Queen's Bath
Kapiolani Loop
74 locals recommend
A short (and muddy when rainy) walk to the rocky, cliff view. Be mindful of the waves, stay clear and do NOT go in when it's rough. Don't go if the gate is closed, those who do sometimes need to be rescued or die. Excellent sunset views.
These guys can take you to places you wouldn't know existed and couldn't otherwise find. And they're fun to hang out with!
Kauai Hiking Adventures
4411 Kapuna Road
These guys can take you to places you wouldn't know existed and couldn't otherwise find. And they're fun to hang out with!
The end of the road and the beginning of the Kalalau trail. Hike 2 miles in to Hanakapai Beach and optionally 2 miles up to the falls. Permits are required for the 11 miles trip into Kalalau. Even if you just do the first half mile to the lookout, it's worth it! You'll need parking and entry passes to enter the park. gohaena.com to make reservations. Book early, the sell out.
92 locals recommend
Ke'e Beach
92 locals recommend
The end of the road and the beginning of the Kalalau trail. Hike 2 miles in to Hanakapai Beach and optionally 2 miles up to the falls. Permits are required for the 11 miles trip into Kalalau. Even if you just do the first half mile to the lookout, it's worth it! You'll need parking and entry passes to enter the park. gohaena.com to make reservations. Book early, the sell out.
The most northern tip of the Hawaiian islands. A historic lighthouse, bird sanctuary, possible whale spotting, and more.
169 locals recommend
Kīlauea Lighthouse
3580 Kilauea Rd
169 locals recommend
The most northern tip of the Hawaiian islands. A historic lighthouse, bird sanctuary, possible whale spotting, and more.
Grand Canyon of the pacific. Rainbows and waterfalls! Entry fee required at some of the view points. Be sure to go all the way up to the top for the Kalalau lookout!
90 locals recommend
Waimea Canyon State Park
Waimea Canyon Drive
90 locals recommend
Grand Canyon of the pacific. Rainbows and waterfalls! Entry fee required at some of the view points. Be sure to go all the way up to the top for the Kalalau lookout!
Just before the end of the road on the north shore. You can go to this beach without an entry fee but parking is limited. This is a lifeguarded beach.
30 locals recommend
Haena Beach Park
Hawaii 560
30 locals recommend
Just before the end of the road on the north shore. You can go to this beach without an entry fee but parking is limited. This is a lifeguarded beach.
Big, beautiful east side beach. A great place to swim, surf, and boogie board. The place to watch sunrise or full moon rise.
69 locals recommend
Keālia Beach
69 locals recommend
Big, beautiful east side beach. A great place to swim, surf, and boogie board. The place to watch sunrise or full moon rise.
By the Grant Hyatt in Poipu, Shipwreck is a popular beach. On top of Shipwreck rock there's a nice hike that goes along the shoreline.
47 locals recommend
Shipwreck Beach
47 locals recommend
By the Grant Hyatt in Poipu, Shipwreck is a popular beach. On top of Shipwreck rock there's a nice hike that goes along the shoreline.
On the sunny south side this little beach is a popular place to spot sea turtles.
68 locals recommend
Brennecke's Beach Broiler
2100 Hoone Rd
68 locals recommend
On the sunny south side this little beach is a popular place to spot sea turtles.
Also known as Secrets Beach. A steep 10 minute hike down to this long, beautiful, mostly deserted beach. Not lifeguarded, DO NOT SWIM here, it's rough and the rips will pull you out to sea.
40 locals recommend
Kauapea Beach
40 locals recommend
Also known as Secrets Beach. A steep 10 minute hike down to this long, beautiful, mostly deserted beach. Not lifeguarded, DO NOT SWIM here, it's rough and the rips will pull you out to sea.
Great hike on the east side with sweeping views of the entire east side.
32 locals recommend
Sleeping Giant
32 locals recommend
Great hike on the east side with sweeping views of the entire east side.

Activity

A nice yoga studio right in Princeville. Lulu has great classes and a sauna.
Waves Yoga Kaua‘i
5-4280 Kuhio Hwy
A nice yoga studio right in Princeville. Lulu has great classes and a sauna.
Horse back tours, zip lining and more. North shore, most others are south shore.
40 locals recommend
Princeville Ranch
5-3900 Kuhio Highway
40 locals recommend
Horse back tours, zip lining and more. North shore, most others are south shore.
Tubing adventures through historic irrigation tunnels. The original lazy river, but WAY better!
37 locals recommend
Kauai Backcountry Adventures
3-4131 Kuhio Hwy
37 locals recommend
Tubing adventures through historic irrigation tunnels. The original lazy river, but WAY better!
Boat tours around Kauai. A must do!
29 locals recommend
Capt Andy's
4353 Waialo Rd
29 locals recommend
Boat tours around Kauai. A must do!
Deep Sea Fishing
Captain J's Kauai Offshore Adventures
4353 Waialo Road
Deep Sea Fishing
Fire show and Polynesian dance, Wednesdays 6pm
Ahi Lele Fire Show
5-2723 Kuhio Highway
Fire show and Polynesian dance, Wednesdays 6pm
If you only do one paid activity, take a helicopter tour! 80% of the island is uninhabited and inaccessible. The only way to see it is from the air.
Safari Helicopters
3225 Akahi St
If you only do one paid activity, take a helicopter tour! 80% of the island is uninhabited and inaccessible. The only way to see it is from the air.

Farmer's Market

Monday 3-6pm Friday 3-6pm
Kealia Farm Market
2345 Kealia Road
Monday 3-6pm Friday 3-6pm
Tuesday 9am-1pm Thursday 9am 1pm
30 locals recommend
Coconut Marketplace
4-484 Kuhio Hwy
30 locals recommend
Tuesday 9am-1pm Thursday 9am 1pm
Tuesday 3:30-5:30pm
7 locals recommend
Waipa Farmers Market
55785A Kuhio Hwy
7 locals recommend
Tuesday 3:30-5:30pm
Wednesday 3-4:30pm
Kapaa sunshine market
Kahau Road
Wednesday 3-4:30pm
Wednesday 3:30-5:30
65 locals recommend
Kukui'ula Village Shopping Center
2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka St
65 locals recommend
Wednesday 3:30-5:30
Hanapepe Park, Thursday 3-4pm
4481 Kona Rd
4481 Kona Road
Hanapepe Park, Thursday 3-4pm
Sunday 12-2:30pm
Hale Halawai ‘Ohana O Hanalei
5299C Kuhio Hwy
Sunday 12-2:30pm
Saturday 10am - Sold out
Puhi Park Produce
3 Kaumualii Hwy
Saturday 10am - Sold out
Kilauea, at Mini Golf, Saturday 9am-12pm
14 locals recommend
Anaina Hou Community Park
5-2723 Kuhio Hwy
14 locals recommend
Kilauea, at Mini Golf, Saturday 9am-12pm