Pamela’s Kauai Guidebook
Food scene
AMA Restaurant
5-5161 Kuhio HwyReservations recommended
Bar Acuda
5-5161 Kuhio HwyReservations recommended
The Dolphin Restaurant
5-5016 Kuhio HighwaySushi and poke bowls
Nourish Hanalei
5225 Hanalei Plantation RdYummy, healthy bowls
Tahiti Nui Restaurant
5122 Kuhio HwyHappy Hour
Java Kai Bar Coffee Roasters - Kīlauea
2555 Ala Namahana ParkwayCafe
The Spot North Shore Kauai
5-4280 Kuhio HwyBreakfast, smoothies and bowls
Hanalei Bread Company
5-5161 Kuhio HwyBreakfast, bowls, panini, smoothies, coffee and tea
Big Monster Sushi & Thai
3-3204 Kuhio HighwayNot fancy but great food and prices.
Great for "happy hour" and views of Hanalei Bay.
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Happy Talk Lounge Restaurant & Bar
5380 Honoiki RdGreat for "happy hour" and views of Hanalei Bay.
Konohiki Seafoods
3-4301 Kuhio HwyGreat seafood deli
Reservation recommended, or arrive when they open. The line goes fast if you get there early.
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Kintaro Japanese Restaurant
4-370 Kuhio HwyReservation recommended, or arrive when they open. The line goes fast if you get there early.
On the water at the Hanalei Colony Resort. Enjoy Happy Hour 5-6 pm, half off beer and wine. Great way to end a beach day.
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Opakapaka Grill and Bar
5-7132 Kuhio HwyOn the water at the Hanalei Colony Resort. Enjoy Happy Hour 5-6 pm, half off beer and wine. Great way to end a beach day.
Sightseeing
Hanalei
Enjoy Kauai's most famous bay and beach
Fairly easy hike to see the NaPali coast but it can be muddy if it has recently rained. A few climbs and descents.
Kālepa Ridge
Fairly easy hike to see the NaPali coast but it can be muddy if it has recently rained. A few climbs and descents.
There is no lifeguard posted at Anini Beach, but is still considered to be one of the safer beaches on Kauai’s North Shore during the summer months.. Anini boasts the longest and widest fringing reef in the Hawaiian Islands and because of the unique conditions it usually has well protected waters and some of the most consistent conditions for water activities. Enjoy snorkeling, beach walks, picnicking, paddle boarding and wind surfing. Anini beach is known to have strong currents in the channels and outside the protective reef. Always use caution especially during high surf.
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Anini Beach
There is no lifeguard posted at Anini Beach, but is still considered to be one of the safer beaches on Kauai’s North Shore during the summer months.. Anini boasts the longest and widest fringing reef in the Hawaiian Islands and because of the unique conditions it usually has well protected waters and some of the most consistent conditions for water activities. Enjoy snorkeling, beach walks, picnicking, paddle boarding and wind surfing. Anini beach is known to have strong currents in the channels and outside the protective reef. Always use caution especially during high surf.
Secret (Kauapea) Beach Trail Head
2868 Kalihiwai Rd10 minute drive to trail
Tunnels Beach
Also known as Haena Beach Park, 20 minute drive.
Queen's Bath
Kapiolani LoopStunning, swimming ... low tide best ... 6-minute drive
Hanakapi'ai Falls is an approximately 300 feet high waterfall located on Kauai's Na Pali coast. Hike approximately two miles to the falls from Hanakapi'ai Beach.
Reservation required.
Parking limited.
Shuttle suggested.
Hanakapiai Falls
Kalalau TrailHanakapi'ai Falls is an approximately 300 feet high waterfall located on Kauai's Na Pali coast. Hike approximately two miles to the falls from Hanakapi'ai Beach.
Reservation required.
Parking limited.
Shuttle suggested.
Sleeping Giant Hike - Short yet breathtaking hike. Located just outside of Kapa’a. Park at the Sleeping Giant West trailhead for a quicker, shorter hike that is more steep. 1000 feet elevation over a two mile round trip hike.
Sleeping Giant Trailhead
1136 Crossley RdSleeping Giant Hike - Short yet breathtaking hike. Located just outside of Kapa’a. Park at the Sleeping Giant West trailhead for a quicker, shorter hike that is more steep. 1000 feet elevation over a two mile round trip hike.
You can rent paddle boards or kayaks in Hanalei town and then walk to the pier on Hanalei Beach. You will see that a river pours into the ocean. We recommend paddle boarding or kayaking up the river at sunrise or sunset. It is magical.
Hanalei-Fluss
You can rent paddle boards or kayaks in Hanalei town and then walk to the pier on Hanalei Beach. You will see that a river pours into the ocean. We recommend paddle boarding or kayaking up the river at sunrise or sunset. It is magical.
Rent kayaks and paddle up the Wailua River. At the Secret Falls Trailhead, beach the kayak and hike about half an hour to Secret Falls.
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Wailua River
Rent kayaks and paddle up the Wailua River. At the Secret Falls Trailhead, beach the kayak and hike about half an hour to Secret Falls.
Take a helicopter ride and view the Garden Island from above. There are several chopper tour companies on-island.
Nāpali
Take a helicopter ride and view the Garden Island from above. There are several chopper tour companies on-island.
Kalihiwai Beach
10 minute drive from house
Secret (Kauapea) Beach Trail Head
2868 Kalihiwai RdGorgeous!