Guidebook for Hanalei
Food Scene
Enjoy lazy afternoon cocktails, pupus and the freshest fish and sushi on Kauai on the banks of the idyllic Hanalei River. Spend some time sampling the creative genius of a master sushi chef at The Dolphin’s world class sushi lounge or plan on a dinner that might include a fresh charbroiled catch-of-the-day, sautéed Calamari, Scallops, Broiled Shrimp, Crab Legs, Lobster or choose from chicken dishes or the finest cuts of Filet Mignon and New York steak
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The Dolphin Restaurant
5-5016 Kuhio HighwayEnjoy lazy afternoon cocktails, pupus and the freshest fish and sushi on Kauai on the banks of the idyllic Hanalei River. Spend some time sampling the creative genius of a master sushi chef at The Dolphin’s world class sushi lounge or plan on a dinner that might include a fresh charbroiled catch-of-the-day, sautéed Calamari, Scallops, Broiled Shrimp, Crab Legs, Lobster or choose from chicken dishes or the finest cuts of Filet Mignon and New York steak
Easygoing eatery and bar with Hawaiian-inspired cafe fare and frequent live music, plus a gourmet deli.
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The Hanalei Gourmet
5-5161 Kuhio HwyEasygoing eatery and bar with Hawaiian-inspired cafe fare and frequent live music, plus a gourmet deli.
Ama is known for there amazing ramen bowls and perfect location for a very delicious dinner with fresh food and very friendly staff. All of the seating is outside under a glass canopy. All the tables and the bar rail at the back look out towards the mountains, with views of high ribbon waterfalls. There are even a couple tables out on the lawn with a fire pit.
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AMA Restaurant
5-5161 Kuhio HwyAma is known for there amazing ramen bowls and perfect location for a very delicious dinner with fresh food and very friendly staff. All of the seating is outside under a glass canopy. All the tables and the bar rail at the back look out towards the mountains, with views of high ribbon waterfalls. There are even a couple tables out on the lawn with a fire pit.
Bar Acuda is Kaua‘i’s coolest place to relax with friends, share tapas and sip some wine. Chef & owner Jim Moffat’s culinary sensibility originates from the people and food he experienced during years of travel to the Mediterranean regions of Europe – including Southern France, Italy, Spain and Portugal – as well as twenty-five years of honing his craft at his award winning San Francisco restaurants.
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Bar Acuda
5-5161 Kuhio HwyBar Acuda is Kaua‘i’s coolest place to relax with friends, share tapas and sip some wine. Chef & owner Jim Moffat’s culinary sensibility originates from the people and food he experienced during years of travel to the Mediterranean regions of Europe – including Southern France, Italy, Spain and Portugal – as well as twenty-five years of honing his craft at his award winning San Francisco restaurants.
Drinks & Nightlife
Tahiti Nui has some of the most authentic and famous drinks on the island. Stop by and talk story with the locals while listening to Hawaiian live music nightly
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Tahiti Nui Restaurant
5122 Kuhio HwyTahiti Nui has some of the most authentic and famous drinks on the island. Stop by and talk story with the locals while listening to Hawaiian live music nightly
Happy talk is situated with an amazing view of the sunset over Hanalei Bay. Some nights they offer live music, there is a nice big bar as well. Happy Hour Food and drinks with entertainment nightly, makes this a special place to spend your time enjoying the ambience of what Hawaii has to offer.
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Happy Talk Lounge Restaurant & Bar
5380 Honoiki RdHappy talk is situated with an amazing view of the sunset over Hanalei Bay. Some nights they offer live music, there is a nice big bar as well. Happy Hour Food and drinks with entertainment nightly, makes this a special place to spend your time enjoying the ambience of what Hawaii has to offer.
Very inviting atmosphere with a laid back tiki bar at the Princeville shopping center. Their 'exotic' cocktails are crafted with fresh squeezed juices resulting in delicious and classic drinks.
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Tiki Iniki
5-4280 Kuhio HwyVery inviting atmosphere with a laid back tiki bar at the Princeville shopping center. Their 'exotic' cocktails are crafted with fresh squeezed juices resulting in delicious and classic drinks.
Sightseeing
Hanalei Pier is located at the mouth of the Hanalei River. This section of beach fronts Black Pot Beach Park, a popular camping area for local families. There is a small boat ramp where you can launch kayaks to paddle the Hanalei River. Hanalei Pier is where you will find the calmest spot for children to play in the surf and a spectacular view of Hanalei's mountains.
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Hanalei Pier
Hanalei Pier is located at the mouth of the Hanalei River. This section of beach fronts Black Pot Beach Park, a popular camping area for local families. There is a small boat ramp where you can launch kayaks to paddle the Hanalei River. Hanalei Pier is where you will find the calmest spot for children to play in the surf and a spectacular view of Hanalei's mountains.
Princeville Botanical Gardens offers a unique opportunity to see a family grown and operated botanical garden, complete with exotic flowers, delicious fruit trees, healthy beehives and organic cacao (chocolate) trees. They offer tours Four days a week where they treat you to raw cacao, gourmet chocolates, honey, seasonal fruit samplings from the land, and an educational walk through the gardens.
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Princeville Botanical Gardens
3840 Ahonui PlPrinceville Botanical Gardens offers a unique opportunity to see a family grown and operated botanical garden, complete with exotic flowers, delicious fruit trees, healthy beehives and organic cacao (chocolate) trees. They offer tours Four days a week where they treat you to raw cacao, gourmet chocolates, honey, seasonal fruit samplings from the land, and an educational walk through the gardens.
Kilauea light house is located up north in a very picturesque location. There are hundreds of white tailed birds on ridges surrounding the light house. Tours of the light house are offered but it is based on availability in the sign up sheet. Even if you are not able to get on a tour you will still still enjoy the scenic beauty of the place. There is a 5$ per person entrance fee and the place closes at 4 pm. There is a small gift store and a visitor center with information on the history of the light house. Very neatly maintained grounds.
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Kilauean majakka
3580 Kilauea RdKilauea light house is located up north in a very picturesque location. There are hundreds of white tailed birds on ridges surrounding the light house. Tours of the light house are offered but it is based on availability in the sign up sheet. Even if you are not able to get on a tour you will still still enjoy the scenic beauty of the place. There is a 5$ per person entrance fee and the place closes at 4 pm. There is a small gift store and a visitor center with information on the history of the light house. Very neatly maintained grounds.
Parks & Nature
Hanalei Bay is nearly 3 miles long and set in one of the most picturesque locations in Hawaii with majestic mountains in the background. When the surfs just right it turns into Disney Land for water enthusiasts. Experienced surfers are offered large waves at a reef on the right hand side of the bay. A great place for kids to swim around in the sandy bottom of this Bay.
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Hanalei Bay
Hanalei Bay is nearly 3 miles long and set in one of the most picturesque locations in Hawaii with majestic mountains in the background. When the surfs just right it turns into Disney Land for water enthusiasts. Experienced surfers are offered large waves at a reef on the right hand side of the bay. A great place for kids to swim around in the sandy bottom of this Bay.
The Okolehao Trail on the North Shore of Kauai is a 2.5 mile trail that will give you a workout as you climb to 1,250 foot elevation. The trek is well worth it and you will be rewarded with captivating views of Hanalei Bay, verdant Hanalei Valley, Makana, Kilauea Lighthouse and the Napali Coast.
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Okolehao Hiking Trailhead
4732 Ohiki RdThe Okolehao Trail on the North Shore of Kauai is a 2.5 mile trail that will give you a workout as you climb to 1,250 foot elevation. The trek is well worth it and you will be rewarded with captivating views of Hanalei Bay, verdant Hanalei Valley, Makana, Kilauea Lighthouse and the Napali Coast.
Hideaway Beach on Kauai’s north shore is a beautiful spot for snorkeling during calm weather. This spot can be accessed by steep path near the Pali Ke Kua Condos. Hideaways Beach is true to the name and this secluded beach is worth the trek, but it is advisable to use extreme caution and is probably best left to those who are in good health and physical condition
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Hideaway Beach
Hideaway Beach on Kauai’s north shore is a beautiful spot for snorkeling during calm weather. This spot can be accessed by steep path near the Pali Ke Kua Condos. Hideaways Beach is true to the name and this secluded beach is worth the trek, but it is advisable to use extreme caution and is probably best left to those who are in good health and physical condition
Arts & Culture
Kalua pig roasted in the earthen imu oven. Ono mahimahi and tasty chicken adobo. They’ll even get some of you up on stage to try some hula moves as dinner winds down.The lyrical sway of the Hawaiian hula, the colorful precision of the Tahitian drum dances and the fiery emotion of the Samoan fire knife dance all speak deeply of the people who have come to call Hawaii home. They proudly share this rhythm of aloha with you.
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Smith Family Garden Luau
3-5971 Kuhio HwyKalua pig roasted in the earthen imu oven. Ono mahimahi and tasty chicken adobo. They’ll even get some of you up on stage to try some hula moves as dinner winds down.The lyrical sway of the Hawaiian hula, the colorful precision of the Tahitian drum dances and the fiery emotion of the Samoan fire knife dance all speak deeply of the people who have come to call Hawaii home. They proudly share this rhythm of aloha with you.
Tours of the Waioli Mission are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tours are given on a "first come" basis. The site offers a chance for you to learn about 19th century education, 20th century restoration, and 21st century preservation.
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Waioli Mission House Museum
5-5373 Old School House RdTours of the Waioli Mission are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tours are given on a "first come" basis. The site offers a chance for you to learn about 19th century education, 20th century restoration, and 21st century preservation.
Many items are museum quality, or made using centuries-old techniques. All are one of a kind, including masks, tikis and contemporary jewelry influenced by primitive designs. What’s more, every table, sculpture, calabash, necklace comes with an interesting story. Fantastic and beautiful items that are rich in traditional culture, spirit and mana.
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Havaiki Oceanic and Tribal Art
5-5161 Kuhio HwyMany items are museum quality, or made using centuries-old techniques. All are one of a kind, including masks, tikis and contemporary jewelry influenced by primitive designs. What’s more, every table, sculpture, calabash, necklace comes with an interesting story. Fantastic and beautiful items that are rich in traditional culture, spirit and mana.
Shopping
CHING YOUNG VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER features a variety of stores and services, from art galleries, gift shops, cosmetics, clothing store, Big Save grocery story, and dining establishments from restaurants to juice stand and poke stand, services such as real estate offices, massage therapist, acupuncturist, tattoo parlor, outdoors activities, etc.
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Ching Young Village Shopping Center
5-5190 Kuhio HwyCHING YOUNG VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER features a variety of stores and services, from art galleries, gift shops, cosmetics, clothing store, Big Save grocery story, and dining establishments from restaurants to juice stand and poke stand, services such as real estate offices, massage therapist, acupuncturist, tattoo parlor, outdoors activities, etc.
Enjoy delicious locally grown fruits & vegetables from Kauai North Shore farmers. The fresh squeezed juices, locally made honey, fresh-baked goods, salsa and other tasty treats highlight the culinary talents of the area. You will also appreciate and enjoy Kauai made arts and crafts created by talented, local artists.
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Hale Halawai’s Farmer’s Market/Cultural Festival
5299C Kuhio HwyEnjoy delicious locally grown fruits & vegetables from Kauai North Shore farmers. The fresh squeezed juices, locally made honey, fresh-baked goods, salsa and other tasty treats highlight the culinary talents of the area. You will also appreciate and enjoy Kauai made arts and crafts created by talented, local artists.
Princeville Center is the north shore’s premiere gathering place. Nestled between the lush sea-cliffs of Kaua’i’s north shore mountains, and Princeville Ranch, with views of Bali Hai and Kaua’i’s ancient Taro fields you will find Princeville Center. At Princeville Center you will find a collection of shopping, dining and business services to meet your every need. Princeville Center is a comfortable rest stop while on the North Shore of Kaua’i.
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Princeville Center
Kuhio HighwayPrinceville Center is the north shore’s premiere gathering place. Nestled between the lush sea-cliffs of Kaua’i’s north shore mountains, and Princeville Ranch, with views of Bali Hai and Kaua’i’s ancient Taro fields you will find Princeville Center. At Princeville Center you will find a collection of shopping, dining and business services to meet your every need. Princeville Center is a comfortable rest stop while on the North Shore of Kaua’i.
Essentials
Local supermarket chain with departments for produce, general groceries & Hawaiian specialties.
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Foodland
5-4280 Kuhio HwyLocal supermarket chain with departments for produce, general groceries & Hawaiian specialties.
Big Save Market
5-5172 Kuhio HwyGreat place to get groceries and general supplies.
Health-food store, smoothie counter & salad bar with organic, gluten-free, raw & local products.
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Hanalei Harvest Market
5-5161 Kuhio HwyHealth-food store, smoothie counter & salad bar with organic, gluten-free, raw & local products.
United States Postal Service
5-5226 Kuhio HwyUnited States Post Office