The east side of Kaua’i has the mouth of the beautiful Wailua River. Take a river trip to see Wailua Falls, Fern Grotto, and the Smith Family Luau! The Wailua River mouth is on the east side of Kaua’i, between Lihue and Kapa’a. It’s a gorgeous river and accounts for many of the natural wonders…
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Kauaʻi Shores Hotel and Lava Lava Beach Club
The Kauaʻi Shores Hotel is a great place to stay when visiting Kauaʻi. They are host to one of my favorite restaurants, the Lava Lava Beach Club! The Kauaʻi Shores Hotel is on the Royal Coconut Coast near Lihue and Kapaʻa on the east shore. The hotel has been renovated with happy colors with different…
Merriman’s Fish House fine food south shore Kaua’i
Merriman’s Fish House on Kaua’i is a great example of Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Hawaii’s own unique melding of ethnic flavors. With the leadership of great chefs, Hawaii Regional Cuisine was formalized in 1991. Twelve chefs met in Maui, agreed that dining in Hawaii could be more than continental or French haute cuisine, and the rest…
McBryde Garden National Tropical Botanical Garden
Kaua’i is home of the National Tropical Botanical Garden with McBryde Garden as its flagship. On the south shore of the island, McBryde Garden has the largest collection of native Hawaiian flora. McBryde Garden and the adjacent Allerton Garden were important to Hawaiians before Western contact. The valley with its stream and high cliffs has…
Hawaii: Kauai overview, part 2
Letʻs continue touring Kaua’i, from Lihue to the Napali Coast. I love Hawaii; it’s my happy place. I am excited to share my love of our 50th state. I hope to inspire you to fully learn about and enjoy this Pacific paradise. Lihue is on the southern, windward side of the island. It is the…