Why Kauai?

If you’re looking for the feel of old Hawaii without the mega resorts, Kauai should be your pick. Drop down any path on the side of the “highway” and it’ll likely lead to you to an empty beach, each with its own character and few if any people.

In fact Kauai has the most beaches of any of the Hawaiian islands. While the beach may not be swimmable due to the crazy waves (check out the world renowned surfers at Hanalei Bay) and potential deadly currents, you may end up having it nearly all to yourself. Well maybe!

If you like hiking, try the Napali coast

 

Or the Waimea Canyon

 

 

 

 

Food – don’t expect, nor will you want to, sit down to fancy eats. Kauai is the place to drop in on the local bakery that serves up locally roasted coffee and delicious treats. When done well, you can’t beat the ubiquitous coconut shrimp. Or knock on the back door of a fish shop for sushi. Roadside fruit stands and farmer’s markets are in abundance. And of course there’s the epitome of Hawaiian cooking The Plate Lunch – served up in styrofoam containers and heavy on the starch. The mains run from fish to chicken or pork served in a Japanese, Chinese, Philipino or Hawaiian style. For dessert a refreshing shave ice.

So go ahead rent a house

 

 

 

Basic Information: beaches and hikes

Farmers markets easy chart of the markets on the island or more markets on the island

Favourite Food Places

Koloa Fish Market pick up lunch for the beach (south shore)

Anuenue Cafe great for breakfast or lunch

Hanapepe Friday Night Festival Main street comes alive with food vendors and art for sale

Kilauea Bakery and Pau Hana Pizza great coffee, baked goods and pizza

The Bistro simple food when you feel like sitting down for a bite to eat

Kilauea Fish Market the price is right & the fish tacos are great

Hamura Saimin close to airport, old style diner to get you in the aloha spirit

The Fish Market Maui (yes it is in kauai) try the sushi or poke