Waimea Canyon, Kauai
As if Kauai doesn’t have enough going for it, the island also boasts a canyon so spectacular that it’s known as “The Grand Canyon of the Pacific.” Waimea Canyon, located in Waimea Canyon State Park, is the Pacific’s largest canyon at more than 10 miles long and up to a mile wide and 3,500 feet [...]
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Kauai Locations From the Movie The Descendants
Below are some of the locations in Kauai seen in the George Clooney movie The Descendants. Above: Clooney’s character jogs on this beach and peers over these bushes. Location at Google Maps Above photo: Hanalei Beach Park and Hanalei Pier. Location at Google Maps Two photos above: St. Regis Princeville Resort: Location at Google Maps [...]
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Hanakapiai Falls
Hanakapiai Falls is a magnificent waterfall off the Kalalau Trail on Kauai’s northern Na Pali coastline. Reaching the falls is not exactly easy, but the reward is well worth it. In addition to the view of the cascading falls, there’s a nice refreshing pool beneath where you can swim out and have the fall’s pristine [...]
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Kauai One Lane Bridges
On your way on the main highway past Princeville you will encounter several one-lane bridges before the end of the road at Ke’e Beach. The first, and most picturesque bridge (photo above), is at the bottom of the hill after you pass Princeville and enter the town of Hanalei. In addition to being functional and [...]
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THINGS TO DO
Kauai Road Trip
If you’re staying more than a few days in Kauai you may want to take one of those days to see the “other side of the island.” If you’re staying in Lihue, you’re staying in the middle, but if you’re staying in the Poipu area or the Hanalei/Princeville area, like many vacationers do, you have [...]
RESTAURANTS
Red Hot Mama’s Kauai
Red Hot Mama’s is literally a hole-in-the-wall eatery that serves up tasty burritos near Kauai’s famed Na Pali coast. It’s the perfect place to get a satisfying meal before or after your trip to the Na Pali coast and Ke’e Beach. It’s also about the last place to eat, as the eatery is near the [...]
PLACES TO STAY
Hanalei Colony Resort
If you define paradise as being at the end of the road, on a beautiful, unspoiled tropical beach with majestic mountains rising beyond, in a place without a care in the world, then Hanalei Colony Resort is the place for you. Hanalei Colony Resort is actually located past the town of Hanalei on Kauai’s northern [...]
SHOPPING
Kukui’ula Village Shopping Center
You’ll love shopping and hanging out in the Kukui’ula Village Shopping center in Poipu, Kauai. This new center has something for everyone, from quick bites at Bubba’s Burgers, Dude Dogs and Lappert’s Ice Cream to fine dining at Merriman’s Fishhouse and the Josselin Tapas Bar & Grill. Stores include Quiksilver, Bikini Planet, Sunglass Hut and [...]
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Kauai Road Trip
If you’re staying more than a few days in Kauai you may want to take one of those days to see the “other side of the island.” If you’re staying in Lihue, you’re staying in the middle, but if you’re staying in the Poipu area or the Hanalei/Princeville area, like many vacationers do, you have [...]
SCENIC DRIVE: Hanalei to Ke’e Beach
The drive from the town of Hanalei, Kauai to the end of the road at Ke’e Beach (Haena State Park) is perhaps one of the most scenic in the world. The drive, on Highway 56 (Kuhio Highway), is 8 miles of tropical paradise, with world class beaches, one-lane bridges, sea caves and incredible mountain vistas [...]
Hanalei Valley Scenic Overlook
You’ll want to stop and “take a gander” at the view from the Hanalei Valley Scenic Overlook, just off Highway 56 between Princeville and Hanalei. The overlook offers incredible views of Hanalei Valley, the Hanalei River, taro farms and distant mountains. Bring binoculars and a camera. Just be careful to keep everyone out of the [...]
Ke’e Beach, Kauai
This is the beach at the very end of the road you’ve been searching for. Literally, it’s at the north end of the last road in Kauai. It’s paradise found, at the edge where civilization and wilderness meet. It’s a great place to relax and forget about all your cares. But be careful too. Partake [...]
Aloha Juice Bar Hanalei, Kauai
The Aloha Juice Bar is a stand in the Ching Young Village Shopping Center in Hanalei, Kauai that serves up a variety of refreshing drinks. It’s a great place to quench your thirst after a trip to the beach, the Kalalau Trail and other North Shore activities. In addition to smoothies, the stand offers chocolate-dipped [...]
Red Hot Mama’s Kauai
Red Hot Mama’s is literally a hole-in-the-wall eatery that serves up tasty burritos near Kauai’s famed Na Pali coast. It’s the perfect place to get a satisfying meal before or after your trip to the Na Pali coast and Ke’e Beach. It’s also about the last place to eat, as the eatery is near the [...]
Puka Dog Kauai
As seen on the Travel Channel, Puka Dog is world famous for their Hawaiian-style hot dogs. Their dogs are different, and there’s a chance they’re so different you may not find them to your taste. But there’s also a good chance you will. The buns are baked loaf-style. A hole is cut in one end [...]
North Shore Grindz
North Shore Grindz is the little convenience store located in a Chevron gas station in Princeville, Kauai that does it all. Not only does it serve up gas, it also serves up tasty burgers, fish and chips, and brick oven pizza, PLUS everything else you would expect to find in a convenience store. Don’t let [...]
Kauai Fashion Blog
Kauai Fashion Blog Introduction February 08, 2012 Our new fashion blog will have everything about fashion on the island of Kauai, including surfer wear, island casual, bridal and wedding style, etc. Contact us to send your Kauai fashion note. //
Kauai Music Blog
The Descendants Soundtrack February 5th, 2012 The Descendants is the first mainstream American movie scored exclusively with Hawaiian music, most of it by masters of the genre, including Gabby Pahinui, Keola Beamer, Ray Kane, Lena Machado, Sonny Chillingworth, and Jeff Peterson. The filmmakers sought to make a movie with a distinctly Hawaiian flavor, and the [...]
360-Acre Kauai Oceanfront Property Listed for $67.5 Million
A 360-acre, mostly vacant, oceanfront property in Kilauea, Kauai has been listed for $67.5 million. The property, known as Kahu’aina Plantation, features a 5-acre organic farm, ocean and mountain views, almost a mile of white sand beaches, ridges, valleys, streams, lush vegetation, nature trails, native wildlife and sea life and views of the Kilauea Lighthouse [...]
Kauai Surfing Blog
Kauai Surfing Blog Introduction February 03, 2012 What’s Going On Kauai’s new surfing blog will be all about surfing on the beautiful island of Kauai, Hawaii. Kauai has year round surfing at more than a half dozen beaches, including Hanalei, Poipu, and Kealia. In addition to traditional surfing, paddle boarding and kite surfing are also [...]
Kauai Food Blog
Kauai Food Blog Introduction January 29, 2012 Kauai food is unique, owing to the island’s remote location, Polynesian and other immigrants and blend of East and West. It’s also fresh, because most of the food available on the island is grown, bred and caught locally. This new Kauai Food Blog is all about this food, [...]
Kauai Events Blog
A listing of Kauai events, festivals, concerts, cultural performances, and other island happenings. Contact us to have your event listed here. September 2012 September 2, 2012: Kauai Marathon – Rated one of the top one-hundred road races in North America by BestRoadRaces.com. www.thekauaimarathon.com //
The Descendants Nominated for Five Academy Awards
The Descendants, the movie that stars George Clooney and the island of Kauai, has been nominated for five Academy Awards: Best Picture Best Actor in a Leading Role, George Clooney Best Director, Alexander Payne Best Adapted Screenplay, Alexander Payne and Nat Faxon & Jim Rash Best Editing, Kevin Tent Much of the movie takes place [...]
Aloha Shirts Stamps
Be sure to use these stamps for all your Kauai correspondences. The U.S. Postal Service is celebrating the spirit of “Aloha” with five stamps, each depicting a different shirt. Art director Carl Herrman designed the stamps using photos by Ric Noyle. The stamps will be issued at the postcard rate and will be available at [...]
Kauai Rentals and Real Estate
We’re featuring Kauai rentals and real estate here at www.whatsgoingonkauai.com. If you have a rental, condo, timeshare, house or property you would like to see featured please contact us (wgonetwork@gmail.com) and include your information and photos and/or videos. Each listing will appear on a separate page. //
Merriman’s Fish House Kauai
You know the fish is going to be fresh when you take a look at the menu at Merriman’s and it says who caught the fish and how it was caught. Owner/chef Peter Merriman strives to serve the freshest foods, much of it from local fishermen, farmers and ranchers, and preparing it with his unique [...]
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