Explore the South and west side

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Explore the South and west side

Food scene

Local hole in the wall for burritos and quick food.
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Da Crack
2827 Poipu Rd
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Local hole in the wall for burritos and quick food.
Upscale shopping center with several food and shopping options. Wednesday farmers market from 3-6 is packed full of produce, food and entertainment.
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Kukui'ula Village Shopping Center
2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka St
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Upscale shopping center with several food and shopping options. Wednesday farmers market from 3-6 is packed full of produce, food and entertainment.
Stop by for a coffee and jam tasting. They also are the only place to get the famous pineapple freeze other than the Saturday Farmers Market in Lihue.
Monkeypod Jam
2-3687 Kaumualii Hwy
Stop by for a coffee and jam tasting. They also are the only place to get the famous pineapple freeze other than the Saturday Farmers Market in Lihue.
They make their own flour tortillas but it can be hit or miss depending on how busy it is.
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Island Taco
9643 Kaumualii Hwy
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They make their own flour tortillas but it can be hit or miss depending on how busy it is.
Sushi and some unique offerings. Has character.
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Japanese Grandma's Cafe
3871 Hanapepe Rd
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Sushi and some unique offerings. Has character.

Sightseeing

Beautiful spa at the Grand Hyatt. For 50 dollars you can get a day pass and use the facilities which include gym, yoga room, lap pool, jacuzzis, steam rooms and saunas. Day use is also included with any service such as express pedicure. Nice place to relax and read a book on a blustery day.
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Anara Spa
1571 Poipu Rd
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Beautiful spa at the Grand Hyatt. For 50 dollars you can get a day pass and use the facilities which include gym, yoga room, lap pool, jacuzzis, steam rooms and saunas. Day use is also included with any service such as express pedicure. Nice place to relax and read a book on a blustery day.
Beautiful Southside beach with bathrooms. The head of the Mahaulepu Heritage trail. Gorgeous views of the ocean from this trail.
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Shipwreck Beach
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Beautiful Southside beach with bathrooms. The head of the Mahaulepu Heritage trail. Gorgeous views of the ocean from this trail.
Beautiful views from this trail.
Maha'ulepu Heritage Trail
Maha'ulepu Heritage Trail
Beautiful views from this trail.
Definitely go take a look and listen to this natural feature.
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Spouting Horn
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Definitely go take a look and listen to this natural feature.
I like this beach on the Southside. Nice breakwater and has bathrooms and showers. Snorkeling can be good here as well.
Kukuiula Small Boat Harbor
4637 Amio Rd
I like this beach on the Southside. Nice breakwater and has bathrooms and showers. Snorkeling can be good here as well.
Two gardens with very different glimpses of Kauai. McBryde has a natural feel, beautiful gardens and you can wander at your own pace. Allerton is also beautiful, home of the huge ficus trees in Jurassic Park but they only offer guided tours.
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National Tropical Botanical Garden
4425 Lawai Rd
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Two gardens with very different glimpses of Kauai. McBryde has a natural feel, beautiful gardens and you can wander at your own pace. Allerton is also beautiful, home of the huge ficus trees in Jurassic Park but they only offer guided tours.
A Buddhist temple and walk with mini temples along the way. Great vibes but not open all the time. Check online for days and times.
Lawai International Center
3381 Wawae Rd
A Buddhist temple and walk with mini temples along the way. Great vibes but not open all the time. Check online for days and times.
First plantation town on Kauai. Old style with shops and eateries.
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Koloa
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First plantation town on Kauai. Old style with shops and eateries.
Historic town that will give you a taste of old Kauai. The most western bookstore is here as well as a swinging bridge and good local eats. They host a Friday night art walk that is fun to attend and good end to a trip to Waimea Canyon.
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Hanapepe
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Historic town that will give you a taste of old Kauai. The most western bookstore is here as well as a swinging bridge and good local eats. They host a Friday night art walk that is fun to attend and good end to a trip to Waimea Canyon.
Waimea Canyon is a must see. Try to go when the weather is decent to see the Kalalau valley and waterfalls. I will defer to the guidebooks for you to choose hikes to do. You can have an enjoyable time just driving up to the end of the paved road and working your way down. I suggest doing that because the lookouts at the top can get fogged in.
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Ukubuka kwakhafula kaWaimea
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Waimea Canyon is a must see. Try to go when the weather is decent to see the Kalalau valley and waterfalls. I will defer to the guidebooks for you to choose hikes to do. You can have an enjoyable time just driving up to the end of the paved road and working your way down. I suggest doing that because the lookouts at the top can get fogged in.
Gorgeous views and the start point for the Kalepa Ridge Trail or airplane trail. It is unofficial and located to the left of the chain link fence. You will see a trail that goes behind the fence and down the hill. For experienced hikers and may be closed.
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Kalalau Lookout
Kokee Road
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Gorgeous views and the start point for the Kalepa Ridge Trail or airplane trail. It is unofficial and located to the left of the chain link fence. You will see a trail that goes behind the fence and down the hill. For experienced hikers and may be closed.
Challenging hike to see two beautiful waterfalls
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Waipo'o Falls Trail
Waipo'o Falls Trail
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Challenging hike to see two beautiful waterfalls
Depending on weather, can be a great place to spend a day swimming and snorkeling.
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Salt Pond Park
Salt Pond Road
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Depending on weather, can be a great place to spend a day swimming and snorkeling.
The road has been repaired and is passable for most vehicles. Recommend high clearance or 4WD. Pack up your food and water as there are no amenities out here.
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Mahaulepu Beach
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The road has been repaired and is passable for most vehicles. Recommend high clearance or 4WD. Pack up your food and water as there are no amenities out here.