Lihue Travel Guide

  Kauai Museum in Lihue
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  • Kauai Museum in Lihue
      Kauai Museum in Lihue
    by kellinwood
  • Kauai Museum in Lihue
      Kauai Museum in Lihue
    by kellinwood
  • Partial ocean view from our room
      Partial ocean view from our room
    by kellinwood
  • Wailua Falls on a rainy day
      Wailua Falls on a rainy day
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  • Wailua Falls
      Wailua Falls
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Things to Do  

Island Helicopters Waterfall Tour

Island Helicopters Waterfall Tour, Lihue

 margaretpparker Says:  My husband I took the Waterfall Landing Tour with Island Helicopters in early January. We know Kauai very well, but, still, I was stunned with what I saw. Wow! As we wound our way into the upper reaches of Hanapepe Valley, headed towards our landing at a truly spectacular... 

Kauai Museum

Kauai Museum, Lihue

 kellinwood Says:  If discovering the history of Kauai and the Hawaiian Islands is your thing then there is probably no better place on the island to do it compared to the Kauai Museum in Lihue. Once inside you will be directed to watch a 30 minute video introduction on the islands and they... 

Wailua Falls

Wailua Falls, Lihue

 kellinwood Says:  This is an easy waterfall to visit since there is no hiking involved -- you just drive right up to it. The day we visited it was raining pretty hard and the falls were full of muddy water. This is a good rainy day activity when in the Lihue area of Kauai. 

Blue Hawaiian Helicopter Tour

Blue Hawaiian Helicopter Tour, Lihue

 aznaphrodite Says:  We took Blue Hawaiian Helicopters’ Kauai Eco Tour at 10 am. When you check in, you are weighed and the employees decide your seat in the helicopter by weight. We watched the safety video and then they called our names, forming us in groups of 6 for each helicopter. We were... 

Hike the Napali Coast

Hike the Napali Coast, Lihue

 tripstakepeople Says:  There are 3 good options for hiking the Napali Coast - 1. Do the entire 22 miles in and out of Kalalau Beach. This requires an overnight at least - look into permits and weather before you go, 2. day hike into Hanakapiai Falls (2 miles to Hanakapiai Beach, and another 2... 

Fantasy Island Falls

Fantasy Island Falls, Lihue

 Etoile2B Says:  The Garden Isle of Kauai is filled with verdant foliage and flowing waterfalls. One of the most famous of these falls is Wailua Falls. It gained celebrity when it was featured in the opening credits of the popular American television show, Fantasy Island. These falls are a... 

Hotels  

Garden Island Inn

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Hilton Kauai Beach Resort

 2 Reviews and 414 Opinions  I have stayed here many times. It used to be a Radisson Resort, but in Nov 2006 became a Hilton... 

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Restaurants  

Hamura Saimin: Best saimin and good lilikoi pie!

Hamura Saimin: Best saimin and good lilikoi pie!, Lihue

 Hopkid Says:  The saimin here is the best because everything is made to order and on the premises. You can get the chewy noodles in broth with a variety of toppings including fish cake (kamaboku), green onion, won tons, etc. It's also a fun lunch counter atmosphere reminiscent of the... 

Dukes: Dukes Canoe Club

Dukes: Dukes Canoe Club, Lihue

 mrandmrsdevlin Says:  The location of the restaurant was great, right on the beach. Small menu, but pretty good food. It has a very corporate feel to it though... Really good fish tacos. 

Nightlife  

Duke's Canoe Club: Duke's Canoe Club

Duke's Canoe Club: Duke's Canoe Club, Lihue

 Avryle Says:  Live music, happy hour, Hula Pie & killer Mai Tais. Casual 

Transportation  

Lihue Airport

Lihue Airport, Lihue

 Etoile2B Says:  Lihue Airport is a small, semi-open air airport and the major point of entry for the island of Kauai. There are a small number of flights directly between Lihue and the mainland but a majority of visitors will have to change planes in Honolulu to get to Kauai. If you are... 

The best way to get around...

The best way to get around..., Lihue

 derats Says:  The best way to get around Kauai is by rental car, as many of Kauai's best sights can only be reached by independent transport.Kauai has a bus system, it goes from Hanalei to Kakeaha, they have stops all along the main highways, but they aren't well marked.Kauai Bus --... 

Shopping  

Lihue Shopping Center: Where to Find Just About Everything

Lihue Shopping Center: Where to Find Just About Everything, Lihue

 Etoile2B Says:  Across the street from the Costco in Lihue is the largest shopping center on the island. Here you will find a Long’s Drug Store, a large grocery store, a Macy’s (department store), a bank as well as many other retailers and small restaurants. This is a great place to stock... 

Costco: Saving a Dime

Costco: Saving a Dime, Lihue

 Etoile2B Says:  If you are staying in a vacation rental and are planning to cook some of your own meals, or just need to pick up some snacks and toiletries it’s easy to do your bulk grocery shopping in Lihue, right after you land, before you venture on to your final destination city on the... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

This warning applies no matter...

This warning applies no matter..., Lihue

 kahiwa Says:  This warning applies no matter where you travel. Don't leave your valuables in the car, no matter how short a time you'll be gone, or even if you think no one will break in. There are thieves who target tourist cars since they're left unattended at scenic areas and they... 

Tourist Traps  

Fern Grotto, nature's...

Fern Grotto, nature's..., Lihue

 derats Says:  Fern Grotto, nature's attraction is the Wailua River itself. Hawaii's only navigable stream. Along this route is the Fern Grotto, a tourist institution of glitz, hype and beauty rolled into one.As you head upriver in large motorized barges, the crew tells legends of the area... 

What to Pack  

Packing List

Packing List, Lihue

 kahiwa Says:  Travel light. You're in a tropical area, so you won't be needing cold weather clothes. The climate in Hawaii is very tropical, and casual. On Kauai especially, there are few opportunities to 'dress up', so unless you're going to attend a wedding or formal event, don't even... 

Off The Beaten Path  

ABC Stores. These things are...

ABC Stores. These things are..., Lihue

 Avryle Says:  ABC Stores. These things are located like every block in Honolulu and a little more spread out on Kauai. As everyone who's been there or lives/d there knows, they're the one-stop shop for all your tourist junk. However, something I discovered, is that their alcohol is a hell... 

If you're into hiking,...

If you're into hiking,..., Lihue

 kahiwa Says:  If you're into hiking, consider taking a half-to-full day walk to Hanakapiai Beach. You drive all the way to the end of the road on the north shore of the island, at Haena Beach Park. Park your car (at your own risk) on the side of the road, and you will see the trail head... 

Favorites  

Explore the island. It has a...

Explore the island. It has a..., Lihue

 kahiwa Says:  Explore the island. It has a lot of scenic beauty, so you should take your time and literally stop to smell the roses (and all the other tropical flowers along the way). If you're looking for something that the locals do, ask around and find Hamura's Saimin. Saimin is a... 

Kauai is the Garden Isle, the...

Kauai is the Garden Isle, the..., Lihue

 derats Says:  Kauai is the Garden Isle, the scenery is breathtaking. From the mountians to the sea it is one beautiful view after another. An absolute must is just to look around you. Kauai is the first place that I ever set foot on American soil. Who could ask for a better place for... 

The Place

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 Live music, happy hour, Hula Pie & killer Mai Tais. Casual 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  That pretty much is the question. Someone mentioned Public Transport here. What kind of public transport is there? 

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A: I've never seen any while on Kaua`i and several different Google's revealed nothing. I even searched gohawaii.com and found nothing. Doesn't look like there is much... 

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Top Lihue Writers

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Lihue - Capital of the Garden Isle

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 We have joined my family twice in rented homes on the north shore of Kauai in Haena. The area is a really great place on the main road past Hanalei towards the end of the road where the Na Pali Coast... 

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Lihue

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 Lihue's like the most happenin' town on Kauai- interpret that however you will. The island is reknowned for it's tropical beauty and not for it's nightlife. 

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Lihue

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Lihue. I'd love to share with you the 3 tips I've written, the 4 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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My Kauai Page

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 The island of Kauai is a very special place for me, it was here that I spent my honeymoon. We stay on the north shore at Tunnels Beach in a private home. We spent our days enjoying the incredible... 

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Lihue and Kauai Page

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 The island of Kauai is known as the Garden Island. It is a lush tropical island, basically round in shape, with mountain peaks in the center and white sand beaches dotting the shorelines. The highest... 

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