Activities
AIR ACTIVITIES

• DISCOUNT HELICOPTERS
  View the beauty and majestic scenery of Kaua‘i from
  the air. See waterfalls, Waimea Canyon, and the
  Napali Coast aboard an ASTAR 350B2-7 helicopter
  with floor to ceiling windows and Bose X© headsets.
  3225 Akahi St., Lihu‘e. 808-245-2943. Map A:B8
  
• MAUNA LOA HELICOPTERS
  Enjoy panoramic views of the Napali Coast, Waimea
  Canyon only explored by air. R44 aircraft provides a
  safe and comfortable ride with window seats for all
  passengers. 3366 Wa‘apa Rd., #507, Lihu‘e, 800-
  245-4006, Map A:E12. maunaloahelicoptertours.com.
  
• SAFARI HELICOPTERS
  Featuring the A-Star 350 B27 with large windows,
  leg room, air conditioning, BOSE X stereo headsets
  and exclusive FAA approved multiple camera system.
  FAA Part 135 Certified. Lihu‘e, 808-246-0136,
  800-326-3356, Map A:B8. safariair.com.
  
• SUNSHINE HELICOPTERS
  Departures from Lihu‘e and Princeville. Fly the new
  FXSTAR or WHISPERSTAR. Environmentally
  friendly, quiet and comfortable. Experienced pilots.
  FAA certified. Lihu‘e, 808-245-6340, 888-245-4354,
  Map A:B8. sunshinehelicopters.com.
  

• FESTIVALS OF HAWAII
  The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority sponsors a roster of
  isle events ranging from the weekly farmers markets
  to major festivals throughout the islands. For an update
  of upcoming events, call 1-877-FESTFUN(337-8386)
  for recorded information. gohawaii.com.
  
• KIPU RANCH ADVENTURES
  Get ready to ride! Guided ATV tours take you into
  secluded areas of Kaua‘i’s diverse terrain. Learn about
  the history and legends of the area, medicinal plants,
  and see where many movies were filmed. Lihu‘e.
  808-246-9288. kiputours.com.
  
• PRINCEVILLE RANCH STABLES
  This 1500 acre working cattle ranch dates back to 1831,
  owned by a fifth generation Kaua‘i family. Choose from
  ocean bluff trails to cattle drive rides. Something for
  all levels. Private tours available. Hanalei, Map C:B12.
  808-826-8777. princevilleranch.com
  

• TROPICS DAY SPA
  Let your senses drift peacefully with a full menu of
  pampering body and facial treatments. Choose options
  from a selection of massage techniques, wraps, scrubs
  waxing and more. Port Allen Marine Center, Ele‘ele,
  808-335-2790. Map F:E14. tropicsdayspa.com
  

• BOSS FROG’S
  Specializing in air tours, land tours, ocean activities,
  lu‘au and nightlife. They also carry snorkel and beach
  rental gear, boogie boards and professional snorkel
  sets. Kapa‘a across from Foodland, 1-888-700-3764;
  Po‘ipu at Beach House Restaurant, 808-822-4334.
  
• KAUAI SEA TOURS
  Discover Napali on a 60-foot catamaran. The Nu‘alolo
  Kai day tour includes cultural sites, snorkeling, and a
  picnic. Beach landing weather permitting. Voted #1
  for three years by Garden Isle Readers survey. Port Allen,
  808-826-7254, Map E:C19. kauaiseatours.com.
  
• KAYAK WAILUA
  An adventure outfitter specializing in kayak tours with
  fully equipped, comfortable and quality single,
  double and triple kayaks. Friendly and knowledgeable
  water safety personnel. 4-350 Kuhio Hwy., Kapa‘a.
  808-822-3388. Map B:C16. kayakwailua.com.
  
• NA PALI RIDERS
  The Napali Coast is one of nature’s most spectacular
  gifts to the world. Find adventure as you explore sea
  caves (conditions permitting), snorkel at Nu‘alolo Kai
  Reef and learn the history and legends of the area.
  808-742-6331, Waimea, Map D:F17. napaliriders.com.
  
• SMITH’S FERN GROTTO CRUISE
  Experience a lazy riverboat ride on one of Hawai‘i's
  only navigable rivers. Experience the Wailua River val-
  ley and the Fern Grotto while Hawaiian musicians play
  and hula dancers sway. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Wailua River
  Marina, 808-821-6895, Map B:A17. smithskauai.com.
  
• SNORKEL BOB
  Used by island water rescue squads, masks are Rx recep-
  tive, snorkels block backwash and clear easily. 24-hour
  interisland express gear return. Open 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
  4-734 Kuhio Hwy., Kapa‘a, 808-823-9433; 3236 Po‘ipu
  Rd., Koloa, 808-742-2206. snorkelbob.com.
  

• AAA HAWAII/TOURS & TRANSPORT
  Let AAA assist with your travel needs on vacation
  or at home. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
  Sat. 808-593-2221. Neighbor islands: 808-736-2886.
  
• ACTIVITY WAREHOUSE
  This state-licensed travel agency books over 200
  activity vendors. They purchase blocks of seats at a
  discount and pass on the savings. Also motorcycle,
  moped and convertible rentals. Po‘ipu, 808-742-2300;
  Kapa‘a, 808-245-4600; Princeville, 808-826-4100.
  
• ACTIVITY WHOLESALERS
  Get discounts on everything you want to do on Kaua‘i:
  helicopter tours, boat cruises, cycling, lu‘au, kayak tours,
  golf and ocean activity rentals. Activity specialists
  will assist planning your fun. Aston Kauai Coast
  Resort, Kapa‘a, 808-822-9400, Map B:BE.
  
• EXPEDIA LOCAL EXPERT(TM)
  Discover Kaua‘i by land, sea and air with the Expedia
  Local Expert™ team, optimizing vacations for all
  budgets. Experience the beauty and culture through
  lu‘au, snorkeling cruises, helicopter flights and more.
  808-826-6500, 808-245-3300, 808-742-9800.
  
• PLEASANT ACTIVITIES CENTER
  Fly to Maui, O‘ahu or the Big Island with Pleasant
  Activities Center. Select from their deals or create your
  own. Low rates for air, room, car or fly-drive packages
  with 20 convenient locations. Open daily. On O‘ahu
  call 808-922-1515; neighbor isles 800-654-4FUN.
  

• ALAMO NATIONAL RENT A CAR
  Ask about great rates on jeeps and convertibles, request
  rate code 6T or process your rental online. Lihu‘e
  Airport, 1-800-GO ALAMO, Map A:E8. alamo.com.
  
• DOLLAR RENT A CAR
  Choose from daily and weekly rentals of vans, sports
  models or luxury sedans. Ask about unlimited mileage
  packages. Lihu‘e Airport, 1-800-342-7398, Map A:E8.

• BUBBA BURGERS $
  Try the Hubba Bubba burger. Kapa‘a, 808-823-
  0069 or Hanalei, 808-826-7839, Map C:B13.
  
• THE BULL SHED $$$
  Oceanfront location, steaks, seafood and
  primerib. Kapa‘a, 808-822-3791, Map B:E12.
  
• DUKE’S CANOE CLUB $$$
  Large salad bar. Kaua‘i Marriott Resort,
  808-246-9599, Map A:F11.
  
• EGGBERT’S $$
  Serving breakfast all day. Coconut Market-
  place, 808-822-3787, Map B:D13.
  
• GAYLORD’S AT KILOHANA $$$$
  Well known for venison, lamb, seafood and
  pasta. Lihu‘e, 808-245-9593, Map F:J12.
  
• HUKILAU LANAI $$$
  Mixed grill. Fresh island fish and meat. Coco-
  nut Marketplace, 808-822-0600, Map B:D13.
  
• J.J.’S BROILER $$$
  Regional cuisine and American meals. 3416
  Rice St., Lihu‘e, 808-246-4422, Map A:E11.
  
• KOUNTRY STYLE KITCHEN $$
  The folks here claim their banana pancakes
  are the best in the biz. Experience their
  omelette bar with 20 filling choices. Open 6
  a.m.-2 p.m. daily. Located across from the
  library in Kapa‘a, 808-822-3511, Map B:D6.
  
• MARKET STREET DINER $$
  Enjoy good food and a pleasant atmosphere.
  Great menu choices for breakfast, lunch and
  dinner. Enjoy a pastry while you’re there.
  Open 7:30 a.m. to closing. Located in Harbor
  Mall, Lihu‘e, 808-246-1100, Map A:E11.
  
• ONO FAMILY RESTAURANT $
  Serving up macadamia nut pancakes and big
  burgers. Kapa‘a, 808-822-1710. Map B:D10.
  
• PAU HANA BAR & GRILL $$
  A spot to relax and enjoy pupus. Kaua‘i
  Village, Kapa‘a, 808-821-2900, Map B:D11.
  
• WRANGLER’S STEAKHOUSE $$$
  Great steaks, fresh fish, easy dining, Waimea,
  808-338-1218. Map D:G18.
  

• DELI & BREAD CONNECTION $
  Fresh baked bread, deli-style sandwiches.
  Lihu‘e, 808-245-7115, Map A:A12.
  
• KAUAI BAKERY & CINNAMON $
  Kukui Grove Ctr., 808-246-4765, Map A:A12.
  
• SPINNERS COFFEE
  Princeville Shopping Center, Map C:Inset.
  
• VILLAGE SNACK AND BAKE SHOP $
  Ching Young Village, 808-826-6841,
  Map C:B12
  

• WAIMEA BREWING CO. $$$
  Next to Waimea Plantation Cottages, Map D:G18
  

• “SOUTH PACIFIC” $$$$
  Broadway comes to life at the Hilton Kaua‘i
  Beach Resort. 808-346-6500. Map A:C1
  

• COLD STONE CREAMERY $
  Ice cream made with the finest ingredients with
  a signature process of blending on granite each
  a unique creation. Find selections ranging from
  shakes to cakes. Enjoy two locations: Lihu‘e,
  808-246-6014, and Kapa‘a, 808-823-9099.
  
• KOLOA SHAVE ICE $
  Hawai‘i’s version of a snowcone. Located in
  Old Koloa Town, Map E:D4, oldkoloa.com.
  

• SUBWAY $
  Lihu‘e, 808-246-9112. Kalaheo, 808-332-7770.
  Waimea, 808-338-1064. Ele‘ele Shopping Ctr.,
  808-335-2711. Kaua‘i Village, 808-823-0050.
  Kilauea, 808-828-6850. Ching Young Village,
  Hanalei, 808-826-4050.
  

• BALI HAI RESTAURANT $$$$
  Romantic, fine dining. Hanalei Bay Resort,
  Princeville, 808-826-6522, Map C:Inset.
  
• HANALEI GOURMET $$$
  Fresh local produce, baked breads, homemade
  dressings. Hanalei Ctr., 808-826-2524, Map C:B12
  
• ROY’S POIPU BAR & GRILL $$$$
  Signature cuisine by Roy Yamaguchi. Po‘ipu
  Shopping Village, 808-742-5000, Map G:C1
  

• ALOHA KAUAI PIZZA $$
  Casual and fun ambiance. Voted the “Best
  Pizza in Kaua‘i.” Other Italian favorites
  include lasagna, calzones and antipasto.
  Open daily. Coconut Marketplace,
  808-822-4511, Map B:D13.
  
• CAFE PORTOFINO $$$$
  Oceanside dining. 3481 Ho‘olaule'a Way
  Nawiliwili, 808-245-2121, Map A:F11.
  

• RESTAURANT KINTARO $$$
  4-370 Kuhio Hwy., 808-822-3341, Map B:D13
  

• HAMURA SAIMIN STAND $
  An island favorite. 2956 Kress St. off Rice St.,
  Lihu‘e, 808-245-3271, Map A:C10
  

• GRAND HYATT KAUA‘I LU‘AU $$$$
  Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i Resort & Spa, 157 Po‘ipu
  Rd., Koloa, 808-742-1234, Map E:G2.
  
• LUAU KILOHANA $$$$
  Kilohana Plantation, 3-2087 Kaumuali‘i
  Hwy., Lihu‘e, 808-245-9593.
  
• SMITH FAMILY GARDEN LUAU $$$$
  Rated the “island’s best” by The Ultimate
  Kauai Guidebook. Begin with an imu
  ceremony, followed by a feast of island
  delicacies, an international dance revue
  and the Smith family aloha. Wailua, off
  Hwy. 56, 808-821-6895, Map B:A17.
  

• LA BAMBA $$$
  Authentic Mexican food. Kukui Grove Shopping
  Ctr, Lihu‘e, 808-245-5972, Map A:A12.
  
• LA PLAYITA AZUL $$
  Veggie burritos and enchiladas. Kauai Village Shop-
  ping Ctr., Kapa‘a, 808-821-2323, Map B:D11.
  
• NEIDE’S SALSA & SAMBA $$
  Brazilian and Mexican cuisine. Hanalei Ctr.,
  5-5161 Kuhio Hwy., 808-826-7677, Map C:B13.
  

• VOYAGER GRILLE RESTAURANT $$$$
  Pacific Rim cuisine. ResortQuest Kaua‘i Beach
  at Makaiwa, Kapa‘a, 808-822-3455, Map B:E12.
  

• MEMA THAI & CHINESE CUISINE $$
  Wailua, 808-823-0899, Map B:C15.

Shopping
CLOTHING & APPAREL

• BODACIOUS
  Find mix-and-match Bali batik separates in XS to 6X
  and the Flax linen apparel, petite to 3X. Three shops to
  choose from: Bodacious Plus Size Apparel, Bodacious
  Petite thru Plus and Jungle Rain. 808-821-1115,
  Map B:D13.
  
• CRAZY SHIRTS
  “Be Original, Be Crazy!” Family apparel featuring, t-
  shirts, shorts, casual wear and accessories. Exclusive
  designs and specialty dyes like Kona coffee and hibis-
  cus. Coconut MarketPlace, Anchor Cove, Old Koloa
  Town, Po‘ipu Shopping Village. crazyshirts.com.
  
• QUIKSILVER
  One of the world’s largest manufacturers of
  innovative surfwear, casual men’s and women’s
  apparel, footwear, accessories and more for the
  casual, youth-oriented lifestyle. Located at 5-5088
  Kuhio Hwy., 808-826-5594.
  

• OLD HAWAIIAN TRADING POST
  Family owned and operated for over 25 years, this
  shop specializes in Tahitian black pearls & Ni‘ihau
  shell jewelry, boasting “the state’s largest collection
  of Ni‘ihau shells.” Ni‘ihau shell lei are their forté.
  At Hwy. 530 & 50, Lawai, 808-332-7404, Map E:A8.
  
• ROBERT’S JEWELRY
  Showcasing Hawaiian heirloom jewelry in 14kt gold
  and sterling silver. Engraved items include rings,
  bracelets, earrings & pendants. Lihu‘e, 808-246-
  GOLD, Map A:C10. Hanapepe, 808-335-5412,
  Map E:B17. 877-465-3534. robertsjewelry.com.
  

• AUNTY LILIKOI
  Stock up on yummy, award-winning creations for
  gifts made on Kaua‘i. Find syrups, jellies, sauces,
  dressings, mustards and butters, as well as body
  care and aromatherapy items. 9875 Waimea Rd.,
  Waimea, toll-free 1-866-LILIKOI. auntylilikoi.com.
  
• KAUAI COFFEE COMPANY
  Hawai‘i’s largest coffee estate has its roots deep
  in Hawai‘i’s agricultural and cultural history.
  Kauai Coffee is 100 percent estate-grown and
  processed. Visitor Center in Ele‘ele is open 9 a.m.
  -5 p.m. daily. 808-335-0813, Map E:C17.
  
• MAUNA LOA MACADAMIA NUTS
  A favorite for family and friends, Mauna Loa
  Macadamia Nuts come as whole, roasted and
  lightly salted nuts, as well as chocolate covered,
  glazed and savory mac nuts, plus macadamia nut
  cookies. Available in stores throughout Hawai‘i.
  

• COCONUT MARKETPLACE
  Over 60 shops, from casual and beach apparel to
  fine art, jewelry and Hawaiian music CDs. Dining
  options from pizza to ice cream plus a 2-screen
  movie theater. Open Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.,
  Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Kapa‘a, 808-822-3641,
  Map B:D13.
  
• KAUAI VILLAGE
  Browse through locally owned boutiques,
  clothing and jewelry stores, and art galleries—
  nearly 30 stores and restaurants in all. Fast food
  to fine dining are available. Relax in the courtyard
  to the sound of a waterfall. Kapa‘a, 808-822-4904.
  
• OLD KOLOA TOWN
  This historic town sits on the road to Po‘ipu and
  is the site of Hawai‘i’s first sugar plantation.
  Visit the Koloa History Center and more than 20
  shops and restaurants. A plaque on each building
  tells a story. Map E:C4.
  
• PRINCEVILLE CENTER
  Princeville Center is the north shore’s premiere
  gathering place, nestled between the mountains
  and Princeville Ranch. Find a collection of
  shopping, dining and business services to meet
  your every need. 808-822-4904. Map C:inset
  

• HILO HATTIE
  “The Store of Hawaii” is the world’s largest manu-
  facturer of Hawaiian tropical fashions. Find low
  prices on thousands of products. Free shuttle from
  most hotels and condos. 3252 Kuhio Hwy., Lihu‘e.
  808-245-3404, Map A:A5. hilohattie.com.
  

• DISCOUNT FABRIC WAREHOUSE
  A “must-stop” for anyone who likes to sew. Find
  more than 1,000 vibrant Hawaiian prints, plus a
  large assortment of quilting/craft supplies, all at
  warehouse-direct prices. Open daily. 3-3215 Kuhio
  Hwy., Lihu‘e, 808-246-2739, Map A:A8.
  
• THE SHELL FACTORY
  “We have the largest selection of shells in Hawai‘i,
  including rare Hawai‘i-only collector shells,” says
  owner Todd Crawford. They also specialize in coral
  jewelry. Open daily. Waipouli Plaza, Kapa‘a,
  808-822-2354, Map B:D11, shellskauai.com
  

• ABC STORES
  ABC Stores prides itself in offering customers
  convenience, courteous service and quality items
  at affordable prices. Wide selection of groceries,
  liquors, sundries, film, beach gear and souvenirs.
  Open 7:30 a.m.-11 p.m. daily. Three locations.
  
• WHALERS GENERAL STORE
  Geared toward visitors, Whalers General Stores
  carry food products, t-shirts, beach accessories
  and more. Find a great selection of island-style
  gifts. Poipu Shopping Village, Anahola and
  Coconut MarketPlace.