A Kauai Love Story
Food scene
Best avocado toast and lots of delicious raw/vegan treats.
Saturday life music.
26 locals recommend
Trilogy Coffee & Tea Bar
4270 Kilauea RdBest avocado toast and lots of delicious raw/vegan treats.
Saturday life music.
Sushi Girl Kauai
2484 Keneke StBest sushi (great vegan options too) and cute location.
Saturday morning must! Our weekly shopping happens here, all the local goods, from fresh fish to local fruit, veggies, and eggs, come early! Also some delicious bread from Midnight Bear, kids entertainment, local makers and food stalls.
11 locals recommend
Anania Hou Farmers Market
Kuhio HighwaySaturday morning must! Our weekly shopping happens here, all the local goods, from fresh fish to local fruit, veggies, and eggs, come early! Also some delicious bread from Midnight Bear, kids entertainment, local makers and food stalls.
Akamai Juice Company
5-5134 Kuhio HwyDelicious Juice and Smoothies
AMA Restaurant
5-5161 Kuhio HwyGreat Ramen and drinks.
The foundation is an incredible place to learn about local plants and farming. There is a farmers market on Tuesday afternoon, but also a fridge with the best local cheesecake open for pick-up daily.
Waipa Foundation
5-5785 Kuhio HwyThe foundation is an incredible place to learn about local plants and farming. There is a farmers market on Tuesday afternoon, but also a fridge with the best local cheesecake open for pick-up daily.
Local Supermarket with many goods made on island and veggies fresh from the local farms.
51 locals recommend
Healthy Hut Market & Cafe
4280 Hookui RdLocal Supermarket with many goods made on island and veggies fresh from the local farms.
EatHealthy Cafe
4-369 Kuhio HighwayGreat Vegan Restaurant, cute, islandy place in Kapaa.
Must-try local donuts and great coffee. Made with local Taro. Comes in the best flavors, eat fresh and try them all!
19 locals recommend
Holey Grail Donuts
5-5100 Kuhio HwyMust-try local donuts and great coffee. Made with local Taro. Comes in the best flavors, eat fresh and try them all!
Postcards Cafe
5-5089 Kuhio HwyA cute, little restaurant in Hanalei.
Beautiful ocean views and whale watching opportunities across the street with a woodfire oven pizza truck Wed and Friday evenings.
The Cliffs at Princeville
3811 Edward RoadBeautiful ocean views and whale watching opportunities across the street with a woodfire oven pizza truck Wed and Friday evenings.
The Dolphin Restaurant
5-5016 Kuhio HighwayDelicious sushi and some nice outdoor seating.
Hanalei Bread Company
5-5161 Kuhio HwyGreat breakfast spot.
Shave Ice is a yummy treat on a hot day. We
recommend Wishing Well for a delicious smoothie, coffee or
shave ice.
21 locals recommend
Wishing Well Shave Ice
5-5080 Kuhio HwyShave Ice is a yummy treat on a hot day. We
recommend Wishing Well for a delicious smoothie, coffee or
shave ice.
Wake Up Coffee Bar
4489 Aku RdGreat little breakfast and coffee spot in Hanalei.
Our friend Ben makes the very best coffee on the island, and some tasty matcha and other refreshments.
Also great for gifts to bring home to your family and friends who couldn't join on this trip and want to taste some third wave Hawaiian coffee.
Outpost Coffee Kauai
5-5161 Kuhio HighwayOur friend Ben makes the very best coffee on the island, and some tasty matcha and other refreshments.
Also great for gifts to bring home to your family and friends who couldn't join on this trip and want to taste some third wave Hawaiian coffee.
In case you make it to the south side of the island, drive on to the quaint little Hanapepe old town. Japanese Grandma's is our very favorite sushi place with an adorable little back garden area and the most delicious food!
16 locals recommend
Japanese Grandma's Cafe
3871 Hanapepe RdIn case you make it to the south side of the island, drive on to the quaint little Hanapepe old town. Japanese Grandma's is our very favorite sushi place with an adorable little back garden area and the most delicious food!
This little gem in Hanalei has a great cafe and some prepared food, plus all the health food and everything else your heart desires.
Hanalei Market
This little gem in Hanalei has a great cafe and some prepared food, plus all the health food and everything else your heart desires.
Midnight Bear Breads
3830 Hanapepe RdBest bread and pizza!
Sightseeing
Our absolute favorite beach, crystal clear water, great snorkeling in the summer, and many turtles to see.
Plus a stunning mountain view.
61 locals recommend
Tunnels Beach
Our absolute favorite beach, crystal clear water, great snorkeling in the summer, and many turtles to see.
Plus a stunning mountain view.
It's not an easy beach to access (you have to climb down a fairly steep hill with ropes and all) but the reward is incredible. Very beautiful beach!
Please be aware of the ocean, there are no lifeguards around and the winter tides can be treacherous.
45 locals recommend
Hideaway Beach
It's not an easy beach to access (you have to climb down a fairly steep hill with ropes and all) but the reward is incredible. Very beautiful beach!
Please be aware of the ocean, there are no lifeguards around and the winter tides can be treacherous.
A beautiful long stretch of beach, protected by a reef for safe swimming and snorkeling year-round.
175 locals recommend
Anini Beach
A beautiful long stretch of beach, protected by a reef for safe swimming and snorkeling year-round.
Bird and whale watching at its best, and a cute little lighthouse to visit as well.
169 locals recommend
Kīlauea Lighthouse
3580 Kilauea RdBird and whale watching at its best, and a cute little lighthouse to visit as well.
Incredible (yet strenuous) hike with a stunning waterfall at the end. You need to reserve a parking pass in advance for this.
20 locals recommend
Hanakāpī‘ai Falls
Incredible (yet strenuous) hike with a stunning waterfall at the end. You need to reserve a parking pass in advance for this.
Incredible summer location, you will definitely see turtles! But please be sure to check the surf prior to your visit, it's dangerous during the winter months and closed for a reason.
74 locals recommend
Queen's Bath
Kapiolani LoopIncredible summer location, you will definitely see turtles! But please be sure to check the surf prior to your visit, it's dangerous during the winter months and closed for a reason.
Spectacular Golf Club with absolutely stunning views. A must for every golfer and a stunning walk for sunrise or sunset for the non-golfers. Albatross nest here and are an absolute joy to watch.
23 locals recommend
Princeville Makai Golf Club
4080 Lei O Papa RdSpectacular Golf Club with absolutely stunning views. A must for every golfer and a stunning walk for sunrise or sunset for the non-golfers. Albatross nest here and are an absolute joy to watch.
Favorite local beach, quick and easy drive, and a good surf spot for beginners. Incredible sunsets and perfect beach time or long walks along the bay.
120 locals recommend
Hanalei Pier
Favorite local beach, quick and easy drive, and a good surf spot for beginners. Incredible sunsets and perfect beach time or long walks along the bay.