Guidebook for Kapaa
Essentials
You’ll find more locals shopping here. They also have some natural and organic food selections and great poke at the deli.
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Foodland Waipouli
4-771 Kuhio HwyYou’ll find more locals shopping here. They also have some natural and organic food selections and great poke at the deli.
The shelves can get a bit bare at the end of the day but this is otherwise a pretty typical Safeway.
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Safeway
4-831 Kuhio HwyThe shelves can get a bit bare at the end of the day but this is otherwise a pretty typical Safeway.
The closest natural food store. They also have natural pharmacy and vitamins, a good deli with a salad and hot food bar. Good fish tacos.
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Papaya's Natural Foods
4-901 Kuhio HwyThe closest natural food store. They also have natural pharmacy and vitamins, a good deli with a salad and hot food bar. Good fish tacos.
This is another natural food store with good local produce, gluten free and raw selections.
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Hoku Foods Natural Market
4585 Lehua StThis is another natural food store with good local produce, gluten free and raw selections.
Shopping
They have a pretty good selection of Island Wear. Note that there are two different locations within the mall - one for women's and kid's clothing and another for men's clothing and housewares.
Macy's
3-2600 Kaumualii HwyThey have a pretty good selection of Island Wear. Note that there are two different locations within the mall - one for women's and kid's clothing and another for men's clothing and housewares.
This is a wonderful quilt and fabric shop. They have beautiful Hawaiian and Japanese fabrics as well as a few ready-made gifts like dresses and book covers.
Kapaia Stitchery
3-3551 Kuhio HwyThis is a wonderful quilt and fabric shop. They have beautiful Hawaiian and Japanese fabrics as well as a few ready-made gifts like dresses and book covers.
You have to have a membership to shop here but it can save you some money if you are able to use the larger quantities sold. They sell alcohol.
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Costco Wholesale
4300 Nuhou StYou have to have a membership to shop here but it can save you some money if you are able to use the larger quantities sold. They sell alcohol.
Kauai Ace Hdwe & Crafts
4100 Rice StI love this hardware store. They also have a huge craft section.
Fantastic bookstore! New and used and owners who can steer you in the direction of a great book.
Talk Story Bookstore
3785 Hanapepe RdFantastic bookstore! New and used and owners who can steer you in the direction of a great book.
This store is owned by a good friend of ours. She dyes her wool by hand, finding inspiration in the natural colors of Hawaii. They also sell ukeleles and other music items.
Strings & Things Music
339 S Main StThis store is owned by a good friend of ours. She dyes her wool by hand, finding inspiration in the natural colors of Hawaii. They also sell ukeleles and other music items.
Sightseeing
Hanapepe has a number of small art galleries and a Friday Art Walk that we recommend checking out.
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Hanapepe
Hanapepe has a number of small art galleries and a Friday Art Walk that we recommend checking out.
This is a very interesting tour, giving your insight not only into the Hawaiian flora but also the history of the area. Reservations recommended. Must be 8 years or above.
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Allerton Garden
4425 Lawai RdThis is a very interesting tour, giving your insight not only into the Hawaiian flora but also the history of the area. Reservations recommended. Must be 8 years or above.
This company offers different boating options from Port Allen, near Hanapepe. We have used them many times and always had a good trip.
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Holo Holo Charters
4353 Waialo RdThis company offers different boating options from Port Allen, near Hanapepe. We have used them many times and always had a good trip.
These guys have been around since 1962 and Ric’s dad used to use them when he wanted to go up for to see the Island from the sky.
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Jack Harter Helicopters
4231 Ahukini RdThese guys have been around since 1962 and Ric’s dad used to use them when he wanted to go up for to see the Island from the sky.
GREAT tubing adventures down irrigation canals that are no longer used for agriculture. If you want to do this and haven’t already booked, get on the phone now.
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Kauai Backcountry Adventures
3-4131 Kuhio HwyGREAT tubing adventures down irrigation canals that are no longer used for agriculture. If you want to do this and haven’t already booked, get on the phone now.
Beautiful gardens that offer a self-guided and guided walking tour to help you learn about local plants and history, including the Canoe Plants.
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Limahuli Garden & Preserve, National Tropical Botanical Garden
5-8291 Kuhio HwyBeautiful gardens that offer a self-guided and guided walking tour to help you learn about local plants and history, including the Canoe Plants.
Great snorkeling beach, especially in the summer. Parking is a bit of a nightmare so get their early or know you may need to walk a bit. The locals are working on a possible solution to this issue.
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Ke'e Beach
Great snorkeling beach, especially in the summer. Parking is a bit of a nightmare so get their early or know you may need to walk a bit. The locals are working on a possible solution to this issue.
This is our go-to place for luau. Old style, family-run and good food. They will pick you up from the condo if you request.
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Smith Family Garden Luau
3-5971 Kuhio HwyThis is our go-to place for luau. Old style, family-run and good food. They will pick you up from the condo if you request.
Fantastic views of the canyon from a couple of different spots. I have hiked to the Alakai Swamp from here and highly recommend it.
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Waimea Canyon State Park
Waimea Canyon DriveFantastic views of the canyon from a couple of different spots. I have hiked to the Alakai Swamp from here and highly recommend it.
Food Scene
Little Fish Coffee
3900 Iona RdReally good coffee and really good food as well.
Starbucks
4-831 Kuhio HwyFor those who cannot do without Starbucks, they are near the Safeway.
Located within walking distance of the condo, this is a very good sushi restaurant. Enjoyed by the locals.
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Kintaro Japanese Restaurant
4-370 Kuhio HwyLocated within walking distance of the condo, this is a very good sushi restaurant. Enjoyed by the locals.
This is our go-to restaurant when we want to celebrate or enjoy our last night without cooking. We recommend making reservations.
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Hukilau Lanai
520 Aleka LoopThis is our go-to restaurant when we want to celebrate or enjoy our last night without cooking. We recommend making reservations.
Pretty darn good pizza. If you eat in, they give the kids a piece of dough to play with while they are waiting for their food.
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Brick Oven Pizza
4-361 Kuhio HwyPretty darn good pizza. If you eat in, they give the kids a piece of dough to play with while they are waiting for their food.
I haven't been here for awhile but the last time I ate here, we had a wonderful vegetarian meal. Lovely outside setting.
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EatHealthy Cafe
4-369 Kuhio HighwayI haven't been here for awhile but the last time I ate here, we had a wonderful vegetarian meal. Lovely outside setting.
Pretty typical breakfast place within walking distance of the condo. Our kids like the pancakes and I like the veggie omelette. Cash only.
Eggbert's
4-484 Kuhio HighwayPretty typical breakfast place within walking distance of the condo. Our kids like the pancakes and I like the veggie omelette. Cash only.
Another breakfast place but you'll need to drive. Gets very busy. Popular with the locals. Good mac nut pancakes.
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Kountry Kitchen
4-1489 Kuhio HwyAnother breakfast place but you'll need to drive. Gets very busy. Popular with the locals. Good mac nut pancakes.
Korean food with a bit of a Hawaiian twist. We have always enjoyed the food we get here. Very low key atmosphere and kid-friendly or take-out.
Korean BBQ Restaurant
4-356 Kuhio HwyKorean food with a bit of a Hawaiian twist. We have always enjoyed the food we get here. Very low key atmosphere and kid-friendly or take-out.
“Unique, healthy and delicious food from around the world, with island, pan-Asian flavors.” Vegan and vegetarian options. Huge burritos. Limited seating outside.
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Mermaids Cafe
4-1384 Kuhio Hwy“Unique, healthy and delicious food from around the world, with island, pan-Asian flavors.” Vegan and vegetarian options. Huge burritos. Limited seating outside.
Good Mexican food with indoor and outdoor seating. Walking distance to the condo. Closed Mondays.
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Monico's Taqueria
4-733 Kuhio HwyGood Mexican food with indoor and outdoor seating. Walking distance to the condo. Closed Mondays.
Good coffee (espresso) and baked goods, including bread. Very nice folks running the bakery. Gluten free options.
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Passion Bakery Cafe
4-356 Kuhio HwyGood coffee (espresso) and baked goods, including bread. Very nice folks running the bakery. Gluten free options.
Not really a restaurant - only shave ice sold here. In our opinion, it's still the best on the Island. I recommend getting mac nut ice cream in the bottom and sharing between two.
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JoJo's Shave Ice
9734 Kaumualii HwyNot really a restaurant - only shave ice sold here. In our opinion, it's still the best on the Island. I recommend getting mac nut ice cream in the bottom and sharing between two.
Entertainment & Activities
We have taken our kids zip lining here and had a GREAT time!
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Princeville Ranch
5-3900 Kuhio HighwayWe have taken our kids zip lining here and had a GREAT time!
Horseback riding in terrain you don't see if you stick to the beaches. Very nice people who run this ranch.
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Silver Falls Ranch
2888 Kamookoa RdHorseback riding in terrain you don't see if you stick to the beaches. Very nice people who run this ranch.
Everything Else
Nice, fairly gentle hike that is close by. Views are wonderful with a small picnic area at the top.
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Sleeping Giant Trail Head
Haleilio RoadNice, fairly gentle hike that is close by. Views are wonderful with a small picnic area at the top.