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1-808-822-3424
1-808-652-8163
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Verizon Cell Phone: 1-808-652-8162
4-1552 Kuhio Hwy
Kapa'a, Kauai, Hawaii 96746
Two doors south of Kapa'a Community Center, on the ocean side of the street.
Look for Kojima's Supermarket, which is across the street and has a long open 200 foot long parking lot with a picnic area for the Windward Market Deli.
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website address is www.KauaiBeachHouse.net and to get
reservation instruction w/ an auto response, no waiting, Aloha@KauaiBeachHouse.net any later
questions about reservations go to Reservations@KauaiBeachhouse.net … here is our
Mahalo nui
loa,
Jay
808-822-3424 Jay@KauaiBeachhouse.net
Latest Update:
April 6, 2008
Our RATES for
Private Rooms are $65 and $70/night. The Aloha, $65, room has a king bed, next
door to a bathroom, large room, does not face the lagoon/ocean.
The Royal
Hawaiian Queen Room, $70, has a hand built heavy duty bunk set of full
size/double beds, overlooks the lagoon/ocean and opens onto a large covered
common deck with same awesome views.
Only The Blue
Lagoon Room is $70/night. Has a king bed, large windows overlooking the
lagoon/ocean, 6’ from a bathroom, and opens onto same covered common deck with
spectacular views.
Private room
rates are for either 1 or 2 persons. Each additional person in a private room is
$15/night per person extra.
A bed in the
shared dorms is $30 for 1 person and $45 for 2 people.
Rates are all
inclusive of 11.25% taxes, sheets, pillows and pillow cases and comforter, and
kitchen use. There is a store across the street. Most people bring their own
towels or buy souvenir towels here nearby.
We do have a few
towels that can be purchased for $6, and we will buy them back for $3 if clean
and dry.
For couples and
females we prioritize them into the 2 dorms that all the beds have complete
privacy curtains.
We have free
locked storage and if you go away overnight there is a $1 per large bag fee per
night.
In order to set a fast
reply Email Reservation please COPY/PASTE the following and Email it to Reservations@KauaiBeachHouse.net . Be sure to fill in
all 5 QUESTIONS. If your reservation is well in advance it may take a few days
for your confirmation to come through…but that usually means we have the
accommodations you are asking for.
1.) All GUEST
NAMES?
2.) YOUR PHONE NUMBER?
3.) TELL US THE EXACT
DATES OF THE
NIGHTS OF YOUR STAY?
4.) WHETHER YOU WANT A
PRIVATE OR SHARED
ACCOMMODATION?
5.) HOW MANY BEDS DO YOU
NEED?
We are located
right on the beautiful Blue Lagoon and Pacific Ocean at the North end of Kapa’a
Town 8 ½ miles and 15 minutes from our Interisland and Mainland Airport of Lihue
(LIH) in our island capital town of the same name, Lihue (pron. “lee-who-ee”).
We have a
Hawaiian style kitchen and “Kojima Grocery Store” is across the street.
The huge grocery Safeway Store is a few traffic lights down the street,
w/ near equal competitors of theirs both stop lights either side of Safeway.
You can walk to
20 restaurants, there are about 60 in our Kapa’a Town.
There is a free
Kapa’a Neighborhood Swimming Pool just about 60 yards/meters from us also on the
water.
Also a hike and
bike path touch our property and it runs north and south along the water to the
next surfing swimming beach and south to a wading very safe beach for moms,
kids, toddlers, and those not interested in the open ocean
beaches.
The bus also
stops across the street in front of 1.) Kojima’s Store going toward the airport
or coming from the North Shore or Hanalei Bay; and on our side of the road it
stops two doors north of us coming from Lihue Town or away from the airport at
the 2.) Kapa’a
If we have told you
your reservation is set...let me know if this is OK and pls re-confirm by email
a few days in advance of arrival. If you have any change in your
reservation pls let us know ASAP so that we can let others stay in the
accommodation.
We
require a personal check deposit of $40 EACH night for a private room...and
$20/each night for a shared accommodation
The
deposit is non refundable unless we can sell the accommodation if you
cancel. A personal check is all we require...made out to and mailed
to;
Kauai
BeachHouse, LLC
4-1552
Kuhio Hwy.,
Kapa'a,
Kauai, Hawaii, 96746
808-822-3424.
Be
sure to write on the check the:
1.)
type
of ACCOMMODATION you have,
2.)
and
the DATES of the nights you are staying,
3.)
and your EMAIL ADDRESS address so we can
confirm back to you .
Mahalo,
Jay 808-822-3424
Jay@KauaiBeachHouse.net
Check in is now
formally 3 times a day: Noon and again at 6:00 pm and again at
8:00 pm. You can arrive anytime at the Kauai BeachHouse, relax and enjoy the
ocean and lagoon views off the ocean decks or walk the new bike/hike path in
back on the ocean north to the next beach…great views…there are LIFEGUARD hours
of swimming at the far north end of
that beach…or walk in Kapa'a Town’s central zone just 1½ blocks away to the
south...one of our Kauai BeachHouse check-in persons may be there anytime and
will probably be able to check you in whenever one is there. Ask around the
On arrival you will be
asked to read our rules, really the things we need you to do while you are here
to make our hostel function well for all guests and our hard working staff, if
all guests abide by the rules, everyone’s stay will be optimal and fun. After
reading them, we ask you to fill out a very short form with your identification
and emergency telephone number for you. You will need to sign the form agreeing
to abide by the rules.
This is a message for
the very few who arrive in the middle of the Pacific Ocean without
$$money.
We are just like the
grocery stores…they do not have an eat now and pay later program…nor do we have
a sleep now, pay later program. If you run out of money for lodging call someone
to Western Union you money at Safeway or Foodland Grocery Stores, you do not
want to be in
For many wonderful
tropical pics of Kauai go to our web site.
Remember all of our
emails and web site are with .NET; just like a fishing NET. Easy to remember now
! ! !
808-822-3424; 808-652-8163
and 8164
Aloha@KauaiBeachHouse.net auto responses you a how to
reserve form.
Reservations@KauaiBeachHouse.com lets you ask about
your res…but go to “Aloha@” first.
You can contact the
reservation person:
Be prepared to possibly
extend your stay on
We
are $725/night less expensive than the ocean view rooms at the Hyatt
Hotel…except we have nicer Pacific Ocean and Blue Lagoon
views.
If
you'd like a review of all
This fellow who made
the web site went to all the hostels in
As
of April 1, 2008…Aloha Airlines and ATA Airlines no longer provide passenger
service to/from
Use Hawaiian Airlines and
“go!” Airlines. Also many other mainland airlines fly direct to Kauai at our
We have 3 dorms (and 3
private rooms), 1 dorm on the 1st floor, The Royal Hawaiian Kings
Room has 5 beds...composed of 2 kings and 3 single beds. All beds have complete
privacy curtains.
The 2nd dorm
on the 2nd floor, the Hawaiian Islands Bunk Room has 4 sets of
industrial type wood heavy-duty super large hand made unshakeable bunk beds,
composed of 8 extra large hotel size full/double beds. All beds in the Islands
dorm have complete privacy curtains on them.
The 3rd dorm
has 7 beds in an open setting and is the largest room in the Kauai BeachHouse.
Our guests are a mix of singles and couples.
All rates include both
taxes, linens, kitchen use, run of the whole
There is surfing beach
1 mile to the north w/ a BIKE/HIKE PATH to take you there. The Bike/Hike Path
runs a few miles north and south of the Kauai BeachHouse. The Blue Lagoon and
Ocean Reef in back of the Kauai BeachHouse are snorkeled and skin dived and
spear fished by the locals who are expert swimmers. It can be snorkeled but you
must be a expert ocean swimmer as there are strong rip tides some of the
time. As well never swim alone
anywhere in Hawaii.
There are many safe
places to swim on Kauai w/ a nearby large public swimming pool, body surfing and
boogie and body board, and surfboard beach at Kealia Beach, 1 minute by car to
the north, and has a Life Guard Tower near the far north end…swim near the north
end of the beach past the Life Guards when they are ON DUTY. The Life Guards’
Tower’s ocean side windows will be open when they are on duty. They wear yellow
shirts w/ red logos and red surf trunks. Please be cautious and swim where there
are Life Guards. Do not swim between RED FLAGS posted on the sand of the
beaches.
The Kauai Bus runs
about every hour until about 6:00 p.m. The Bus does not run on Sunday or
Holidays. The Bus does not take large camping packs.
We have 3 super large
grocery stores in town…
Safeway Shopping Center
has Long’s Drugs as well as and a very good large PAPAYA’s health food store
with dry goods, supplements, hot and cold fresh foods, fruits and veggies, and
meals to go. There are also numerous restaurants, ice cream stores, coffee
shops, ABC convenience store, and clothing stores at the Safeway Shopping
Center.
Foodland Shopping
Center is adjacent to McDonalds and Block Buster Movies, Starbucks and Pizza Hut
and other small restaurants and Lizard’s Bar and Restaurant w/ pool tables; they
serve good food (hot) the latest in town at night.
Big Save Shopping
Center with the Shell Gas Station and Burger King restaurant out front on the
highway also has Thai and Mexican restaurants and an ACE Hardware and our U.S.
Post Office.
Each shopping hub is at
a stop light.
Interspersed between
the
The
Also
please reconfirm any reservation you have a few days prior to arrival so that we
know you are coming and we do not give your accommodation to others as we try to
fill all accommodations each night whenever
possible.
808-822-3424 or Reservations@KauaiBeachHouse.net
Mahalo and thank you for
that.
We have $3.00 coin-op
washers…drying clothes is free on our lines.
ALL ACCOMMODATIONS AT
THE KAUAI BEACHHOUSE ARE NON SMOKING. There is NO SMOKING ANYWHERE IN OR ON THE
BUILDING, NOR ON ANY OF THE DECKS/LANA’I or TV AREA.
THERE IS PLENTY OF FREE
SMOKING AREAS UNDER THE COVERED PICNIC AND BBQ AREAS DOWN ON THE GROUND AND IN
THE ENTERTAINMENT GARAGE ON THE HIGHWAY SIDE.
We do not have a credit
card system yet, for reservations, thus we can only accept cash on arrival.
There is an ATM across the street.
"E
KOMO MAI
“WELCOME TO THE KAUAI
BEACHHOUSE” …
We are a Kauai hostel and
an international hostel due to the many international travelers we accommodate
here on
KAUAI
IS SAFE, WARM, and TROPICAL, and is HAWAII'S MOST BEAUTIFUL ISLAND AND HAS THE
MOST BEACHES AND THE MOST BEAUTIFUL WHITE SAND BEACHES of all the Hawaiian
Islands. KAUAI also has the most Waterfalls, Rivers, Rainbows, and
accessible Mountain Trails in
We
do airport pick ups for $20 when we are available (our airport is Lihue, Kauai,
Hawaii with the 3 letter designation of "LIH", make sure your bags’ designator
says this.) The taxi is about $27...we are 8½ miles or approximately 15 minutes from
the airport. You can call or email us the day before arrival and again you can
call us from the airport to see if we are available to pick you up. Call us at
822-3424 when you are on the island. Or call 808-822-3424 from the mainland.
Verizon Cell #'s are (808) 652-8162 or 63 for Reservations for contacting the
There are people in the neighborhood who "loan" used cars
for $25 a day. However if you rent a whole week it may be less.
Our place is Clean and has a Friendly atmosphere.
We have Ocean and Lagoon views from our dorms and private
rooms.
We are right on the edge of the Blue Lagoon with a lawn
area in back of us to relax or play lawn sports. We also have a new bike/hike
path in back touching our property.
We have a Secure Locked room for valuables.
Free use of quality bedding linens.
Cable TV, Videos, volleyball, BBQ, table games.
We are recommended in Lonely Planet, Let's Go
If you haven't noticed we have changed our name from The
Kapa'a BeachHouse to: The
Our Motto: "COME AND VISIT YOU'LL
WANT TO STAY” in Your Accommodation by the Blue Lagoon"
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1: Accommodations and Rates
Section 2: Laundry
Section 3: Linens
Section 4: Who We Are and What the
Section 5: Directions from the Airport
SECTION 6: ACCOMMODATIONS CONFIRMATION AND DEPOSIT more
info.
Section 7: Airport Pick-up
Section 8: RENTAL CAR
Section 9: BUS SERVICE ON
Section 10. HITCH HIKING
Section 11: COMPARING OURSELVES
Section 12: Some easy rules for your comfort and clean
environment
Section 13: Over 100 things to do on
Section 14: General Reading
Section 15: PLACES TO GO ON
Section 16: Geographical Information
Section 17: PRIVATE APARTMENTS
Section 18: Airlines
Section 19: Events Calendar for the
Whole Year on
Section 20:
feet north of us) going NORTH and Kojima Store going SOUTH (across across the
street from us.)
Section 1: Accommodations
Types of Accommodations and their Description. All rates
include the State of Hawaii visitor and sales taxes of 11.25%; quality linens,
and kitchen use; and the large common areas of the Kauai BeachHouse, e.g.,
covered TV lanai/deck, roof lanai, covered BBQ/picnic and outdoor smoking
areas, and the open 2nd floor and
covered 1st floor lanai/decks both with
incredible Blue Lagoon and Pacific Ocean views.
For those guests making reservations w/out enough time to
send in a deposit
please re-confirm approximately 1
week, and then 1 day prior to arrival so
that we hold
the reservation, otherwise we will let it go to any "walk-ins". Thanks. These
are our updated rates and are all inclusive.
We have different types of accommodations.
A.) The Blue Lagoon Room
$70/night, has Calif. King size bed and overlooks the Blue Lagoon and the
B. ) The
Ohana Family Bunk Room. 2 full size and 1 single bed.
Price is based on how many stay. The rate for 1 or 2 is
$65. Right now this is a our staff bedroom…apologies.
C.) The
This room and its half open/half
covered veranda overlooks the Blue Lagoon and
D.) The Royal Hawaiian Queen Room can be used as a private
room when reserved as such for 1 or more people; or it can be used as a shared
accommodation when there is overflow of walk-in people in the main dorm. The
Queen Room has a bunk set of a with 2 full size (double) beds. As a private room
it is $70/night. As a shared it is $35 single; or $45/couple. It overlooks the
Blue Lagoon and the
If more than 2 stay it is an extra $15/night each
additional person; children under 2 are free. This room has
walking space around the bed only. Guests normally relax on the adjacent common
lagoon/ocean view deck; or head out to see the island or walk along the lagoon
and nearby beaches and do not stay in their rooms except to sleep at night, day
nap, or change clothes or read privately.
This room has 2 entries. One entry opens onto the large
covered deck that
overlooks the Blue Lagoon and
The Queen Room is on the first floor which is about 5' off
the ground. There is parking in the back behind the deck.
E.) The Aloha Room, with air
conditioning, a private room with a king size bed and just fit a single bed if a
family or friends chooses it. The Aloha Room is on the 2nd floor, does not have
an ocean view. It does have new tiled floor and fresh tropical paint. $65/ for 1
or 2 people ($15 each additional person. Infants to 2 years old are free
F.) The Captain's Crows Nest, a private room $70/night for
1 or 2 people This room is off line temporarily..
Captain's Crows Nest is not is use and will be soon undergo
renovation.
Back packers love the Kauai BeachHouse.
Our rates are hundreds of dollars per night less than
hotels w/ ocean views...but then this is not
a hotel...this is an old
plantation bldg, being remodeled for a beautiful new finish but still retain the
charm of tropical
G.) Royal
Hawaiian Kings Room. 5 beds various sizes king to single (soon they will be
all
king size beds. It’s on the First floor and the room
opens onto a large covered common deck. The room itself and the deck overlook
the Blue Lagoon and the
H.) Chief Leota Room. Since we are family to Samoa we have
dedicated one of our dorms to the Birth Place of
The Chief Leota Room can accommodate 7 beds in an open setting. It
opens through a
sliding glass door onto an open deck
overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Blue Lagoon. Same rates $30 single; and $45
couple.
Section 2: Laundry
All of these accommodations have access to a $3.00 per load
washing machine, the laundry soap is included. Laundry drying for free can be
done in the area set aside for the clothes lines, and of course it is free. If
fast drying is necessary we have an expensive electric dryer at $5 per use,
double up with another if you have little to dry. There is a Laundromat in
Kapa'a Town next door to Ace Hardware.
Section 3: Linens…
Sheets, Pillow
Cases, comforters, sanitary covers, and keys for private rooms, for any of our
accommodations require a 100% Refundable $50 Deposit per bed on return of all
items in same condition. No kitchen or bedding items are to leave the
premises.
Items that can collect sand such as towels can result in
damages to our washer and they also tend to get lost and are not returned. Beach
sand in our sewer drains clogs the lines. Please have no sand or mud on
clothing, and other washables, when using the washing machine and showers.
Section 4: Who We Are and What the Kauai BeachHouse, LLC is
Like
Some people who show up dripping in jewelry w/ lots
of tasteful luggage and very fancy clothes mistakenly think we are a hotel type
of place. This is not the case. We are a casual, laid back
place for people who can relate to this type of hostelling
atmosphere. We are certainly a very nice budget accommodation, we think we are
at least in the top 3 if not #1 in
A few people have showed up and did not like our
accommodations; they expected a fancy hotel with amenities similar to
hotels; which is where they went to after us, but had to pay well over a
$300/night and up for accommodations without the beautiful view of the ocean and
lagoon.
If you are unsure of the type of accommodations you want
then do not reserve a place from us as the confirmed deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE.
You see when we reserve an accommodation for you, we guarantee that you have a
place to stay while on
Out of the many many thousands of people who have enjoyed
the
Just remember most of our guests are backpackers, longer
term "sunbirds"; campers, they are casual and mellow, and easy to meet people
and share experiences with and go out together and experience the extraordinary
island of Kauai..
Also if you
are the type of person who cannot get along w/ others or cannot clean up after
themselves perhaps a hotel is more suitable for you with their ability to
provide you complete services and privacy.
Personal hygiene and cleanliness are a requirement, if you
need your surroundings to be messy, there are other places to stay more suited
to that lifestyle, but not here with us and our guests. Cleaning up after
yourself at kitchen and bathrooms, BBQ area and entertainment garage is
imperative in this type setting since all facilities are shared.
Sunrise and moonrise are
incredible from our lagoon decks. Sunset also is
beautiful from the Mauka or mountain decks and under the
huge Monkey Pod
Trees and Palms in our patio and picnic
BBQ area.
Section 5: Direction
from the Airport
1.) DIRECTIONS: Best is to rent a car.
Hitch-hiking is legal. The bus stops at the
Absurd, yeah? But it does stop 2
doors north of us at the Kapa’a
If you are coming back from the
We are across from Kojima Store and next door to Scotty’s
BBQ Restaurant. We are 2 doors south (back towards the Lihue Airport) of the
Kapa'a Community Center. We are located right on the waters of the Blue Lagoon
and Pacific Ocean. 15 minutes or 8 ½ miles from the
It might be best to
print this part of the DIRECTIONS.
As you come out of airport there is a large 4 way stop
signal light #1. Turn right. There are no other turns, you drive straight to the
Kauai BeachHouse which is on the main road on the right side of the road and on
the
There are no turns at all after the 1st light. That 1st
light is #1 and a total of 8 stop lights…we are in the 3rd block past the 8th
stop light…and 7 buildings past the Kapa’a
#8 stop light (the last one on the island) is in front of
ABC Store; which is like a 7/11 convenience store. We are 3 more blocks on the
right; on the ocean side of the road. After turning coming out of the airport
the only other turn is into our neighbor Scotty’s BBQ. Call for more
directions.
You’ll see Scotty’s BBQ and then past that you will see our
old blue garage with bamboo framed panels and 2 palm trees blocking our
entertainment garage. If you are driving go through Scotty’s BBQ parking lot and
park out on the back. Please do not park in the neighbor’s parking just past
us…but you can park along the rocks parallel to the ocean/lagoon.
Our address is 1552 (Kuhio Hwy) is
on the front of the garage above the BAMBOO panels...and as
well our 2 mailboxes on the coconut tree on the far side of
the garage entrance has 4 - 1552 posted vertically on the coconut palm tree in
front on the highway. Scotty’s BBQ is drab green and has white concrete
pillars.
The Kauai BeachHouse is painted BLUE w/ YELLOW trim on the
ocean side; like a huge tree house on the roadside and a 3 tiered view decks on
the Blue Lagoon and Pacific Ocean side.
The “Kauai BeachHouse” sign is on the far side of our old
blue garage on the highway.
Scotty’s BBQ is 2nd story only; their parking is on the ground level, but do not park there. Our large
Monkey Pod tree shades both the BeachHouse BBQ area and
Scotty’s BBQ parking lot.
When
you arrive if we are not there, relax, you can choose a shared bunk, we'll get
you your sheets when we come back from an errand. Check in time is noon and
after 6:00 pm; come anytime and relax on our view decks or TV lanai. The Private
rooms are on the first floor overlooking the lagoon. Go onto any of the decks to
relax including downstairs around the back. Or walk along the lagoon until we
get back...phoning us is best on arrival.
Looking out to the lagoon and ocean the large neighborhood
free swimming pool is to the left and a sandy beach is over the little bridge to
the right. Both are about 100 yds./meters away
from us.
Follow the obvious path and if you like you can swim in the pool or the sandy
beach behind the library. Be careful swimming in the ocean everywhere in
Hawaii.
SECTION 6: ACCOMMODATIONS CONFIRMATION AND DEPOSIT.
Because we are a large building and have only a few
accommodations in
comparison with so many other
budget/backpacker places, when people reserve
accommodations and we honor that accommodation by blocking
it from
others, and then there is a no-show, we lose
revenue so important to a new business. So we have looked around the industry
and have adopted methods used by others. One does not need a reservation to stay
at our place as we
gladly welcome walk-ins when
accommodations are available.
We have a NON-REFUNDABLE confirmed reservation deposit, the value of which depends
on the accommodation reserved. We do refund if we can rent the accommodation
reserved. For the Blue Lagoon Room, the Royal Hawaiian Queen Room, and the Ohana
Room and the Captain's Crows Nest there is a $40 for each night deposit, and $20
each night deposit on the Hawaiian Islands Bunk Room and other shared
accommodations.
If you call
from another island you still must use 1-808; from
When you call us if you get a
message please speak slowly and leave a phone number and we'll call back in the
USA/Canada. From Other countries we prefer Email as we answer every day or at
the most every 48 hours. Email: Aloha@KauaiBeachhouse.net
Now let's say you have paid the deposit and something comes
along and your plans have changed. We do want you to be our guests and enjoy an
incredibly spectacular experience here on Kauai; so if you absolutely have to
alter your
plans, you may do so and choose other nights
for up to about a year with no loss of your deposit. This alternative depends on
space available. If we can get others to stay in your accommodation we will
refund the deposit; or you may extend your stay to another person(s) and work
out the money issue with them. We are here to serve you. If we had 50
accommodations we would not need this deposit; but here is quiet and tranquil
and a limited # of accommodations; our location for beauty and convenience is
beyond expectation for a budget or backpacker accommodation.
We will
make tentative reservations over the internet email or phone and hold that
reservation for a reasonable amount of days to allow you to mail your deposit to
us in
and West Coast is about 3-4 days. Your canceled check is
your receipt.
EUROPE/LATIN AMERICA/ASIA/AFRICA is longer
mail time and deposits are difficult to make work. So no deposit is required
from those locations.
Section 7: AIRPORT PICKUP
Yes we can pick you up at the
airport for a $20, when we are able to which is most of the time;. We need to
know how many people and how much luggage as to know whether to bring a car or a
pick up truck with front and back seat.
The taxi is about $27 and we actually prefer you take the
taxi, but we are here to serve you so we will come and get you if we are not
just absolutely tied up. We cannot guarantee the airport pick up as it can be
only done when we are available to go to the airport. If you want a ride from
the airport, let us know when you reserve; and then again by email a day before
if you are able to, or by phone if you are already in transit. 1-808-822-3424,
cell 652-8162, 63, or 64. All
Section 8: RENTAL CAR RECOMMENDATION
RENTING A CAR MAKES A BETTER
SPECTACULAR PLACES TO GO, SEE, and DO things.
There are a few people in town who let people use their
cars for $25/day. They are not affiliated with us. The cars are of course not
brand new but probably 10 or more years old…many people rent them.
Section9: BUS SERVICE ON KAUAI
The local bus which stops 2 doors
to the north at the Kapa’a Neighborhood Center does not accept passengers with
large camping packs, but it does now goes to the airport. It stops across the
street at Kojima Store going to Lihue Town and the Airport, it would be coming
from Anahola, Kilauea, Princeville, Hanalei, Haena, and the Kalalau Trail.
Section 10. HITCH HIKING
Hitch hiking is common and you can do so by going out of
airport and at the big intersection with stop lights, walk a little to the right
(north) and go for it. We are about 9 miles from the airport 1 block 3 buildings
from the north end of Kapa'a Town on the ocean side of the road across from
Kojima Store and 2 doors south of the Kapa'a Neighborhood Center and Kapa’a
Swimming Pool.
SECTION 11:
COMPARING OURSELVES
We charge a few dollars more for our
shared accommodation only because we have some of the highest utility rates and
taxes in the USA; and because it is the only budget traveler/backpacker location
in Hawaii located right on a lagoon and
the ocean with
proximity to everything you need within walking distance. We charge the same or
less for our private rooms which all but one have the fabulous Blue Lagoon and
The beds, view, staff, privacy and
atmosphere have no comparison to any other budget lodge
in Hawaii and is said to be so by well traveled vacationers
who have been to many other locations in Hawaii and overseas. Lonely Planet has
chosen us to be in their latest (2008) book on Hawaii as well now numerous other
budget and back packer travel books from "Lets Go" to many others.
Section 12: Some easy rules for your comfort and cleanly
environ. Email us for an updated rules.
We, like any other place of lodging need some rules to
make your stay as comfortable as possible. A pay phone is located right across
the street at the sidewalk fronting the Windward Deli.
1.) Please enjoy and feel welcome
to ask us any questions and/or to assist you with anything within reason. We are
here to serve you and help
you have a tremendous
Hawaiian Tropical experience on
2.) Sheets must be maintained for at least 5 days or we
must charge for earlier clean replacements. If you want a beach towel, you can
buy one and have a beautiful souvenir of your visit by
buying one at the nearby ABC Store for under $10.
ABSOLUTELY NO LINENS, PILLOWS, OR KITCHEN WARE CAN BE TAKEN FROM THE
BEACHHOUSE.
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WHEN SHOWERING, WHEN SCRUBBING YOUR BODY PLEASE USE THE SHOWER HEAD HANDLE TO
TURN OFF THE WATER FLOW WHILE THE SHOWER HEAD JUST HANGS IN THE SHOWER. The
wasted water uses not only water but electricity and sewage and impacts our $$
rates.
3.) When you return from the beach
you, PLEASE, you MUST hose all sand and mud off yourself
because sand in the sewer lines clogs them. Hoses are at
ground level of the bluilding at all entrances and are on the front and the back
and the side of the building.
Any open flames like candles, incense, or cigarettes or
smoking of any kind are not allowed in or on the building or its decks. Smoking
must be done down in the parking area or alongside the lagoon. All open flames
and embers like incense or any burning embers are forbidden due to the risk of
fire and the comfort of our other guests.
During the day, in the shared accommodation rooms, we ask
you to put all your belongings on your bed and close your curtains so that the
rooms look tidy and clean; so that we all can experience a comfortable visual
environment conducive to the lush tropical views and sparkling lagoon waters
right in back of us.
6.) When
you use the kitchen or baths please clean up after yourself very well for the
next person's right to cleanliness and sanitation. Our fee for lodging does not
include frequent cleanups during the day as an expensive
hotel affords you.
7.) Please remove your shoes or slippers before going onto
any carpets or into the sleeping rooms as this is a part of the Hawaiian
Culture. You would insult someone's home in
8.) We collect the fees for
lodging in advance in cash or traveler's checks only. Once you have arrived we
will continue your reservations only for the nights you pre-pay after your
arrival. We receive Email and phone reservations everyday
from people who are already on the island or are
arriving from another island within the hour and any
accommodation not paid for in advance would be given to another traveler.
This is especially compounded when we have walk-ins.
Sometimes we can get 8 walk-ins in an hour and we will provide accommodation for
them for any bed not paid for in advance after you have arrived. Some people
like to "play it by ear"
regarding the days they want to
go camping or how many days they want to stay on
9.) Check out time is
10:00 a.m.; but you do not need to leave The
You are welcome to relax around the premises until you go
to your flight. Why a late shower fee?
Because we have the second highest utility rates in the
Noon, and 6 p.m., and 8 pm. If you arrive between times,
relax make yourself at home; grab an empty bunk if you are in shared. We will
provide
sheets/etc., when we check you in.
10)
Because we are in the tropics you must eat and keep food only in the kitchen
area or take it out to the edge of The Blue Lagoon and enjoy your meal by the
edge of the water between the swaying palms. There are large plastic snap on lid
containers for food not needing refrigeration, each container has an
11.)If you rent
anything from us you are responsible for bringing it back in the same condition
or pay for its replacement or repair to pre-damaged condition. When it comes to
surfboards or bicycles this can be costly in the
several
hundreds of dollars.
You also assume all responsibility for your own
safety. You must wear protective clothing for activities
that commonly call for safety equipment...such as a helmet on a bicycle. We do
rent mountain bicycles, surfboards, windsurf boards, boogey boards,
fins/snorkel/masks for
much less than the activity
centers; for your enjoyment and budget considerations.
13.) Rowdy-ness, rude-ness,
drunken-ness, drugs or any disruptive behavior will result in appropriate action
on our part along the lines of canceling a reservation or even calling the
Police immediately. No illegal drugs of any kind are allowed in or on the
premises. On this island, drug paraphernalia, even cigarette papers, is a
mandatory 5 years in prison; and we won't
tolerate it
either. At The Kapa'a BeachHouse,
14.) If no one is here when you
get here make yourself at home until our return or please call us at 652-8162 or
63 or 64 phone is by the 2nd floor chalkboard. This will tell us that you are
there and we will come as soon as we can or at the next assigned check in time.
I believe the phone # across the street at the side walk to the right of Kojima
Storeis 823-9707.
15.) PLEASE do not hang anything to dry on any railings of
the
16.) PLEASE do not sit on any railing or the bathroom
sinks, which is dangerous on the one hand and damaging on the other.
We are a large building but a
small amount of accommodations so we do not have a huge amount of people staying
ever. We cater to families, students, all working people, etc., and all people
with serious interest in the ocean, rivers, nature, mountains, waterfalls,
canyons, rainbows,
sightseeing, hiking, fishing,
kayaking, canoeing, helicopters, relaxing, BBQ 's, swimming, Hawaiian Music,
dancing, and Hula.
We take
reservations and advertise only on the internet; with a check mailed to us for
your deposit on a confirmed reservation.
Renting a car for at least 2 days is recommended to see
each side of the island each of those 2 days. There are tours but a car will
give better
maximal coverage...it is awesome all the
areas you can reach by car and should not be missed. Rental car costs are less
than the mainland I
believe...we will enclose in this
email a list of car companies at end of this travel dialogue. There are budget
rental car places and we are trying
to locate them for
you.
Section 13: Over 100 things to do on
1.) Swim, surf, boogie board, body surf, and/or windsurf at
least 50 beaches.
2.) Take a cruise boat with live Hawaiian music to the Fern
Grotto.
3.) Snorkel the Blue Lagoon, Anini Beach, Ke'e Lagoon, and
a zillion other places.
4.) Scuba fantastic dive spots with lots of certified dive
companies.
5.) Light tackle sport fish rivers, lakes, and the
ocean.
6.) Explore countless waterfalls.
7.) Photograph flying rainbows.
8.) See
9.) See
10.) Go to Poipu.
11.) Hike and view
12.) Hike the Kalalau trail; 3 lengths: 1/2 mile, 2 miles,
11 miles to camping.
13.) Golf around nine 18 hole golf courses.
14.) Horseback ride to a waterfall.
15.) Cruise the awesome Na
16.) Learn to surf and windsurf, snorkel, dive, and boogie
board.
17.) Go on a micro-glider flight.
18.) Take a bike ride from the mountains to the ocean.
19.) Rent dirt bikes, mountain bikes, Harley Davidson
motorcycles.
20.) Go touring on all these bikes.
21.) Rent jeeps, exotic cars and tour the islands.
22.) Rent kayaks and canoes and zodiacs and explore 10
rivers.
23.) Cross the top of the island on the Power Line
Trail.
24. )Hike to waterfalls and swimming holes.
25.) See sea turtles, porpoises, and whales.
26.)
27.) Hike to and swim in the
28.) Boat around the
29.) Explore the wet and dry caves.
30.) Polo at Anini.
31.) See and heat the blow hole at the Spouting Horn.
32.) See the man made beautiful Kauai Lagoons at
33.) Visit our small boat harbors at Nawiliwili, Kikialoa,
Port Allen, Anini, Kapa'a, Hanalei.
34. ) Walk the Hanalei Pier to view the 20 foot surf (in
season) and the mountains and waterfalls and rainbows.
35.) Visit a Coffee
36.) Drive through miles of sugar cane fields.
37.) Learn to make Hawaiian Crafts.
38.)
39.) See the
40.)
41.) Smith's Tropical Paradise and Liau and
42.) Bird Watch at the 5, 200 ft high
600 inches of rain a year, when it is wet.
43.) Experience SNUBA.
44.) Go to a Butterfly Farm.
45.) Collect on the beach or dive for shells.
46.) Tour numerous
47.)
48.) Take the
49.)
50.) Mokihana Festival.
51.) Keahua Arboretum.
52.) Hawaiian Heiau's.
53.) Luau's and Hula Dances.
54.) Dancing to live Music.
55.) Loop Rd. Trail and rope swing pond.
56.) Take a natural jacuzzi at Hanakapiai.
57.) Marry your loved one.
58.) Kayak the Na Pali.
59.) Sunset at Polihale.
60.) Cassette
61.) Russian Fort.
62.) Carriage tours.
63.)
64.)
65.)
66.) Old Kapa'a
67.) Haena Beaches.
68.)
69.) Historic Churches and
70.) Roaming Farmers' Markets.
71.) Tropical Fruit and Juice and Vegetable
Stands.
72.) Get fresh fish right off the boat from the
Captains.
73.) Health Spa's.
74.) Tropical Soap Factory.
75.) Hike The Sleeping Giant's Nonou Trail. 2 sides.
76.) Menehune Fishpond and the Menehune Ditch.
77.)
78.)
79.) Time Share Presentations.
80.) Tide Pools.
81.) Set Fishing Nets.
82.) Hunt goat and pig and pheasant and deer.
83.) Kamalani Playground and the Lydgate Salt
Water Rock Kiddie and adult Pools.
84.) Walk to
85.) Hang out at O'B Beach
86.) Bar-B-Que with a Sunset.
87.) Wake to a technicolor sunrise over the Blue Lagoon
from the
88.) Try a shave ice.
89.) Eat Hawaiian food.
90.) Enjoy local food.
91.) Dine on delicious sea foods and fine wines.
92.) Take the kids to a Free Hula Show at the Coconut
93.) Camping and Hiking.
94.) Live theatre and jazz.
95.)
96.) Sing Karaoke.
97.) Hike to Moalepe Volcano.
98.) View the edge of the cauldron of the
Volcano right into the ocean.
99.)
100.)
101.) Tradewinds Hawaiian and Dance Music.
102.) Lumahai Nurses' Beach.
103.) Kapa'a Lookout.
104.) Kipu Kai Boat and Snorkel tours.
105.) Rob's Good Times Grille Live Dance
Music.
106.) There are now 4 day trips with ATV rides to
ZIP-Lines, swimming under waterfalls and
enjoying a nice lunch.
107.) More and more activities are coming online
on
Section 14: The following is general reading with car
rentals at the end.
The Taxi from the airport is about $27. Our cell phone is
652-8162 for us to pick you up. We have a 4 door pick up and can handle several
people and their stuff all for a total of only $20.
The bus is $1.50 for each side of the island…transfers in
Sometimes there are mountain bikes to rent from local
people. $10/day. If more are needed a short few minute walk has other bike
rentals but they are considerably more expensive. We rent these bikes as a
courtesy to our guests and because the
others can be so
expensive.
Section 15: PLACES TO GO ON
This is Kauai, where incredible natural beauty abounds from
the breathtaking heights of the verdant Kokee forests to the magnificent Na
Pali
coastline, from the ever-changing colors of
This
year is
Kauai is as close as one can come to the fantasy world of
"
mild climate, wide sand beaches,
and waterfall etched mountains. It is the oldest and most northerly of the
The first successful sugar
plantation was established here in 1835. Only on
Kauai stands out as the vacation
destination of choice, blending the enchantment of ancient
craft.
Sportfishing, scuba diving, and
snorkeling are all popular in the pristine waters off the incomparable coasts.
Horseback riding offers breathtaking vistas from the mountains to the beaches.
courses among the top seven in the State of
A few short miles from the County
Seat in Lihue and the main airport on auai, you will find the Wailua area that
boasts several shopping centers,
restaurants and the
Traveling farther
north, you will encompass the majesty of the Garden Island as you visit places
with familiar names such as Princeville; Hanalei,
home
of "South Pacific;" Lumaha'i, or "Nurses Beach;" Mt. Makana, known as "Bali
Hai;" Makua Beach, called "Tunnels;" and Ke'e, home of the hula and a major
location for the television mini-series "The ThornBirds."
The Poipu area is best-known for
sun, sand and surf.
The West
side is where you will find the
Come to
of her people.
BOTANIC GARDENS - abounding in natural vegetation,
species of
plant life.
CAPTAIN COOK'S
LANDING, WAIMEA BAY - the first place in which the intrepid British explorer set
foot in
FERN GROTTO - this
hauntingly beautiful cave, luxuriantly festooned with growing ferns, is reached
from the Wailua Marina.
GROVE
FARM HOMESTEAD - founded in 1864 by George Wilcox, the homestead is now a museum
complex which includes the old family plantation home, wash house, tea house,
guest cottage and other amenities. The homestead is typical of the old Hawaiian
plantation experience and tradition. It is just south of Lihue.
HANALEI VALLEY - another name for
Hanalei is Hanohano, meaning "glorious." You will want to stop at the vantage
point near the marker to gaze at this sweeping scene of majestic tranquility.
KALALAU LOOKOUT - once peacocks preened their plumage in
this tropic
into this Valley or just go the first 1/2 mile of one of
the world's most beautiful ocean side hikes with a swim in the Ke'e Lagoon when
you are
finished.
KAMOKILA HAWAIIAN VILLAGE - above the great bend of the
Wailua River, where war canoes of the King of Kauai, Kaumualii, once assembled,
lie the ruins of an old Hawaiian village.
KAUAI MUSEUM - the museum in Lihue presents a factual
history of the Garden Isle, using artifacts and photograph. Other historical and
art exhibits are also displayed.
KE'E
KILAUEA LIGHTHOUSE
& KILAUEA POINT NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE - a refuge for
nesting seabirds, the isolated promontory where the
lighthouse sits is open to visitors.
KOKEE STATE PARK - adjacent to Waimea Canyon this park has
picnic grounds, cabins and a wide variety of outdoor activities including
hunting, trout fishing and hiking. The NASA Kokee Tracking Station is located
nearby.
LUMAHAI BEACH - chosen
for Nurses' Beach in South Pacific, this lovely spot is undoubtedly the most
photographed beach on
MENEHUNE DITCH - only small portions remain of what was
once a great water course or aqueduct. Archeologists say it was built before
Hawaiians came possibly by the Menehune.
MENEHUNE FISH POND, NIUMALU - remarkable stone walls are
said to have been built in one night by the Menehune. The fish pond they enclose
is still in use.
OLD RUSSIAN
FORT (
ROYAL
BIRTHSTONES, WAILUA - women of Hawaiian nobility always tried to each these
sacred stones in time to give birth to insure the royal status of their
children.
SLEEPING GIANT - the
outline of a mountain ridge shows a striking resemblance to a reclining
giant.
SMITH'S TROPICAL
75-minute musical production in the lagoon theater.
SPOUTING HORN - when tide is
running high, waves pressured through lava tubes are forced through a hole in
coastal rocks to burst noisily into spectacular fountains of salt spray and
foam.
WAIMEA CANYON - this is more than
a view, it's an experience! You'll treasure in memory its grandeur and
jewel-tone colors, its awesome depth and breadth.
WAIOLI MISSION HOUSE - visitors are welcome to look through
this quaint home, built in 1834 and restored by descendants of the first
missionaries.
WET AND DRY CAVES
OF HAENA - these eerie caverns, one dry, the other two filled with limpid green
water, are where chiefs are said to have gathered in ancient times.
Section 16: Geographical Information
Because the "
run 60 to 64 degrees (15.6-17.8 C); while summer daytime
highs range from 84 to 87 degrees
(28.9-30.6 C) and
nighttime lows are typically 70 to 72 degrees (21.1-22.2 C). Spring and Fall
emperatures are only slightly different from the highs and lows noted above.
For beach goers, the water
temperature in the near-shore waters varies from summer highs of approximately
80 degrees (26.7 C), to a low of about 73 degrees (22.8 C) during the coolest
winter months. Like all of the islands,
With
sweatpants, because the temperatures will be 10-12 degrees
cooler than at sea level locations....especially in the winter months. Think
jackets/sweaters in the mountains or even at the beach in the winter.
Rainfall on Kauai varies both with
the seasons, and as a result of the trade winds, which produce differences in
weather between the northern and
eastern coasts
(windward side) verses southern and western coasts (leeward side).
Summer months tend to be mostly
sunny to partly cloudy on both coasts, while the winter months of November to
March bring an increase of clouds
and periodic rain
showers. Even during the wetter winter months, precipitation tends to come in
brief spells, and there are relatively few periods of prolonged rain.
Because of the northeast trade
winds, the protected southwest coast tends to receive much less rain than do
northern and eastern areas of the island.
Most of the heavy rain that does fall however, occurs in
the higher mountain elevations, above the resort areas. Another moderating
factor is
that the rains fall typically during the night
and early morning hours ...leaving much of the daylight hours available for
outdoor activities.
The nice
thing about
driving a few miles
to another part of the island. It is this wide variety of environments created
by the mix of ocean, mountains and moist trade
winds
that allow visitors to enjoy sun-drenched beaches, lush tropical valleys, water
falls, colorful canyons, cool highlands and frequent rainbows all delivered with
Kauai's warm spirit of Aloha.
There are about 55,000 residents on
Section 17: PRIVATE APARTMENTS
THESE HAVE BEEN DISCONTINUED…AND ARE NO LONGER IN SERVICE
DUE TO THE HIGH NEED OF HOUSING FOR LOCAL PEOPLE.
Section 18: Airlines
We are Closer Than you Think.
How
do you get to
Well... you can't get here in an Oldsmobile, but
Once you arrive in
explore.
A
i r l i n e s
American Airlines
Continental Airlines
Delta
Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines
Northwest Airlines
United
Airlines
INTER
1. Hawaiian Air
2. Go Airlines
Now what was the 800 number for
that airline again?
Keep reading for #'s.
How you can easily get between the
islands?
Hawaiian Airlines and
Now Hawaiian Airlines offers service to
the mainland
Pacific Wings
Air/ground combination tours. Charters
available.
offered in most major newspapers every week.
Section 19. Events Calendar for the Whole Year Here on
If you would like an Events Calendar for the month or
months you are visiting
Well this has been so much fun. We have other interests
besides sipping a Mai Tai and lounging on the hammock along side of The Blue
Lagoon,
for example, watching the fishing boats go to
and from the Lihi inlet dock; and the surfer carving lines in the wave tubes out
in back, or the skin divers harvesting delicious sea food right in our back
yard.
After you read the mucho info below feel welcome to ask any
questions more you might have for us.
Mahalo nui loa,
Jay at The (Kapa'a)
Click our web page www.KauaiBeachHouse.net
1-808-822-3424
The Kapa'a Kauai BeachHouse is right on
P.S.
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ONGOING ALL YEAR ROUND EVENTS ARE LISTED AT END OF THE
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Events Calendar -
Early November through Early May
The
May First
KAUAI MUSEUM LEI DAY
CELEBRATION
May Day is Lei Day at the
Early May
This annual evening spring concert is always a delight.
Early May
IT'S A FAMILY AFFAIR AT E KANIKAPILA KAKOU
The Garden Island Arts Council brings its exciting annual
celebration of E Kanikapila Kakou to a close with a highly-acclaimed program of
learning Hawaiian songs from composers of Hawaiian music. Held at the
Early May
STEINLAGER
Long and short course canoe paddling race. Long course
(approx. 34 miles) Wailua Beach - Hanapepe Salt Pond and short course (approx.
12 miles) Poipu (Sheraton Beach) to Salt Pond both begin in the morning. For
more information call (808) 876-5503.
Early May
MOTHER'S DAY ORCHID
SOCIETY SHOW
A beautiful annual show with hundreds of
orchids on display and for sale. Friday afternoon and evening, Saturday all day
at the Kukui Grove Shopping Center, Lihue. For more information call Lea Ingram
(808) 823-6921.
Mid May
PRINCE ALBERT MUSIC
FESTIVAL
Annual music festival held in Princeville on
Kauai's spectacular North Shore features the finest in classical and Hawaiian
music and dance, children's hula, choral groups, antique quilt display,
artisans, art show, lei contest, silent auction. Most events are held at the
Church of the Pacific, Princeville Resort. Admission fee.
Mid May
VISITOR INDUSTRY CHARITY
WALK
The Hawaii Hotel Association (HHA) annual Visitor
Industry Charity Walk is
Late May
KAUAI MUSIC FESTIVAL
A four-day celebration of the art of song writing, offering
seminar style instruction for small groups of songwriters, lectures, panel
discussions, song writing contest, demo recordings, festival marketplace and two
major concerts.
Late May
KAUAI POLYNESIAN
FESTIVAL
The beauty of
Late May
BANANA POKA ROUNDUP
The
Events Calendar -
Weekdays, June through August
KAUAI CHILDREN'S
For children ages 5 through 10. Camp days follow daily
schedules packed with fun; the museum exhibits are also available. Daily rates
and partial rates are available. For more information call (808) 823-8222.
June Through August
OBON FESTIVAL DANCES
Celebrated in
Buddhist Temples throughout the islands, the Obon tradition was brought to
Hawaii by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as
well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of
dance, music and merrymaking. Special services usually start at 7:00 p.m.
followed by a festival with bon (folk) dance at 8:00 p.m. Held at different
temples on different dates. Check newspapers for schedule.
June through September
WONDER WALKS Dates: June through September (see below) June
5, 12, 19, 26 July 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31 August 6, 7, 13, 14, 20,
21, 27, 28 September 4, 11 Place: Kokee Natural History Museum, Kokee State Park
Guided hikes led by the Museum's trained volunteer interpreters. All except 3
hikes start at 12:15 pm and return by 4:00 pm. The 3 exceptions are July 10,
July 31 &
August 28 hikes which leave at 8:00 am and return around
2:00 pm. Call: (808) 335-9975 to register or
First Sunday in June
TASTE OF
The largest, oldest, and best food and beverage tasting
event in
Mid June
KING KAMEHAMEHA CELEBRATION FLORAL PARADE AND HOOLAULEA
Marching units, decorated vehicles and glamorous
Late June
NA HULA O KAOHIKUKAPULANI EXHIBITION
Na Hula O Kaohikukapulani presents an evening of chants,
music and hula. Little keiki (children) from ages 4 years to Kapuna
(grandmothers) dance in an evening of Hawaiian and Polynesian entertainment and
arts and crafts. Fee for admission at the door. For more information call (808)
335-6466.
Events Calendar -
Weekdays, June through August
KAUAI CHILDREN'S
For children ages 5 through 10. Camp days follow daily
schedules packed with fun; the museum exhibits are also available. Daily rates
and partial rates are available. For more information call (808) 823-8222.
June Through August
OBON FESTIVAL DANCES
Celebrated in Buddhist Temples throughout the islands, the
Obon tradition was brought to Hawaii by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a
social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor
ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merrymaking. Special services
usually start at 7:00 p.m. followed by a festival with bon (folk) dance at 8:00
p.m. Held at different temples on different dates. Check newspapers for
schedule.
June through September
WONDER WALKS Dates: June through September (see below)
Place: Kokee Natural History Museum, Kokee State Park Guided hikes led by the
Museum's trained volunteer interpreters. All except 3 hikes start at 12:15 pm
and return by 4:00 pm. The 3 exceptions are July 10, July 31 & August 28
hikes which leave at 8:00 am and return around 2:00 pm. Call: (808) 335-9975 to
register or
Early
Every July Fourth
"CONCERT IN THE SKY"
This annual
fundraiser for Kauai Hospice offers the largest aerial fireworks show on
Mid
Parade
through
Last Week of July Every Year
KOLOA
A full week of special events and festivities. Including
entertainment, sporting events, craft fair, block party, rodeo, Hawaiian games,
a parade, historic walks & videos, and a full day celebration. For more
information call (808) 822-0734.
Late July
HAWAIIAN SAILING CANOE ASSOCIATION RACE
The Hawaiian sailing canoe association will be holds its
longest race of the season. Fifteen Hawaiian sailing canoes race from Haleiwa,
Oahu to Nawiliwili,
Events Calendar -
Weekdays, June through August
KAUAI CHILDREN'S
For children ages 5 through 10. Camp days follow daily
schedules packed with fun; the museum exhibits are also available. Daily rates
and partial rates are available. For more information call (808) 823-8222.
June Through August
OBON FESTIVAL DANCES
Celebrated in
Buddhist Temples throughout the islands, the Obon tradition was brought to
Hawaii by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as
well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of
dance, music and merrymaking. Special services usually start at 7:00 p.m.
followed by a festival with bon (folk) dance at 8:00 p.m. Held at different
temples on different dates. Check newspapers for schedule.
June through September
Early to Mid August
Don't miss one of
Early August
HEIVA I KAUAI
The annual Heiva I
Kauai Iorana Tahiti in Lihue is an International Tahitian dance competition,
taking place over several days, with solo and group performances, plus
traditional and contemporary drumming categories. The Heiva begins with a
Blessing, Opening Ceremony and Tamaraa honoring visiting dignitaries and the
participating competitors. The program includes the Mr./Miss Heiva I
Early August through September
TROUT FISHING SEASON
Fish in the
streams and reservoirs of
Late August
KAUAI ALL GIRLS RODEO
Events
include goat tying, dally team roping, breakaway, steer undecorating, barrel
racing, and pole bending at CJM Stable in Poipu. Free admission. For more
information call (808) 639-6695.
Late Summer
ALOHA FESTIVALS
Aloha Festivals is
Late August
GARDEN
An orchid show
of hundreds of varieties. Orchids are on display and for sale along with
lectures and demonstrations of general orchid culture. Held at the
Events Calendar -
June through September
WONDER WALKS Dates: June through September (see below) June
5, 12, 19, 26 July 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31 August 6, 7, 13, 14, 20,
21, 27, 28 September 4, 11 Place: Kokee Natural History Museum, Kokee State Park
Guided hikes led by the Museum's trained volunteer interpreters. All except 3
hikes start at 12:15 pm and return by 4:00 pm. The 3 exceptions are July 10,
July 31 & August 28 hikes which leave at 8:00 am and return around 2:00 pm.
Call: (808) 335-9975 to register or
Early August through September
TROUT FISHING SEASON
Fish in the
streams and reservoirs of
Late Summer
ALOHA FESTIVALS
Aloha Festivals is
Mid September to Late October
ART KAUAI
The
Late September
An annual
celebration of Hawaiian culture and arts featuring events across the island,
including two days of hula competition. For more information call (808)
246-2111.
Late September
MATSURI
A full day of music and
dance performances, exhibitions and demonstrations celebrating the Japanese
culture. Participate in mochi pounding, oshibana, tea ceremony, and kimono
dressing. Live performances, bon dance, games, crafts and food. Kauai Memorial
Convention Hall, all day. For more information call (808) 332-7466.
Events Calendar -
Mid September to Late October
ART KAUAI
The
First Weekend in October
COCONUT FESTIVAL
This annual event
highlights the cultural, social and historical importance of the coconut. Unique
coconut foods, crafts, games and contests will be featured. Kapaa Beach Park,
East Side, all day. For more information call (808) 651-3273.
Early October
EO E EMALANI I ALAKAI FESTIVAL (QUEEN EMMA FESTIVAL)
The Emalani Festival commemorates Queen Emma's historic
1871 trek up Waimea Canyon and into the Alakai Swamp. Enjoy the royal
procession, authentic hula, traditional Hawaiian music, crafts and exhibits.
Mid October
KAUAI POWWOW
Over 200 Native
Americans from across
Mid October
HAWAIIANA FESTIVAL
The annual
Hawaiiana Festival at the Hyatt Regency, Kauai, features a talk-story tour of
unique flora and fauna and a day of demonstrations portraying some of the
Hawaiian culture's unique arts and crafts. The event also features a
series of performances by Da Brudda's, a protocol ceremony to the Aloha Week
Court, multiple demonstrations, talk-story sessions, teaching of unique Hawaiian
arts and crafts, as well as a Hawaiian buffet lunch. Multiple
entertainment and educational sessions are also offered. Admission is
FREE. For more information call Stella Burgess, 808-240-6369.
Late October
This
annual event specializes in
Late October
HANAPEPE SPOOK NIGHT
The
Events Calendar -
Late November
PGA GRAND SLAM OF GOLF
The most
exclusive event in golf. Only the winners of the year's four major golf
championships qualify. The Grand Slam returns to beautiful
Late November
HYATT HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR
Handmade
arts and crafts are displayed by over 60 island crafters including Niihau Shell
leis, Koa wood jewelry, lauhala woven picture frames and much more. Presented
annually at the Hyatt Regency
Late November
HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR FESTIVAL "KAUAI STYLE"
The Kauai Slack Key Guitar Festival is held every year at
the
Events Calendar -
Early December
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AND PARADE
The
annual lighting of the
First weekend of December every year
Annual fair presents
local craftspeople selling handmade goods. For more information call (808)
245-6931.
First Friday and Saturday of December
CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR AND WREATH EXHIBIT
This two-day event is held every year on the first Friday
and Saturday of December. The Parade of Lights, with floats and entertainment,
and the lighting of the trees on the lawn of the historic
Mid December
CHRISTMAS FANTASY FAIRE
Browse
through a fabulous array of gifts by
Late December
AUDUBON HAWAIIAN BIRD IDENTIFICATION MEETING
Koke‘e Museum trains volunteers for its annual bird count.
No experience necessary. Great opportunity to see
Late December
WAIMEA LIGHTED
Late December
AUDUBON CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT
Annual
Audubon Christmas bird count at Koke‘e Museum, early morning. For more
information call (808) 335-9975.
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ONGOING ALL YEAR ROUND EVENTS....SCROLL DOWN
Monday through Saturday (ongoing)
GAY & ROBINSON TOUR
Discover
how sugarcane is grown and processed on the only tour of a working plantation in
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday (ongoing)
KAPAA HISTORY TOUR
Interpretive
guides from the Kauai Historical Society give 90-minute walking tours on the
history and architecture of
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday (ongoing)
OLD WAIMEA SUGAR
Tour Waimea Plantation Cottages and the neighboring Waimea
Sugar Co. "camp" houses dating from the turn of the century. For more
information call (808) 335-2824.
Friday and Sunday (ongoing)
SLACK
KEY GUITAR - MUSIC OF
Delightful concerts of
Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele with songs and stories inspired by the
beauty of
Monday through Friday (ongoing)
SUGAR
Two-hour field and factory tour twice daily, morning and
afternoon. Admission charge.
Monday (ongoing)
HISTORIC WAIMEA
WALKING TOUR
Tour historic Waimea, the place Captain
Cook first landed in
Sunday (ongoing)
POLO
Polo at Anini Polo Grounds every Sunday afternoon. For more
information call Greg Smith at (808) 823-8888.
Friday Nights (ongoing)
HANAPEPE
ART NIGHT
Participating galleries take turns hosting
weekly original performances or demonstrations with a theme. Every Friday night
is unique. All the galleries are lit up and decked out, giving the town a
special, festive atmosphere. Enjoy a stroll down the streets of quaint, historic
Every day (ongoing)
COCONUT
MARKETPLACE ENTERTAINMENT
Free entertainment every day
at 5:00 p.m. The shows vary and often include hula. For more information call
(808) 822-3641.
Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (ongoing)
KAUAI MUSEUM TOUR
Docents provide
interpretation of Kauai and Niihau culture as they lead tours through the
museum's galleries. For more information call (808) 245-6931.
All Month (ongoing)
A nonprofit
organization dedicated to establishing and perpetuating a permanent science,
art, and cultural exploratory museum. A hands on, touch, see, feel, and learn,
museum of experience for the children and adults of
Every Friday (ongoing)
ALOHA
FRIDAYS
Free lei-making workshops are held every Friday
at the
Monthly on the Closest Saturday to the New Moon (ongoing)
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American Airlines
<http://www.aa.com> Offering direct flights from Los Angeles to
Lihue, Kauai...
Hawaiian Airlines
<http://www.hawaiianair.com> The wings of the islands...offering
inter-island flights and flights from the mainland U.S...
United Airlines
<http://www.united.com>
Offering direct flights from Los Angeles & San Francisco, California
to Lihue,
Kauai... These other airlijnes fly direct to Kauai...Alaska Air,
USAirways, Delta
Botanical Gardens
National Tropical Botanical Gardens
<http://ntbg.org/tours.html>
Tours of NTBG's four gardens in Hawai`i and its garden in Florida are
offered as part of our public education program. We invite you to delight in
each garden's unique character and hope that you will find visits to these
gardens enjoyable and informative.
Na Aina Kai
<http://www.naainakai.com>
Countless magical moments await you at Na ‘Aina Kai. Come experience the
many moods of this botanical paradise tucked on the north shore of Kauai,
Hawai'i's exquisite Garden Isle. Here, natural treasures awaken your senses. And
tropical wonders never cease.
Car Rental
Alamo Car Rental
<http://www.alamo.com>
Avis
<http://www.avis.com/avisweb/home/avishome>
Budget Car Rental
<https://rent.drivebudget.com/home.jsp>
Dollar Rent-A-Car
<http://www.dollar.com/>
Hertz
<http://www.hertz.com/servlet/LoginServlet?defPos=us>
Entertainment The Kukui Grove Movie Theatre
<http://www.kukuigrovecinema.com/> This week's show
times... This week's show times...
Golf Kauai Golf
<http://www.worldgolf.com/courses/unitedstates/hawaii/kauai.html>
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Directory of Kauai's Golf Courses
Kauai Golf Directory
<http://www.kauai-hawaii.com/directory/display-category.php?80> -
Directory of Kauai's Golf Courses
Kauai Lagoons Golf Course
<http://www.kauailagoonsgolf.com/>
Kauai Lagoons Golf Club on the majestic Garden Island of Kauai is home to
two award winning Jack Nicklaus designed golf courses. The dramatic Kiele Course
(key-ay-lay) weaves along imposing ocean cliffs, lush valleys, and among 40
acres of fresh water lagoons. Its companion, the Mokihana Course
(mow-key-ha-nah) is a Scottish style links course that features open fairways
and well-guarded, small undulating greens. The resort's courses, practice
facilities, first class accommodations, food and beverage facilities, and Golf
Pro Shop, add up to a golf resort experience that's second to none!
The Puakea Golf Course
<http://www.puakeagolf.com/view.asp?id=77&page=892>
Imagine yourself walking up to the first tee with a view of the Pacific
Ocean behind you and Mount Haupu towering over you. This isn't a dream.... this
is Puakea Golf Course. Robin Nelson, Hawaii’s most prolific golf course
architect, designed the course to play around deep ravines and streams fed by
fresh mountain rain water. With the inspirational terrain and calming mountain
range backdrop, you'll find Puakea Golf Course to play differently under a
variety of weather conditions of wind and water. Nelson’s masterful architecture
clearly conveys the routes one should take to achieve textbook pars. He hints
enticingly at ways to achieve challenging birdies, but that gamble can quickly
turn into bogey or worse. Health & Rejuvenation
Nothing has greater value than your personal health. There
many Naturopathic Physicians, Chiropractors, massage thereapist and many many
other Alternative health practitioners.
There are many Helicopter/Airplane Tours
Kauai Group - Sierra Club Home Page
<http://www.hi.sierraclub.org/kauai/kauai.html> The Kauai Group of the Hawaii Chapter of Sierra Club is
privileged to "Explore, Enjoy, and Protect" the splendor of the most natural of
Hawaii's major islands. Kauai has more miles of hiking trails and beaches than
any of the other islands. We make the most of it with a wide range of outings
that alternately charm and challenge the adventurer.
The main attractions of Koke'e State Park trails are the
native vegetation, native forest birds and the scenic cliffside views. Koke'e Trail
Maps & Info.pdf <TrailsOfKokee.pdf>
Princeville Ranch Adventures offers exclusive ziplining,
kayaking and hiking tours on 2,500 acres of private lands on the North Shore of
Kauai. These guided tours take you away from crowds to pristine areas that are
otherwise inaccessible to the public. Our guides are entertaining and well
educated on Hawaii’s history, flora and fauna. The groups are kept small for
everyone’s enjoyment...
State Parks/Camping Permits
<http://www.hawaii.gov/dlnr/dsp/fees.html>
Horseback Riding Whether you are an experienced horse
person or novice, get ready for outdoor fun with Kauai's most personalized horse
activities. Saddle up for a ride across Princeville's Working Cattle Ranch and
enjoy beautiful panoramic views of the Hanalei Mountains and Pacific Ocean.
Experience an 80 foot waterfall, private pasture land and gorgeous ocean
views...
An Adventure You'll Remember! Located on Kauai’s northern
most point, is the historic Plantation town of Kilauea and the Kilauea Point
Lighthouse and Wildlife Refuge . Just minutes from there is Silver Falls Ranch.
Nestled mauka and just north of Kilauea’s interior is Kamo’okoa Ridge, a lush
and unique area. A location blessed abundantly by nature with natural waterways
and rare tropical botanicals offering some of Kauai’s most beautiful scenery...
Kayaking & River Tours Come Explore the jungles of the
most beautiful spots on earth and discover the beauty of Kauai down its lazy
rivers on our kayaking adventure! Witness spectacular waterfalls and lush
tropical vegetation on your amazing journey...
Kayak Kauai: Our Hawaiian family invites you to come share a day kayaking with us in one of the most beautiful places on earth, Hanalei, Kauai. Glide quietly up Hanalei River and feel the peacefulness of old Hawaii aboard a Kauai kayak. Snorkel the abundant tropical reefs of Hanalei Bay. Relax and eat lunch on a secluded beach.
Hawaii's Adventure Company... Welcome to the Garden Island!
You have discovered the ultimate site for Hawaiian kayak exploration and water
sport adventure. is the right choice at the right location for an adventure
outfitter specializing in premium kayak tours. Explore Hawaii's only navigable
stream on one of our fully equipped, stable, comfortable and quality single or
double kayaks. No previous experience is necessary. There is usually little or
no current occurring. Paddling upstream can actually be easier than downstream
as you are assisted by a gentle tradewind blowing mauka, (inland) towards the
mountains...
Paddle Jungle Stream & Waterfalls of the Wailua River,
a beautiful historic river, deep into the heart of the island. We'll kayak the
calm-water jungle stream, and take a hike through the rainforest to a 100 ft
waterfall for a great picnic lunch. Join us & enjoy the native and exotic
botanical wonders, swimming, hiking, and paddling; a Hawaiian deep jungle
fantasy! Or try the Na Pali Coast kayak tour...this is a 15-mile downwind tour
by kayak of one of the planet's most beautiful, remote shore-lines. Paddle at
the base of sheer 3000' sea cliffs, through deep sea caves and waterfalls
plunging hundreds of feet into the ocean. Surf your kayak up on the beach in the
late after-noon to wrap up your un-forgettable Kauai adventure!
Ocean & Fishing Tours.
Have a Hawaii adventure with Capt. Andy on a sailing or
rafting tour along the incredible Na Pali coast of Kauai. We take great pride in
offering quality and personal service in all our adventures...
The highlight of any vacation has to be a Kauai Napali
Coast sailing tour. Sailing down the Na Pali with Dolphins surfing at the bow of
your catamaran, is the ultimate in ecotourism and adventure travel...
Aloha from Kauai, charters offer snorkeling tours,
sightseeing tours, and whale watching tours to Na Pali and the Forbidden island
of Niihau.
Explore the majestic Na Pali Coast - The adventure of a
lifetime is a charter boat tour to Kauai's Na Pali Coast where you will enjoy
sailing or rafting, snorkeling, whale watching, sunset cruises, with an emphasis
on ecotourism, respect for the environment, and pure unadulterated fun
in what is perhaps nature's most magnificent playground...the Napali Coast...
Shopping:
Hilo Hattie
<http://www.hilohattie.com/index.cfm> The store of Hawaii...
Goldsmiths Kauai
<http://www.goldsmiths-kauai.com/>
Goldsmiths Kauai is owned by a team of talented jewelry designers who
have created award-winning designs for over 25 years. Their creations have
included sapphires, emeralds, rubies, diamonds, and many other stones.
Sightseeing Tours to film sites of Hollywood's legendary masterpieces. All three
Jurassic Parks, South Pacific, Blue Hawaii, Gilligan's Island, Six Days, Seven
Nights, Fantasy Island, Raiders of the Lost Ark and many others, filmed on the
stunning island of Kauai. Watch the scenes while at the locations where they
were filmed. Learn fascinating inside details of the stars and what they did
when they were here. Visit beaches like no other on Earth. Learn Hawaiian myths
and legends, language, flora and fauna. Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch on a
beautiful beach.
Sing show tunesEnjoy a day filled with the beauty, legends
and saga of Kauai, the "Garden Island!" You'll enjoy unmatched comfort and
superb views from our spacious, deluxe "big window" Premier Mini coaches. These
highly personalized scenic tours are fully narrated by specially trained
driver/guides and features many stops to allow you to get the most from your
day. Join us for an experience you'll long remember!
Smith's Fern Grotto Tour
<http://www.smithskauai.com/cruise.html>
The excellent acoustics of the Fern Grotto provides a perfect backdrop
for Smith's Boats talented Hawaiian singers and musicians. The seranade is just
one of the highlights of a cruise up the Wailua River aboard one of Smith's
Boats river boats.
Snorkeling/Scuba Diving
Get ready for a dive experience unlike any other. With
Bubbles Below, you will be treated to a truly exceptional, memorable and
educational tour of our undersea world. We are unique because our perspective is
quite a bit different from most other dive companies. We treat our customers to
a marine-ecology oriented, information-rich experience. It is our hope that
those that dive with us come to appreciate the fragile beauty and splendor of
our unique island home, and will then spread that knowledge and awareness to
others when they return to their daily lives... Divers visiting Kauai will
discover a host of excellent dive sites along the shoreline as well as from our
custom built dive boats in offshore waters. Kauai offers an interesting
topography of lava ridges, pinnacles,archways, caves and caverns formed by
molten lava meeting the sea. Wave action and erosion over the centuries formed
coral reefs and miles of sand beaches. The warm tropical waters are teaming with
marine life around the beautiful coral reefs in an array of pastel colors... The
lush, green island of Kauai makes an enchanting backdrop to our more than 20
dive sites teeming with life. The waters of Kauai are blessed with rich marine
life, sea mammals and unusual ledges, arches, pinnacles and caverns.
Scuba Diving welcomes you to the Garden Island.
Wedding Photographers & Imagine your dream Kauai
wedding or vow renewal set amidst the back ground of the blue waters of the
Pacific Ocean, or the lush emerald-green mountains with magnificent waterfalls
and a rainbow of colors in the background. The whole island is at your feetfrom
sunsets to afternoon
ACTIVITIES ABOUND Rainbow Bay - Princeville Private yoga classes for
beginners to advanced
Golfing
Walking, jogging trails just steps from Rainbow Bay – natural pool on a
lava bench, great for snorkeling Anini Beach– a short hike
from Rainbow Bay; great for snorkeling
Hanalei Bay– a great beach, all water sports, especially surfing
Tunnel’s Beach– great snorkeling and so is Ke’e Beach
Kalalau Trail world famous for majestic views Horseback
riding
Sailing
Surfing
Wind-surfing
Wailua Riverside – Royal Coconut Coast Wailua River wake boarding, water skiing, fresh
water swimming
Ancient Hawaiian Royalty Heiau, birthing site Wailua
Beach– great for wind surfing and body boarding
Opaekaa Falls– view, hike
Ancient Hawaiian Villages Lidgate Park – swimming, snorkeling, picnics
Keahua Arboretum
<http://www.hawaiiweb.com/kauai/html/sites/keahua_arboretum.html> – great for picnics, trees with colored trunks Off roading – 4
wheel drive, leading to the “Blue Hole” and string of waterfalls
Miles of Hiking Trails Shopping, Restaurants, Theatre,
Grocery Stores
ALOHA AND MAHALO FOR CONSIDERING THE
KAUAI BEACHHOUSE AS YOUR ACCOMMODATION STAY ON
MAHALO NUI LOA,
JAY 808-822-3424
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