Table of Contents
About this Book 8
Introduction 10
How It Began 10
The First Settlers 12
Outside World Discovers Hawai'i 14
Kamehakameha the Great 14
Modern Hawai'i 15
Ni'ihau 17
The Basics 20
Getting Here 20
What to Bring 21
Getting Around 21
Getting Married on Kaua'i 25
Weather 26
Where Should I Stay? 29
Geography 30
Hazards 30
Traveling With Children (Keiki) 36
The People 38
Some Terms 38
Hawaiian Time 39
The Hawaiian Language 39
Books 42
Music 42
The Hula 43
Farmers Markets 44
A Note on Personal Responsibility 44
A Note About Access 45
Miscellaneous Information 45
Volunteering on Vacation 46
Smartphone Apps 47
A Word About Covid-19 47
North Shore Sights 48
Anahola 49
Kiiauea 52
Kalihiwai 54
Princeville 55
Hanalei 55
Ha'ena 56
North Shore Best Bets 60
Eaast Shore Sights 61
Wailua/Kapa'a 64
Lihu'e 72
East Shore Best Bets 76
South Shore Sights 77
Koloa 80
Po'ipu 80
Kalaheo 84
South Shore Best Bets 86
West Shore Sights 87
Hanapepe 87
Waimea 91
Kekaha 92
Polihale 93
Waimea Canyon & Koke'e 94
West Shore Best Bets 97
Beaches 98
Beach Safety 98
A Word About Shells 101
North Shore Beaches 101
East Shore Beaches 113
South Shore Beaches 117
West Shore Beaches 122
Activities 126
Air Tours 127
ATVs 135
Biking 136
Boat Tours 138
Boogie Boarding 145
Camping 146
Fishing 147
Golfing 148
Hiking 150
Horseback Riding 171
Jet Skiing 172
Kayaking 172
Land Tours 177
River Trips 179
SCUBA 180
Shopping 187
Skydiving 188
Snorkeling 189
SNUBA 191
Spas 191
Sport Shooting 192
Surfing 192
Tubing 195
Waterskiing 195
Whale Watching 195
Windsurfing / Kitesurfing 196
Zipline 197
Adventures 199
Na Pali Kayak Trip 199
The Kalalau Trail 203
4WD Miloli'i Ridge Road 205
Makaleha Hike 206
Honopu Ridge to a Drop-dead View 207
Rappel Off a 60-Foot Waterfall 209
Visit the Summit of Wai'ale'ale 209
Secret Tunnel to the North Shore 213
Hike to the Blue Hole 217
Island Dining 220
Island Dining Index 220
Island Fish & Seafood 222
Lu'au Foods 223
Other Island Foods 223
North Shore Dining 224
East Shore Dining 232
South Shore Dining 251
West Shore Dining 258
Island Nightlife 261
Lu'au & Dinner Shows 262
Lunch & Dinner Cruises 264
Dinner on a Beach 264
About the Author 265
Index 266
