Kaupulehu Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

Gardens of Hualalai
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The Four Seasons Hualalai is a great escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Visit the gardens and fish ponds here and perhaps pick out what you want on your plate for dinner! Not only is it a natural wonder but on a good day, you can see all sorts of birds that you wouldn't normally see.

Written Nov 29, 2005

Address: 100 Ka'upulehu Dr., Kona, HI, 96720

Phone: 1-808-325-8000

Website: http://www.fourseasons.com

Related to:
 Romantic Travel and Honeymoons
 Spa and Resort
 Business Travel

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Hotels  

Kona Village Resort: Bungalow Land

Kona Village Resort: Bungalow Land, Kaupulehu

 triplehelix Says:  Kona Village occupies the North Beach in this former village of Kaupulehu. Kona Village, while not as pricey as FSR, is still quite expensive for the bargin traveler. They offer accomidation based on their room types. This is not a traditional hotel, its similar to FSR in... 

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai: Number 1 Rated in Travel Leisure!

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai: Number 1 Rated in Travel Leisure!, Kaupulehu

 triplehelix Says:  I work here! So I'm going to give my promotional skills a shot. We offer several activities and amenities to our guests. Our main focus is you, the guest! Our services cater to all ages from our Kids for All Seasons program, Hale Kula Teen Center, to two spectacular golf... 

Restaurants  

The Hualalai Grille by Alan Wong: On the 19th hole
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The Hualalai Grille is situated directly across our main lobby and is actually not a part of the Four Seasons. It belongs to Hualalai Development Company with whom we have a working relationship with. All bookings are done in symbiotic harmony with our resort. The menu will still break your wallet if you're not Jessica, Paris, or Nicole but it's a little more affordable than Pahu I'a. They also have a bar that over looks the 19th green and golf villas.

Favorite Dish: After closing, one of the cooks prepared a huge cheeseburger complete with pickle and avacado for one of the homeowners. They never returned so she was going to throw it away!!! I gladly stepped in and offered my services to discard it hehehe. Needless to say I was satisfied mmmm.

Written Dec 20, 2005

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 Spa and Resort
 Wine Tasting
 Luxury Travel

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Pahu I'a: The Aquarium
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restaurant in the background from the beach path.

This is our premiere restaurant. More info to come.

Pahu I'a caters to fine dining and serves most anything you desire.

Updated Nov 29, 2005

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 Spa and Resort
 Food and Dining
 Wine Tasting

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Nightlife  

Beach Areas: Leisurely Evenings
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Claim your stake to a tree!

Kaupulehu is pretty much a private area, no clubs or anything like that. Go into town for that, may I suggest Lulu's or Cactus Night Clubs. Taking a walk along the beach in the moonlight or lounging in a beach chair will do just fine for the average visitor. Newlywed? Arrange for a romantic dinner on the beach to spice up your life.

If you love to fish this is the place for you. Remember to be well equiped when going out night fishing. The waters can be rough out there.

Dress Code: Beach attire

Updated Oct 17, 2005

Related to:
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Warnings and Dangers  

Wana (vah-nah)
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violent sea urchin

These sea urchins are very poisonous. If you step on one of these, you'll most likely cry yourself unconscious. If you've ever seen the discovery channel, you're told to pee on your wound :). Why? The amonia in your urine will counter-act the poison. Seek immediate medical attention from your hotel's security officer or recreation staff.

For the adventurous, these are also edible :)

Written Nov 29, 2005

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 Beaches
 Surfing
 Diving and Snorkeling

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Dangerous Tides
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treacherous tides

You may not want to get into the water at certain points of the beach. The tides are unpredictable and it's very rocky along the coast. Inexperienced swimmers or children should not swim here as it is un-supervised and there are no life guards present. All beaches in the state are public property meaning if anything happens to you there, it's not the hotel's responsibility.

Written Nov 29, 2005

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 Diving and Snorkeling
 Fishing
 Windsurfing

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