The Ultimate Kauai Guidebook: Kauai Revealed

by Andrew Doughty, Leona Boyd (Photographer)

Overview

The finest guidebook ever written for Kaua‘i. Now you can plan your best vacation—ever. This all new 13th edition is a candid, humorous guide to everything there is to see and do on the island. Best-selling author and longtime Hawai‘i resident, Andrew Doughty, unlocks the secrets of an island so lush and diverse that many visitors never realize all that it has to offer. Explore with him as he reveals breathtaking trails, secluded beaches, pristine reefs, delicious places to dine, relaxing resorts, exciting waterfalls, colorful canyons and so much more. Every restaurant, activity provider, business and resort is reviewed personally and anonymously. This book and a rental car are all you need to discover what makes Kaua‘i so exciting.

• The most accurate up-to-date information available anyplace with up-to-the-minute changes posted to our website and smartphone app. The app is an optional separate purchase and includes features not possible in a book, but it provides free access to over 70 resort reviews with our detailed aerial photos—so you’ll know if oceanfront really means oceanfront—and you can filter them fast for the features and amenities you’re looking for. Resort reviews are also available for free on our website.
• Frank, brutally honest reviews of restaurants, hotels and activities show you which companies really are the best…and which to avoid—no advertisements
• Driving tours let you structure your trip your way, point out sights not to be missed along the way and are complemented by over 115 spectacular color photographs
• 15 specially created maps in an easy-to-follow format with mile markers so you’ll always know where you are on the island
• Clear, concise directions to those hard-to-find places, such as deserted beaches, tropical jungles, hidden waterfalls, rugged scenic coastlines, water-filled lava pools and scores of other hidden gems listed nowhere else
• Exclusive chapter on Kaua‘i’s beaches with detailed descriptions, including ocean safety
• Unique Adventures chapter and over 70 pages of exciting activities from ATVs to ziplines
• All new and expanded Island Dining chapter with over 160 places to eat
• Fascinating sections on Hawai‘i’s history, culture, language and legends

"The Ultimate Kauai Guidebook" covers it all—from the mile-high summit of Mt. Wai‘ale‘ale, to the sparkling underwater reefs. This is the best investment you can make for your Kaua‘i visit. Whether you are a first time visitor or a longtime kama‘aina, you will find out more about Kaua‘i from this book than from any other source. Discover the island of your dreams with "The Ultimate Kauai Guidebook."

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781949678178
Publisher:	Wizard Publications, Inc.
Publication date:	09/20/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	200
Sales rank:	125,135
File size:	83 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.

About the Author

Andrew Doughty has been exploring and writing about the Hawaiian Islands for three decades and is the best-selling guidebook writer in the United States, with millions of books in print. Andrew reviews every business anonymously and has hiked and GPSed every trail, secluded beach and special place described in his books. When he's not on the ground, you'll find him in the air in his airplane designed specifically for aerial photography.

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

Preface

The Ultimate Kauai Guidebook 10th Edition

Editorial Reviews

"...a must for any serious visitor." The New York Times

"Best guide to Kauai...Ultimate Kauai Guidebook." National Geographic Adventure

"...a terrifically useful handbook." Travel + Leisure

"Author, Andrew Doughty, covers Kauai thoroughly." Los Angeles Times

"Best Guidebook...You can trust it...Actually lives up to its title." Islands Magazine

"The Ultimate Kauai Guidebook is terrific—It's like having a savvy local resident with you." Dave Barry, nationally syndicated columnist & humorist

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