Guidebook for Kapaa
Food Scene
Can't beat a $5 taco that fills you up and is made with local, organic, fresh ingredients.
57 locals recommend
Tiki Tacos
4-971 Kuhio HwyCan't beat a $5 taco that fills you up and is made with local, organic, fresh ingredients.
Best coffee in town IMHO. Locally owned, awesome coffee shop with a great bakery case, breakfast/lunch, smoothies, juice bar, and local art on the walls. Its the place to go for coffee if you would rather have it out.
96 locals recommend
Java Kai
4-1384 Kuhio HwyBest coffee in town IMHO. Locally owned, awesome coffee shop with a great bakery case, breakfast/lunch, smoothies, juice bar, and local art on the walls. Its the place to go for coffee if you would rather have it out.
Kountry Kitchen
4-1489 Kuhio HwyBREAKFAST!!!! Simply the best. And the chicken art..
Fancy dinner planned? This place has one of the best chefs on the island working his craft. He also owns the much larger and delicious Josselin's down in Poipu, also recommended. Its upscale and well worth it for those special occasions.
52 locals recommend
JO2 Restaurant
4-971 Kuhio HwyFancy dinner planned? This place has one of the best chefs on the island working his craft. He also owns the much larger and delicious Josselin's down in Poipu, also recommended. Its upscale and well worth it for those special occasions.
Drinks & Nightlife
This place is a Kauai classic hangout for young, old, locals and tourists. Everybody welcome. It has live music, dancing and great food to boot. Go have yourself a good time at the Nui!
175 locals recommend
Tahiti Nui Restaurant
5122 Kuhio HwyThis place is a Kauai classic hangout for young, old, locals and tourists. Everybody welcome. It has live music, dancing and great food to boot. Go have yourself a good time at the Nui!
Its a cool spot for dinner and drinks because its basically a lounge on the beach.
97 locals recommend
Lava Lava Beach Club
420 Papaloa RdIts a cool spot for dinner and drinks because its basically a lounge on the beach.
Its Tress... A bar on Kauai that has live music, and decent food. Definitely a place to mingle with local folks.
33 locals recommend
Trees Lounge
440 Aleka PlIts Tress... A bar on Kauai that has live music, and decent food. Definitely a place to mingle with local folks.
Parks & Nature
Sunset.... Epic spot. And swimming lagoon for snorkeling after the trail.
92 locals recommend
Ke'e Beach
Sunset.... Epic spot. And swimming lagoon for snorkeling after the trail.
Beautiful place to stroll around and feel what its like to be in close proximity to 20 or so heavily meditated monks.
17 locals recommend
Kauai's Hindu Monastery - Saiva Siddhanta Headquarters
107 Kaholalele RdBeautiful place to stroll around and feel what its like to be in close proximity to 20 or so heavily meditated monks.
Its #1 beach in the world. Surrounded by epic mountains, and a cute little town. I would live here if it weren't designated for the likes of Julia Roberts.. Know what I mean?
172 locals recommend
Hanalei Bay
Its #1 beach in the world. Surrounded by epic mountains, and a cute little town. I would live here if it weren't designated for the likes of Julia Roberts.. Know what I mean?
#2 beach in the world. Go get a work out on Secrets beach. My favorite place to run, swim, play and explore on a beach. Its often like owning the thing its so big and remote for most people to get to. Just go.
40 locals recommend
Kauapea Beach
#2 beach in the world. Go get a work out on Secrets beach. My favorite place to run, swim, play and explore on a beach. Its often like owning the thing its so big and remote for most people to get to. Just go.
Kalihiwai Beach
Another awesome North shore beach.
Shopping
Hunter Gatherer
4270 Kilauea RdA well curated gift shop. One of my favs.
Papaya's Natural Foods
4-901 Kuhio HwyWide selection of natural foods and products. Go local!
Local secret big box store for best prices on many things. No membership needed. Go here if youre staying for more than a couple nights on Kauai and you want to do your own cooking. Go to Costco if you have the membership and you like things in bulk.
Cost-U-Less
4525 Akia RdLocal secret big box store for best prices on many things. No membership needed. Go here if youre staying for more than a couple nights on Kauai and you want to do your own cooking. Go to Costco if you have the membership and you like things in bulk.
Essentials
An affordable (relatively) natural foods market in Kapaa.
40 locals recommend
Hoku Foods Natural Market
4585 Lehua StAn affordable (relatively) natural foods market in Kapaa.
Sightseeing
Its really close to my house. A remote beach with dangerous swimming if you don't know what youre doing. Beautiful and dangerous.
6 locals recommend
Paliku Beach (aka Donkey Beach)
Makanani StreetIts really close to my house. A remote beach with dangerous swimming if you don't know what youre doing. Beautiful and dangerous.