Guest Guide Book

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Guest Guide Book

Food scene

Great tapas plates. Try the honeycomb with goat cheese!
132 locals recommend
Bar Acuda
5-5161 Kuhio Hwy
132 locals recommend
Great tapas plates. Try the honeycomb with goat cheese!
Fresh amazing rolls. The Flyin Hawaiian is one of my favs. They do NOT take reservations, just fyi.
161 locals recommend
The Dolphin Restaurant
5-5016 Kuhio Highway
161 locals recommend
Fresh amazing rolls. The Flyin Hawaiian is one of my favs. They do NOT take reservations, just fyi.
Amazing food! Located in Kapa'a town.
52 locals recommend
JO2 Restaurant
4-971 Kuhio Hwy
52 locals recommend
Amazing food! Located in Kapa'a town.
Best breakfast spot on the north shore.
14 locals recommend
Trucking Delicious
Aku Road
14 locals recommend
Best breakfast spot on the north shore.
Great lunch spot. Best burgers on the north shore.
36 locals recommend
The Hanalei Gourmet
5-5161 Kuhio Hwy
36 locals recommend
Great lunch spot. Best burgers on the north shore.
Great coffee, sweets, and breakfast and lunch plates.
12 locals recommend
Java Kai Bar Coffee Roasters - Kīlauea
2555 Ala Namahana Parkway
12 locals recommend
Great coffee, sweets, and breakfast and lunch plates.
For fresh juices in Hanalei.
9 locals recommend
Akamai Juice Company
5-5134 Kuhio Hwy
9 locals recommend
For fresh juices in Hanalei.
Amazing juice place with fresh yummy salads and other healthy food choices.
17 locals recommend
Kauai Juice Co Kilauea
2555 Kilauea Rd
17 locals recommend
Amazing juice place with fresh yummy salads and other healthy food choices.
Amazing ocean view dining on the south shore.
80 locals recommend
Beach House Restaurant
5022 Lawai Rd
80 locals recommend
Amazing ocean view dining on the south shore.
Best acai bowls on the island. Located in Anahola. They also serve up fresh juice and organic local fruit.
15 locals recommend
Kalalea Juice Hale
15 locals recommend
Best acai bowls on the island. Located in Anahola. They also serve up fresh juice and organic local fruit.
Tasty lunch spot in Kapa'a that offers large portions, especially the salads.
24 locals recommend
Olympic Cafe
1354 Kuhio Hwy
24 locals recommend
Tasty lunch spot in Kapa'a that offers large portions, especially the salads.
Not your average taco place. Located in Kapa'a. The spicy ahi taco is incredible.
57 locals recommend
Tiki Tacos
4-971 Kuhio Hwy
57 locals recommend
Not your average taco place. Located in Kapa'a. The spicy ahi taco is incredible.
51 locals recommend
Healthy Hut Market & Cafe
4280 Hookui Rd
51 locals recommend
Located next to the mini golf in Kilauea. Every Saturday morning at 9am.
11 locals recommend
Anania Hou Farmers Market
Kuhio Highway
11 locals recommend
Located next to the mini golf in Kilauea. Every Saturday morning at 9am.
Saves you a few bucks stopping here before heading to your rental. Conveniently located near airport.
107 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale
4300 Nuhou St
107 locals recommend
Saves you a few bucks stopping here before heading to your rental. Conveniently located near airport.
Princeville's grocery store.
129 locals recommend
Foodland
5-4280 Kuhio Hwy
129 locals recommend
Princeville's grocery store.

City/town information

Quant town, slow vibe, with picturesque mountains and cascading waterfalls in the background.
76 locals recommend
Hanalei
76 locals recommend
Quant town, slow vibe, with picturesque mountains and cascading waterfalls in the background.
The sunny south shore!
27 locals recommend
Koloa
27 locals recommend
The sunny south shore!
Located on the east side of Kaua'i, Kapa'a has several shops and dining to choose from.
51 locals recommend
Kapaʻa
51 locals recommend
Located on the east side of Kaua'i, Kapa'a has several shops and dining to choose from.

Sightseeing

Amazing scenery.
90 locals recommend
Waimea Canyon State Park
Waimea Canyon Drive
90 locals recommend
Amazing scenery.
Ziplining and horseback riding.
40 locals recommend
Princeville Ranch
5-3900 Kuhio Highway
40 locals recommend
Ziplining and horseback riding.
20 locals recommend
Kauai ATV
3477A Weliweli Rd
20 locals recommend
Located in Lihue.
37 locals recommend
Kauai Backcountry Adventures
3-4131 Kuhio Hwy
37 locals recommend
Located in Lihue.
Great hiking with stunning views. You can also visit Ke'e Beach here as well. Out of state travelers need to register prior to arriving.
69 locals recommend
Nā Pali Coast State Wilderness Park
69 locals recommend
Great hiking with stunning views. You can also visit Ke'e Beach here as well. Out of state travelers need to register prior to arriving.
Na Pali tours. Leaves out of Eleele, on the west side of Kaua'i.
29 locals recommend
Capt Andy's
4353 Waialo Rd
29 locals recommend
Na Pali tours. Leaves out of Eleele, on the west side of Kaua'i.
Located in Hanalei. Seasonal, during spring through fall.
7 locals recommend
Holo Holo Charters - Hanalei
5-5134 Kuhio Hwy
7 locals recommend
Located in Hanalei. Seasonal, during spring through fall.
10 minutes from Princeville.
21 locals recommend
Hanalei Beach
21 locals recommend
10 minutes from Princeville.
15 minutes from Princeville.
19 locals recommend
Kalihiwai Beach
19 locals recommend
15 minutes from Princeville.
10 minutes from Princeville.
175 locals recommend
Anini Beach
175 locals recommend
10 minutes from Princeville.
30 minutes north of Princeville.
61 locals recommend
Tunnels Beach
61 locals recommend
30 minutes north of Princeville.

Traveler advice

Ways to save

Shop at Costco.

Located near the LIH airport, Costco has the best prices on the island for food and beverages.
Getting around

By car.

From Princeville, expect the following drive times to each of the following locations: Kilauea - 15 minutes Kapa'a - 30 minutes Lihue - 60 minutes Koloa/Poipu - 80 minutes Waimea - 130 minutes
Customs and culture

The Aloha Spirit

The best way to receive the aloha spirit is to give out the aloha spirit. Be mindful and courteous and you will find your time on the island more enjoyable.
Book before you go

COVID-19

Understand the county rules: https://www.kauai.gov/covid-19